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Military officials said the system answers critics' complaints about traditional mines, chief among them that they remain a hazard long after a conflict ends, killing or maiming civilians who accidentally set them off. The new mines either turn themselves off or their batteries run out after 30 days, leaving them inert, officials said.
These news landmines, called "Spiders", seem like a step in the right direction. The main problem with landmines being addressed with human controlled systems and a time to live that reduces the risk of casualties after a conflict is over.

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posted at 16:34:05 on 09/13/05 - Category: Army

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