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$3.5 Million Investment to Stimulate Growth for Edgewood Site
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/graseby/press21.html
Smiths Detection has inaugurated a $3.5 million expansion of its military facility in Edgewood, Maryland, following a number of Department of Defense (DoD) contract wins over the past two years. Production and office space will be increased from 87,000ft² to 130,000ft² over the next six to eight months.
Mal Maginnis, president of global military and emergency responders, Smiths Detection, said: “This expansion will help meet increased demand from recent contracts such as the chemical biological protective shelter (CBPS) and joint chemical agent detector (JCAD) programs. As well a...
Wed, 19 Nov 08
OSG's New Facility in USA
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ballistic_protection/osg/press2.html
OSG is proud to announce the opening of Oran Safety Glass, our US-based manufacturing facilities, located in Virginia. This new addition to the company will enhance our production capabilities, while extending the company's marketing reach and upgrading efficiency, as well as the OSG supply process.
Maintaining the highest standards of excellence, these modern 82,000ft² manufacturing facilities operate cutting-edge technologies and equipment, while adhering to the most stringent international requirements.
OSG provide top-quality bullet resistant, forced entry and blast-resistant ...
Tue, 18 Nov 08
Otokar Receives $43.2 Million Contract for COBRA
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/otokar/press2.html
In addition to celebrating its 45th anniversary, Otokar has been awarded a $43.2 million contract to deliver the COBRA armored wheeled tactical vehicle. Delivery is scheduled to be in 2009.
As the leading designer and exporter of military vehicles in Turkey, Otokar continues to grow in the defense industry with local and international orders. Representing the Turkish defense industry in the world arena with its well-known armored vehicle COBRA, Otokar continues to execute contracts abroad.
Stating that the user expectations are met with the most suitable solutions through research and ...
Tue, 18 Nov 08
Thales Contributes to UAV World Endurance Record
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/missiles/thales/press1.html
A solar-powered plane, funded jointly by the UK Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defense (US DoD), recently set an unofficial world endurance record for a flight by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Thales Communications provided the communication relay system that enabled users more than 300 miles apart to communicate using their organic radios.
The Zephyr UAV, developed by international defense and security technology company, QinetiQ, stayed aloft, non-stop, for 82 hours and 37 minutes, exceeding the current world record for unmanned flight, which is 30 hours and 24 minutes ...
Mon, 17 Nov 08
Medical Coaches Cancer Screening Coach Brings Cancer Detection and Prevention to Rural Central New York
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field_hospitals/medical_coaches/press16.html
No-one wants to be diagnosed with cancer. Yet, there are many people who, for a variety of reasons, don’t have access to screenings that can detect cancer in its early stages, improve quality of life and prevent cancer-related deaths.
That’s why the Bassett Cancer Institute is putting a new RV-type medical coach, custom built by Medical Coaches of Oneonta and equipped with high-tech diagnostic technology, on the road to travel throughout Bassett’s eight county service region and adjacent counties. By bringing these services to disadvantaged and underserved populations in rural areas, Basse...
Tue, 4 Nov 08
UPL Target Laser for MIL-STD-1913 Rails
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/machine_guns/ilee/press18.html
The laser system fits FNHerstal FiveSeven, SIG-Sauer Pro, Walther and all other gun systems which have an interface rail to MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny). Laser systems are based on long experience in engineering and manufacturing of thousands of target lasers fielded from pistol to infantry rifles. The laser meets the high demands on sturdiness and availability which are generally required by the professional user.
The standard supply visible 635nm class-two laser meets most purposes. For nighttime use with NVG, a 840nm IR Laser is also available. Lasers are set to eye-safe or class 3R output,...
Sun, 2 Nov 08
StreetLab Portable Substance Identification System
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/ge-security/press4.html
The StreetLab portable substance identification system utilizes laser-based Raman technology to deliver fast, accurate, low-cost identification of unknown substances seized in the field.
StreetLab analyzes and identifies a broad range of drugs and explosives in seconds, without sample destruction or subjective interpretation. Weighing just 3.18kg, along with the ability to be easily and safely operated as a CD player, this compact instrument accurately identifies liquids, powders and solids in a single step.
StreetLab requires no chemicals to mix or dispose, making it safe, fast and econ...
Sat, 1 Nov 08
GE Security’s Trace Narcotics Detection Technology Helps Kent Police Reduce Drugs at Area Night Clubs
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/ge-security/press8.html
GE Security, a business of GE Enterprise Solutions, today announced that MobileTrace, a handheld trace detection instrument capable of simultaneous narcotics and explosives detection, is playing a critical role in helping to reduce drug activity in and around pubs and nightclubs in towns and cities across Kent, England. The addition of MobileTrace to Kent police’s existing trace detectors is helping to keep drugs out the area.
By using GE Security’s MobileTrace, in addition to their existing detectors, as part of the “safer streets” operation, Kent police officers now have the ability to te...
Sat, 1 Nov 08
Handheld Chemical Substance Identification for First Responders
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/ge-security/press6.html
Today, GE Security, a business of GE Enterprise Solutions, announced its homeland protection business has introduced StreetLab Mobile, a point-and-shoot handheld substance identification system. The StreetLab Mobile uses Raman spectroscopy to identify unknown chemicals, while the next version of the hardware will include biological substance identification capability. The biological identification upgrade, available later this year, is expected to make StreetLab mobile the first combined chemical-biological detector, the company said in a news release.
StreetLab Mobile is a handheld device ...
Sat, 1 Nov 08
Spy Gear and Police Technology at Homeland Security Conference
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/ge-security/press7.html
GE's working prototype of the Streetlab Mobile is an excellent handheld spectrometer. Designed to be used in “hot zones” by environmental-suit-wearing first responders, the Steetlab has large, easy-to-use buttons and controls.It can scan both liquids and solids with a laser and identifies unknown agents in less than a minute. We’re working hard to get one of these for a Gadget Lab review....
Sat, 1 Nov 08
Proven Explosive and Narcotic Detection
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/ge-security/press3.html
The first simultaneous dual-mode handheld detector, MobileTrace, expands the range of target explosives identifiable in a single sample for faster, more comprehensive security screening.GE’s patented ion trap mobility spectrometry technology, ITMS®, offers you explosive and narcotic detection sensitivity and reliability, proven at military bases, border crossings, airports, and other critical security checkpoints around the world. ...