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Photos: Soldiers test battle simulator tech

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    The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has spent £250,000 on high-tech simulator equipment to provide more realistic training for frontline troops facing the threat of roadside and suicide bombs.

    The equipment was demonstrated earlier this month at the MoD's urban training village at Copehill Down in Wiltshire.

    Photo credit: Ministry of Defence

    Published: October 22, 2007 -- 13:48 GMT (06:48 PDT)

    Caption by: Andy McCue

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    The soldiers wear "Quasar-style" simulation kit that registers a 'hit' and allows for more realistic battlefield scenarios as part of training exercises.

    This Tactical Engagement System has a number of programmes that can deliver simulated live battleground exercises for groups. The system uses lasers on both heavy armour and light infantry and the MoD claims it is the closest thing to real war.

    Photo credit: Ministry of Defence

    Published: October 22, 2007 -- 13:48 GMT (06:48 PDT)

    Caption by: Andy McCue

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    An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is demonstrated here on an Army Landrover. The IED simulates the noise and smoke of a real-life roadside bomb attack.

    Photo credit: Ministry of Defence

    Published: October 22, 2007 -- 13:48 GMT (06:48 PDT)

    Caption by: Andy McCue

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    A suicide bomber simulation vest can be worn by a trainer who can "set off" the device in a variety of realistic scenarios.

    Bob Ainsworth, Armed Forces minister, said in a statement: "Training is a vital part of force protection. As the type of threat changes, we must be able to adapt our training to meet operational needs. This latest simulator does just that."

    Photo credit: Ministry of Defence

    Published: October 22, 2007 -- 13:48 GMT (06:48 PDT)

    Caption by: Andy McCue

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    The new simulation training equipment is part of the wide range of virtual training systems used by the Army's Land Warfare Centre (LWC)in Warminster.

    The LWC was set up in 2002 to help train units for action in the Balkans and Northern Ireland but now includes training for Afghanistan and Iraq.

    Photo credit: Ministry of Defence

    Published: October 22, 2007 -- 13:48 GMT (06:48 PDT)

    Caption by: Andy McCue

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Mock guns and bombs...

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has spent £250,000 on high-tech simulator equipment to provide more realistic training for frontline troops facing the threat of roadside and suicide bombs.

The equipment was demonstrated earlier this month at the MoD's urban training village at Copehill Down in Wiltshire.

Photo credit: Ministry of Defence

Published: October 22, 2007 -- 13:48 GMT (06:48 PDT)

Caption by: Andy McCue

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