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Effective weapons against pirates
LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Device) is a machine that makes horrible howls. It weighs about 20kg and looks like a satellite antenna pan. When directed at the target it emi…
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Deploying sound weapons at the London Olympics
Long-range audio equipment (LRAD) is mounted on a ship on the River Thames in London this weekend. In addition to this sound weapon, Royal Marines on patrol vessels are…
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Anti-piracy by high technology
A company, called the International Maritime Security System, is offering an expensive defense package called the anti-piracy triton control system. The mixed product wi…