Photos: Technology fights 'friendly fire'

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Testing new tech in the mud of Salisbury Plain
Nato forces have been testing a range of combat identification technologies on Salisbury Plain. Above, a Challenger 2 tank used in the trial.
Photo: Steve Ranger

Published: October 20, 2005 -- 10:30 GMT (03:30 PDT)
Caption by: Steve Ranger
This M1 Abrams tank forms part of the US forces used in the Nato "Urgent Quest" exercise.
Photo: Steve Ranger

Published: October 20, 2005 -- 10:30 GMT (03:30 PDT)
Caption by: Steve Ranger
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.
Photo: Steve Ranger

Published: October 20, 2005 -- 10:30 GMT (03:30 PDT)
Caption by: Steve Ranger
This Bradley formed part of the US forces on display.
Photo: Steve Ranger

Published: October 20, 2005 -- 10:30 GMT (03:30 PDT)
Caption by: Steve Ranger
This Warrior armoured vehicle was part of the British forces fighting their way through the mud and rain.
Photo: Steve Ranger

Published: October 20, 2005 -- 10:30 GMT (03:30 PDT)
Caption by: Steve Ranger