The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) has awarded Raytheon [RTN] a $2.9 million, six-month contract to begin developing a Stand-Off Radiation Detection System (SORDS), marking the second award for the company in the area of radiation detection systems. In 2006 Raytheon was one of three companies selected by DNDO, which is a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, to complete development of an Advanced Spectroscopic Portal (ASP). That contract marked the opening of a new niche--development and potential production…
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