CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. Army Research
Development and Engineering Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, has awarded
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products approximately $15.7 million
for the first year's production on a six-year contract for Joint Service
Lightweight Standoff Chemical Agent Detector (JSLSCAD) systems and spare
parts. The first phase of this contract is expected to be completed in June
2010. General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products is a business unit of
General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).
The JSLSCAD is a detection system designed to provide ground vehicles with
state-of-the-art remote chemical agent detection. General Dynamics' technology
uses a passive infrared detection system that automatically searches for
chemical agent vapor clouds. This is the first chemical detection system with
360-degree coverage for ground vehicles with a detection range of up to 2
kilometers. When a harmful chemical is detected the system signals a warning
allowing personnel to either avoid contaminated areas or don protective gear.
'General Dynamics' JSLSCAD provides U.S. armed forces with an effective
tool to detect potentially harmful and even fatal chemicals at a safe
distance,' said Bill Gural, vice president and general manager of Detection
Systems for General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products. 'Our team in
Charlotte is proud to provide technology that protects the men and women who
protect us.'
Work will be performed at General Dynamics' Charlotte, NC, detection and
protection production facility, which provides industry-leading development,
manufacturing and integration of advanced biological and chemical agent
detection systems.
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, located in Charlotte,
NC, provides a broad range of system solutions for military and commercial
applications. The company designs, develops and produces high-performance
armament systems; defensive armor solutions; aerospace components; mobile
shelter systems; and is the leading U.S. producer of biological and chemical
detection systems. More information about General Dynamics Armament and
Technical Products can be found on the Internet at http://www.gdatp.com.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, VA, employs approximately
84,600 people worldwide and anticipates 2008 revenues of approximately $29.5
billion. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and
expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine
systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the
company is available on the Internet at http://www.generaldynamics.com.
SOURCE General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products
