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Homeland Security

EADS in CRADA with Navy EOD Division to Refine Threat Detection Tech

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Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

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The U.S.-based division of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS) has signed a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology Division to adapt the capabilities of its man-portable Unattended Luggage Inspection System (ULIS). The ULIS currently is able to identify both the presence and location of chemical, radiological and explosive threats located in ordnance, parcels or luggage. Under terms of the CRADA, EADS North America and EADS' subsidiary Sodern will customize…

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