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(Photo: ReconRobotics) The micro-robotic company ReconRobotics has developed what they hope is the new standard in piracy reconnaissance aboard ship, the Recon Scout Throwbot piracy reconnaissance system. The system is [...]
The company that trademarked the less-than-lethal pepper spray “Mace” has announced that it will be joining the international fight against maritime piracy. To get in the game, Mace Personal Defense [...]
Bristol, UK: BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated a prototype device that will serve as an effective non-lethal deterrent against pirate attacks on commercial vessels such as oil tankers and container [...]
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