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Even so, the spike comes despite a fresh wave of war-zone countermeasures, including mine-clearing machines, fertilizer-sniffing dogs and blimps with sophisticated spy cameras.
IED casualties in Afghanistan spike Craig Whitlock 2011
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Even so, the spike comes despite a fresh wave of war-zone countermeasures, including mine-clearing machines, fertilizer-sniffing dogs and blimps with sophisticated spy cameras.
Number of U.S. casualties from roadside bombs in Afghanistan skyrocketed from 2009 to 2010 Craig Whitlock 2011
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The opposition could clearly use better communications tools, better body armor, and better mine-clearing equipment.
Why Gadhafi's Fall Is in America's Interests Paul Wolfowitz 2011
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Even so, the spike comes despite a fresh wave of war-zone countermeasures, including mine-clearing machines, fertilizer-sniffing dogs and blimps with sophisticated spy cameras.
Number of U.S. casualties from roadside bombs in Afghanistan skyrocketed from 2009 to 2010 Craig Whitlock 2011
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Then it would take about a month for U.S. mine-clearing vessels to locate and remove the mines, based on how long it took U.S. forces to clear mined waterways in prior conflicts.
U.S. Targets Iran's Central Bank Carol E. Lee 2011
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Allied commanders spent long months planning the Marjah operation, from the late-night helicopter landings to the bold mine-clearing effort.
In Afghanistan, NATO Denounces an Ally Michael M. Phillips 2010
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Marine engineers driving special mine-clearing vehicles, mounted on tank chassis, plowed a path through deeply furrowed farm fields into the outskirts of town.
Afghan and Allied Forces Begin to Secure Taliban Stronghold Michael M. Phillips 2010
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Marine engineers driving special mine-clearing vehicles, mounted on tank chassis, plowed a path through deeply furrowed farm fields into the outskirts of town.
Afghan and Allied Forces Begin to Secure Taliban Stronghold Michael M. Phillips 2010
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Officials say that with limited funding, they are trying to strike a balance between mine-clearing areas for commercial development and addressing humanitarian concerns, such as clearing access to farmland.
El Alamein's new desert battle as mine victims search for justice Jack Shenker in El Alamein 2010
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Allied commanders spent long months planning the Marjah operation, from the late-night helicopter landings to the bold mine-clearing effort.
In Afghanistan, NATO Denounces an Ally Michael M. Phillips 2010
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