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Homeland Security

GD Gets $16M order for Stryker Chemical Detection Systems

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

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General Dynamics [GD] has received a follow-on delivery order worth $16 million to provide Joint Service Lightweight Standoff Chemical Agent Detector (JSLSCAD) systems and spares for Stryker Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles. The original six-year contract was awarded last year by the Army and runs through 2011. The JSLSCAD is the first chemical detection system with 360-degree coverage for ground vehicles and has a detection range of up to two kilometers. The technology uses a passive infrared detection system…

Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

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