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Photos: Military tests RFID technology

Military troops are testing RFID systems on everything from tanks to anti-tank launchers.
By Bill Detwiler, Contributor
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Photos: Military tests RFID technology

NATO forces have been testing a range of combat identification technologies on Salisbury Plain. This Challenger 2 tank was used in one of the trials.

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This M1 Abrams tank was among the U.S. forces used in the NATO "Urgent Quest" exercise.

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The tech on trial would warn troops if they were about to fire one of these anti-tank missiles at a friendly vehicle by mistake.

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This Bradley was among the U.S. forces on display.

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This Warrior armored vehicle accompanied British forces through mud and rain.

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