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BALTIMORE – The U.S. Army continues to focus on priority research areas through its alliances with universities and industry. The Materials in Extreme Dynamic Environments Collaborative Research Alliance, or MEDE CRA, conducted its 2020 fall meeting Oct. 15. This meeting Read More …
Fort Belvoir, Va. – Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Soldiers have one of the most life-threatening jobs in the military. They not only must be able to defend themselves in the battle space, but also protect themselves from the unpredictable environment Read More …
Seven years of Harvard University research into bulletproof armor began with a simple question of how to protect soldiers’ private parts from blast wounds. The problem inspired Harvard professor Kit Parker, a veteran of four tours in Afghanistan, to begin Read More …
As the world is dealing with COVID-19, Spangdahlem Air Base is being proactive in coping with the virus. One way Spangdahlem AB is adapting is by using 3-D printers to make face shield frames. “A face shield is a plastic Read More …
We got a virtual tour of the gear on hand at a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team. The coronavirus pandemic has understandably spurred millions to think about how they protect themselves—and others—in public spaces. And now, the Centers Read More …
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marines will soon receive a lighter and more capable bomb suit for protection against various threats. Fielding in 2020, the EOD Advanced Bomb Suit incorporates several 21st century, next-generation technological advancements intended to help EOD Marines withstand Read More …
Lower limb injuries from either purpose-designed mines or Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are not always fatal but invariably life-altering. This technology uses a shaped metal ‘cup’ that covers the foot from heel to mid-sole. It can be sized to fit Read More …
Scientists at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), the R&D centre for the Department and Science and Technology, have developed special boots that deflect the impact of a blast from an Improvised Explosive Device Read More …
