U.S. Army tested the new autonomous SLICE (Slurry Line Charge Explosives) mine-breaching system during a live-fire event at Fort Drum, demonstrating a new unmanned capability to clear explosive obstacles while keeping soldiers out of direct danger zones. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Slurry explosives are mixtures typically based on ammonium nitrate combined with fuels, sensitizers, and various chemical agents, which exist in liquid or gel-like forms, allowing them to be pumped or shaped into flexible containers or hoses. (Picture source: US Army) |