It's an invention credited with saving lives on the battlefield in Afghanistan and the man leading the team that developed it is has been honoured with a prestigious science award.
The invention jams the signals used to set off improvised explosive devices or IEDs.
A team led by Darryn Smart at Defence Science and Technology developed it under what's called the Redwing project.
The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering has recognising their efforts with a Clunies Ross science award.
Darryn Smart told Greg Dyett the invention has saved lives and proved to be an export success story.
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