The Army's new Smar Truck lll
concept, designed for America's homeland
security, or for use in a war zone, sits
outside Cobo Center March 6, 2004 before being
put on display for it's March 8 unveiling at
the Society of Automotive Engineers 2004 World
Congress. Built in partnership with
International Truck and Engine Corporation,
the vehicle showcases the latest in armor
protection, and detection and deterrent
capabilities. Smar Truck lll is equipped with
a weapons station module featuring a remote
controlled .50-caliber machine gun which rises
from the back of the vehicle and has
sniper-detection directional sound
capabilities. REUTERS/HO/Rebecca Cook |