THE HON. WARREN SNOWDON MP
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
156/2008
NEW COUNTER-EXPLOSIVES ROBOT TO BE
UNVEILED AT LAND WARFARE CONFERENCE
What:
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, The Hon
Warren Snowdon MP, will unveil a new robot designed by the
Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) to
neutralise improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
The robot will be a feature of the DSTO display at the Land
Warfare Conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition
Centre.
Also featured at the DSTO stand will be another robot, capable of
sniffing out radioactive threats while allowing operators to remain
at a safe distance.
Where:
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre,
Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets, South Bank, Brisbane, Qld.
When:
Thursday, 30 October 2008 at 10.15am.
Who:
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren
Snowdon MP.
Media contacts:
Kate Sieper (Warren Snowdon):
02 6277 7620 or 0488 484 689
Steve Butler (DSTO)
0418 800 323
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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