How the military is using drones, 3D printers to counter improvised explosive threats


Soldiers from 11 countries participate in “Ardent Defender” at Base Gagetown, southeast of Fredericton — an opportunity to showcase new technology seen on battlefields around the world.

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Source: CBC News


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