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DroneShield releases DroneCannon Remote Weapon (RW) TM

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DroneShield announced today the release of their newest product the DroneCannon Remote Weapon (RW).

Historically, DroneShield has focused on “soft kill” counterdrone solutions, which means that DroneShield’s products interdict drones through technological interference rather than physical kinetic impact. Military users around the world recognise that “soft kill” drone defences are particularly effective, however, they already have in service “hard kill” systems that are not drone defence-focused (a “hard kill” system is a conventional kinetic weapon that affects its target by physical impact, through bullets and other projectiles). User feedback is that many global militaries are seeking “soft kill” solutions that integrate with their existing “hard kill” systems.

Military, Weapons

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908 Devices’ MX908 unlocks detection capabilities for more than 2000 fentanyl variants

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908 Devices, a pioneer of purpose-built analytical devices for chemical and biomolecular analysis, today announced the addition of a novel predictive fentanyl classifier for their MX908 multi-mission trace chemical detection device. The company will preview this new capability with law enforcement at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 2018 conference in Orlando.

Detection, Threat, Identification, Chemical

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DARPA announce the Accelerated Molecular Discovery (AMD) program

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DARPA announced in October the launch of the Accelerated Molecular Discovery (AMD) program, which aims to develop new, AI-based systematic approaches that increase the pace of discovery and optimization of high-performance molecules. A Proposers Day webinar describing the goals of the program is scheduled for Oct.18, 2018. Details are available here: https://go.usa.gov/xPk5j

“The ultimate goal of AMD is to speed the time to design, validate, and optimize new molecules with defined properties from several years to a few months, or even several weeks,” said Anne Fischer, program manager in DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office. “We aim to develop the AI tools, models and experimental systems to enable autonomous design of molecules to quickly meet DoD needs.”

Chemical, Defense

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Oxford Nanopore releases ‘Rev D’ flow cells, enabling increase in data yields

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Oxford Nanopore has released a new version of MinION and GridION flow cells that include the new 'Rev D’ ASIC. The new release extends the amount of time that flow cells can be used for DNA sequencing or RNA sequencing, increasing the overall yields of DNA sequence data to as much as 30 Gb per flow cell (at this performance, the equivalent of ~10X human genome for $500*).

The amount of sequence data that can be generated with a single flow cell has increased dramatically since the launch of nanopore sequencing technology.

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DHS undertake research on threat detection of homemade explosives

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The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is undertaking research on the detection and prevention of homemade explosives at various labs and test facilities across the country.

DHS reports that there are approximately 3,000 improvised explosive device (IED) incidents in the United States in 2017, killing 10 people and wounding dozens.

Detection, Security, Threat, Equipment, Explosive

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S&T’s Modernized Technology Research & Development Process

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Supporting Joint Innovation Efforts through Public-Private Partnerships.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) continues a long tradition of working closely with the private sector to develop innovative technology with a new Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA). LRBAA is an open, standing invitation to the scientific and technical communities to share their unique homeland security research concepts for potential funding.

“We are targeting unique revolutionary and maturing technologies that demonstrate the potential for significant improvement in Homeland Security missions and operations,” said William Bryan, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Undersecretary of Science and Technology.

Security, Threat, Contract

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FLIR receives $28.7m award for MPCAD from US Army

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FLIR Systems has received an award from the United States Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEOCBRND) in support of the Multi-Phase Chemical Agent Detector (MPCAD) program.

The Other Transaction Authority Agreement (OTA) is valued at $28.7 million, with execution extending through mid-2022. A modified version of the FLIR Griffin™ G510 will form the basis of FLIR’s MPCAD solution.

Threat, Chemical, Detector, Military, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological, Weapons, Contract, Defense

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AirBoss announces defense contract worth up to $36.5 million for CBRN protective gloves

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AirBoss of America Corp. (TSX: BOS) announced on October 1st that AirBoss Defense, the defense products line of its Engineered Products segment, has been awarded an IDIQ contract from the US Department of Defense for the manufacture of up to 1,620,000 pairs of AirBoss Molded Glove (AMG) chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense (CBRN) protective gloves. The contract consists of an initial base year and two option years and is expected to be worth up to an aggregate amount of US$36.5 million, assuming 1,620,000 pairs of AMGs are sold. To date, AirBoss Defense has received two orders for a total of 540,000 pairs of AMGs, worth approximately US$11.4 million. The delivery period for this initial order is anticipated to be from Q4 2018 through Q4 2019.

Threat, Equipment, Chemical, Military, Protection, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological, Contract, Defense

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FLIR receives $28.7m award for NGCD from US Army

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On October 1st FLIR Systems announced they have received an award for the Next Generation Chemical Detector (NGCD) from the from the United States Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) in support of the Multi-Phase Chemical Agent Detector (MPCAD) program. The Other Transaction Authority Agreement (OTA) is valued at $28.7 million, with execution extending through mid-2022.

Threat, Chemical, Detector, Military, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological, Weapons, Contract, Defense

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DHS S&T Reveals New Business Model and Organizational Structure

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today begins a new approach to its research and development (R&D) mission with a new organizational structure that will improve its ability to more rapidly transition technology capabilities into operations and enable it to quickly respond to emerging threats.

“We no longer have the luxury of time to do traditional R&D, so we must change if we are to get ahead of threats cycles and keep pace with rapid innovation,” said William N. Bryan, the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology. “We are improving our R&D business practices to make it easier for industry, including the start-up community, to work with us.”

Detection, Security, Threat

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HHS sponsors new formulation of TPOXX

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To expand U.S. health security and prepare for the potential use of smallpox virus in bioterrorism attacks against the United States, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will purchase additional doses of a smallpox antiviral medication called TPOXX for the Strategic National Stockpile and will work with Siga Technologies of New York City to develop an intravenous (IV) formulation of the drug.

Security, Contract, Defense

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New generation survey meter designed for use by Military Forces

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ECOTEST, an experienced developer and manufacturer of over 30 high-quality radiation measurement instruments and systems, is pleased to bring you the MKS-UM, a new generation survey meter designed for use by Military Forces.

MKS-UM is a full-range radiation survey device in field conditions. It is designed on the basis of MKS-U, which gained an excellent reputation under severe desert conditions during peacekeeping mission in the Middle East.

Emergency, Military, Protection, Nuclear, Radiation, Radiological, Defense

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Kromek awarded $1.8m funding from DTRA

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Kromek (AIM: KMK), a radiation detection technology company focusing on the medical, security and nuclear markets, announced on September 27th that it has been awarded a contract by the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (“DTRA”), an agency of the US Department of Defense, under a previously announced agreement, to develop a next-generation Radionuclide Identification Device to meet future military operational challenges. The funding, which totals $1.8 million, will be delivered over the two-year project period.

Detection, Security, Threat, Identification, Detector, Military, Nuclear, Radiation, Contract, Defense

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