26th Sep 2007 07:03
Smiths Group PLC26 September 2007 Smiths Detection selected for Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) Increment 2evaluation US Department of Defense (DoD) will test two different detector configurationsof Smiths Detection's advanced chemical detectors SMITHS Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, todayannounced its military unit has been selected to participate in the first majorphase of Increment 2 of the Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) Program. Earlier this year, Smiths Detection was awarded an initial $3.9 millionfirm-fixed price contract to supply M4 JCADs to Increment 1 of the JCAD Program. The M4 JCAD is an advanced, non-radioactive chemical point detector that isdesigned to help save the lives of troops by automatically detecting,identifying and quantifying both chemical warfare agents and toxic industrialchemicals. The second increment of the JCAD program builds upon Increment 1 requirementsemphasizing detector sensitivity, false alarm rejection, and networkingcapabilities. The DoD will evaluate multiple detectors over the next year. Smiths Detection has developed two different detector configurations to meet therequirements for the second increment of the JCAD program. These further enhancethe Smiths Detection product and technology that was chosen for Increment 1 ofthe program and is now in production. Initially ten detectors - five of each configuration - will be procured by theDoD for evaluation. If successful through multiple evaluation phases, thelong-term potential for the JCAD Increment 2 program is for production of up to120,000 units for the detector selected. Stephen Phipson, Group Managing Director of Smiths Detection, said: "This is thenext phase in helping the DoD to equip the US Military and another importantmilestone for our military business. "Smiths Detection has produced chemical detectors for military forces around theworld for over 40 years and securing the Increment 1 contract of the JCADprogram was a significant win. For both the Department of Defense and SmithsDetection, it marked the start of one of the most important chemical agentdetection equipment programs ever undertaken. "The selection of Smiths Detection detectors to the JCAD Increment 2 evaluationfurther highlights our commitment to continuous development of technology toprotect US military forces." ENDS About Smiths Detection Smiths Detection is part of the global technology business Smiths Group. Itoffers advanced integrated security solutions for customers in civil andmilitary markets worldwide and is a leading technology developer andmanufacturer of sensors that detect and identify explosives, chemical andbiological agents, weapons, and contraband. Its advanced technology securitysolutions also include Smiths Heimann X-ray imaging systems, millimeter-wavetechnology and a specialist software supply business for the management of largesensor and video surveillance networks. Separate business units focus onrelated products for the life sciences, and food manufacturing industries. Formore information visit www.smithsdetection.com Smiths Group Smiths is a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. Aworld leader in the practical application of advanced technologies, Smiths Groupdelivers products and services for the threat & contraband detection, medicaldevices, energy and communications markets worldwide. Our products and servicesmake the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group employs morethan 20,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visitwww.smiths.com Investor Relations MediaRussell Plumley Chris Fox+44 (0)20 8457 8203 +44 (0)20 8457 8403 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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