New system to counter improvised explosive devices at Kandahar air base

[The Patriot]

At one of Afghanistan’s busiest entry points, it will now be much harder for insurgents to wreak havoc thanks to a sophisticated system that can detect explosives, weapons and radioactive material. The new facility at Kandahar air base uses state of the art technology such as vehicle scanners, pedestrian screening sensors and arch metal detectors to boost security without compromising the need for quick logistics.

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