U.S. Military Awards Smiths Detection Additional $65 Million Order for Advanced Chemical Agent Detectors

Smiths Detection today announces it has been awarded a $65 million add-on production order for the United States Department of Defense’s (DoD) Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) program.

The latest order, which will start delivery this month, takes to $122 million the total awarded to Smiths Detection under the JCAD Increment I program.

Stephen Phipson, Group Managing Director, Smiths Detection said: “This is the third major JCAD order we have been awarded this year in what is the biggest program of its kind in the world. It again underlines our position as the global leader in chemical agent detection.”

The JCAD Increment I unit is a modified version of Smiths Detection’s Lightweight Chemical Detector (LCD) which has been widely adopted for military use around the world. It alarms to both Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs).

Mal Maginnis, President, Global Military and Emergency Responders for Smiths Detection, added: “We are delighted to be involved in the JCAD program which effectively provides the U.S. military with two instruments in one; a point detector for chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals as well as a survey instrument that checks for contamination.”

Weighing less than 2 pounds, it can be worn or carried by troops without obstructing their primary duties. Additional benefits include low maintenance costs, minimal training requirements and the use of a unique non-radioactive technology.

Smiths Detection was selected as the sole-source provider for JCAD Increment 1 in June 2007. Smiths Detection was also selected in 2007 to participate in the first major phase of Increment 2 of the JCAD program, which continues in the preliminary testing phases.

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

About Smiths Group

Smiths is a global technology company, listed on the London Stock Exchange. Smiths Group is a world leader in the practical application of advanced technologies. Its products and services make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Smiths Group has three divisions focused on the high growth detection, medical devices, energy and communications markets. It employs more than 20,000 people in over 50 countries. For more information visit www.smiths.com