'Inside-out submarine' for bombs: How Army plans to detect and contain IED threats

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The Indian Army is planning a significant upgrade of its counter-IED and night-fighting capabilities.

It aims to procure 350 portable explosive detectors and 13 specialised bomb containment vehicles.

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  • It aims to procure 350 portable explosive detectors and 13 specialised bomb containment vehicles.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:18:16 UTC.

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