Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, has been awarded a contract valued at almost GBP 2 million to supply its Lightweight Chemical Detectors (LCD) to the Swedish defence forces, under the country's Personal Chemical Detection programme.

The LCD is a compact, wearable detector designed to provide protection for troops and civil emergency personnel. It can detect a wide range of chemical warfare agents including nerve, blister, blood and choking agents as well as toxic industrial chemicals. Deliveries of the 450 LCD units plus communications and other accessories will commence this month.

The contract, which includes options for additional LCDs to meet future requirements, was awarded by FMV, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration. FMV, an independent, civil authority that provides the Swedish armed forces with materiel and systems, carried out extensive trials on the LCD in extreme conditions ahead of the contract award.

Smiths Detection, is a world-leading provider of x-ray technology and systems that detect and identify chemicals, biological threats and explosives. The contract is a landmark in the international deployment of this advanced detector. The selection of Smiths Detection for the PCD programme is a testimony to the quality of the technology, engineering and manufacturing that were thoroughly tested during FMV's selection process.

Sergyi Way
29.05.2007

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they supply the stuff to sweden, but have they sent a piece to their own army? or not?