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Smiths Detection Wins $19.25 Million U.S. Department of Defense Contract for Nerve and Blister Agent Detector

Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announced its military unit has been awarded a delivery order for over 4,100 Improved Chemical Agent Monitor (ICAM) units. The contract from the U.S. Department of Defense is valued at $19.25 million and follows a $9.5 million contract for ICAM awarded in June 2006.

ICAM is a highly-effective, hand-held device that is battle-proven and reliable. It quickly monitors and confirms nerve and blister agent contamination in personnel, vehicles, equipment and terrain. The ICAM is used both in military applications and by emergency service providers.

Smiths Detection is a world-leading provider of x-ray technology and systems that detect and identify chemicals, biological threats and explosives.

Stephen Phipson, Group Managing Director of Smiths Detection, said: This follow-on order for ICAM is a further recognition of the technology, quality and reliability built into Smiths Detection chemical agent detectors, which are helping to protect military forces world-wide.

ICAM clearly meets the DoDs requirement for a highly advanced hand-held chemical warfare agent monitor that can quickly confirm the presence or absence of contamination by these lethal agents.

The ICAM is based on the highly successful Chemical Agent Monitor (CAM), developed by Smiths Detection. Over 70,000 CAMs have been deployed world-wide, including to recent conflicts.

About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection is part of the global technology business Smiths Group. It offers advanced integrated security solutions for customers in civil and military markets worldwide and is a leading technology developer and manufacturer of sensors that detect and identify explosives, chemical and biological agents, weapons, and contraband. Its advanced technology security solutions also include Smiths Heimann x-ray imaging systems, millimeter-wave technology and a specialist software supply business for the management of large sensor and video surveillance networks. Separate business units focus on related products for the life sciences, and food manufacturing industries. For more information visit www.smithsdetection.com.

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