Experts in the US army have released their list of top inventions for 2007.
Cited this years are a number of developments with both defensive and offensive purposes. Top of the list were IED (improvised explosive devices) that have been used by insurgents in Iraq. Other entries include the SPARK (pictured), which was developed as a counter IED vehicle with a mine sweeping function.
The GPS-guided Excalibur XM982 articllery round came in for specific praise for its accuracy, while a new armour configuration for the ubiquitous Hummvee, with special attention to gunner protection won plaudits from experts and soldiers in the field.
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