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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

    Caption by: Steve Ranger

  • This M1 Abrams tank forms part of the US forces used in the Nato "Urgent Quest" exercise.

    Photo: Steve Ranger

    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

    Caption by: Steve Ranger

  • This Bradley formed part of the US forces on display.

    Photo: Steve Ranger

    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

    Caption by: Steve Ranger

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Testing new tech in the mud of Salisbury Plain

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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

Caption by: Steve Ranger

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