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HomeHALO’s CASE excavator, provided by the United States, accelerates demining operations, particularly for deeply-buried or tilted landmines. HD R&D provided the specialized screening bucket on this excavator that allows HALO to safely sift landmines from soil. (Department of State photo)

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HALO’s CASE excavator, provided by the United States, accelerates demining operations, particularly for deeply-buried or tilted landmines. HD R&D provided the specialized screening bucket on this excavator that allows HALO to safely sift landmines from soil. (Department of State photo)

November 17, 2020

HALO’s CASE excavator, provided by the United States, accelerates demining operations, particularly for deeply-buried or tilted landmines. HD R&D provided the specialized screening bucket on this excavator that allows HALO to safely sift landmines from soil. (Department of State photo)

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