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Environics launches a new ground operating CBRN surveillance system

Written by Matleena Marttinen on 13 November 2015.

Environics has recently launched a new product for mobile CBRN surveillance, EnVision GOSSAMER. The new ground operating system is based on the solution developed and delivered for the Finnish Defence Forces

CBRNe, Chemical, Military, Biological, Radiation

Arktis to help DOE solve spent nuclear fuel storage issues

Written by Chris Trippick on 11 November 2015.

Arktis Radiation Detectors has announced that it is a supporting a new project funded by the US Department of Energy to build and demonstrate a prototype detector device capable of unambiguously verifying stored, spent nuclear fuel.

Detection, Security, Detector, Nuclear

Scott Safety launches modular respiratory protection at Milipol

Written by Hannah Parkinson on 09 November 2015.

Scott will be unveiling a new modular respiratory system at the Paris based Milipol show.

Equipment, Military, Protection

UK MoD requests information on aircrew protection and PPE

Written by DE&S on 06 November 2015.

The MOD is currently seeking information from industry regarding CBRN Personal Protective Clothing solutions (Project SONORIC) and CBRN Aircrew Protection solutions (PROJECT PATSY). The MOD is conducting this exercise in order to establish the current and potential future capability of industry in these areas.

Protection, Contract

FLIR Introduces Fido X2 Handheld Explosives Trace Detector

Written by Haley Ellison on 22 October 2015.

FLIR's Fido X2 Handheld Explosives Trace Detector, a cost-effective sensing instrument with best-in-class detection sensitivity for law enforcement agencies. With an unprecedented user-friendly interface, the Fido X2 features FLIR’s proprietary TrueTrace technology to quickly and accurately detect a broad range of chemicals used in the manufacture of homemade, commercial, and military explosives

Security, Threat, Chemical, Detector, Military, Explosive

FLIR Releases Griffin 844 Desktop Trace Detector for Enhanced Security Screening

Written by Haley Ellison (Edited by Andrea Schinzel) on 12 October 2015.

FLIR Systems, Inc. today announced the release of the Griffin 844, the latest addition to its Griffin 800-series desktop chemical trace detector product line used by security officials to screen personal belongings, parcels, cargo, skin, vehicles, and other surfaces for explosives and narcotics threats. The Griffin 844 delivers a lower false alarm rate than other offerings, offers expandability to address future threats without impacting sensitivity, and ensures fast and reliable clear-down to maximize availability.

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Detection, Security, Threat, Chemical, Detector, Military, Explosive

Smiths Detection Launches HI-SCAN 6040C, A New Generation of X-ray

Written by Colin McSeveny (Edited by Andrea Schinzel) on 08 October 2015.

Smiths Detection launches HI-SCAN 6040C, a compact checkpoint scanner designed specifically to screen hand-carried items in the entrance areas of public buildings.

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Detection, Security, Threat, Detector, Weapons, Explosive

U.S. Military Awards Follow-On JUPITR Contract to SRC, Inc.

Written by Lisa Mondello (Edited by Andrea Schinzel) on 08 October 2015.

SRC’s Aklus Shield Biological Defense Systems Will Increase the Speed and Ease of Biosurveillance Capabilities for the United States Forces in the Korean Peninsula.

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Detection, Threat, Chemical, Army, Biological, Contract, Defense, Warfare

Come Build with Veteran Corps of America at CBRNe Convergence in Orlando, FL - October 27 - 30

Written by Carolanne O'Neil on 30 September 2015.

Veteran Corps of America, a sponsor at CBRNe Convergence in Orlando, FL next month, is building a lifesize Jenga game where attendees can “take a risk” and win a prize if they don’t knock over the tower. If you are attending CBRNe Convergence, please visit Booth #301 and try your luck!

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