British Army tests RFID to beat 'friendly fire'

British Army tests RFID to beat 'friendly fire'
Tags: Government, Security
October 19, 2005

Silicon.com: The British Army has been testing technologies — including RFID tags — that could reduce casualties from 'friendly fire' incidents. Energy sent out by an aircraft's radar is used to illuminate the tag, which can then send back location information in the reflected radar return.