As well as the Taliban-led insurgency another challenge for international forces operating in Afghanistan is the terrain.
British forces now have a new highly agile armoured vehicle to protect patrols in the field.
The Warthog can cross trenches, tackle vertical obstacles and power-up steep gradients.
George Alagiah has been taken for a test drive in Helmand province.
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