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11/13/2007

Feature: Researchers Develop Vehicle Arresting System, to Replace Spike Strips (with Video)

Researchers have developed a net-based Vehicle Arresting System, called "X-Net", that can be reportedly be deployed in under 20-seconds. It's non-lethal (barbed spike design) and can handle vehicles weighing over 10,000kg. Currently, the military is testing this technology at checkpoints to stop getaway cars. Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.



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