BiodefenseUniversal Detection to supply Singapore with biological detectors
Universal Detection Technology announced that earlier this week it had won a tender to supply Singapore’s Civil Defense Force with biological weapon detection equipment; under the deal Universal Detection, a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies, will provide equipment capable of detecting biological agents like Anthrax, Ricin, Botulinum, Plague, and Tularemia
Universal Detection's Anthrax detection unit // Source: nasa.gov
Universal Detection Technology announced that earlier this week it had won a tender to supply Singapore’s Civil Defense Force with biological weapon detection equipment.
Under the deal Universal Detection, a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies, will provide equipment capable of detecting biological agents like Anthrax, Ricin, Botulinum, Plague, and Tularemia.
“The winning of the tender for biological weapon detection systems from the SCDF (Singapore Civil Defense Force) is very significant as Singapore is known as the springboard of new products into the Asian market,” said Mr. Jacques Tizabi, UNDT’s Chairman and CEO. “We will continue to work with our agents on the ground and to provide the most advanced CBRN detection equipment to our international customers,” he added.
The firm is based in California and its biological weapon detection assays have been used by first responders and the private sector throughout Singapore.
The company also hopes to win a tender to supply the defense force with radiation monitors that can be placed at the entrances of large venues to scan for radioactive materials.
In other news, Universal Detection continues to receive orders for its early warning radiation monitors from Japan. In the wake of the ongoing nuclear crisis in Japan caused by the 11 March earthquake and tsunami, the company has received orders for its dosimetry systems, advanced survey meters, surface monitors, and isotope identifiers.
These tools can help authorities determine if food and water has been contaminated and if so which radioactive isotopes are present.
“Recent reports are beginning to show the widespread contamination caused by the Fukushima disaster,” Tizabi said. “We will continue to supply our products through all available channels to the people of Japan in an effort to provide assistance in these difficult times.”
Tizabi added that the company is extending its offer to give a 5 percent discount on all radiation detection equipment to customers who donate to the Red Cross through its website.
