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Cloaked Tank Masquerades as Car (or Cow)

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ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK, Sweden, Sept. 7, 2011 — A new “invisibility cloak” gives Harry Potter a run for his magic by giving a vehicle — even a moving one — the ability to blend into its surroundings or mimic other objects, such as a cow. The device, developed by BAE Systems, can work across several frequencies and will be displayed in infrared mode on the company's CV90 armored vehicle at the UK Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition later this month. The new stealth variant “Ghost” CV90 light tank is fitted with an Adaptiv cloaking system that renders it unrecognizable in the...Read full article

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    Published: September 2011
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    stealth
    That characteristic which makes a weapon system less visible to radar, optical, acousto-optic, infrared and other military sensors.
    AdaptivBAE SystemsBusinesscamerascamouflageCommunicationsCV90 armored vehicledefenseEnglandEuropeHarry PotterImaginginfrared imagesinvisibility cloakmilitary vehiclesPeder SjölundResearch & TechnologySensors & DetectorsstealthSwedenSwedish Defence Materiel AdministrationU.K.UK Defence and Security Equipment International

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