ICx Technologies (NASDAQ: ICXT), a developer of advanced sensor technologies for homeland security and force protection, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. military. The contract is for $4.8 million to supply Fido explosives detectors and training services.
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| Source: Fido Specification |
The Fido explosives detector is based on a technology called amplifying fluorescence polymer (AFP) and designed for operation in either handheld, desktop or robot-mounted implementations, and has recently been tested to detect IED (Improvised Explosive Devices) in Iraq and Afghanistan. Fido has been twice awarded the U.S. Army Top Invention of the Year. One of the Fido customized configurations has been tested in Afghanistan to detect opiates.
In addition to hardware, ICx is supposed to provide training services for troops and law enforcement personnel.
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