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ICx Technologies to Enhance the United States Army's Cerberus Security Sensor Platforms
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Award Includes Sensors, Systems Evaluations
WASHINGTON, March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- ICx New Heights, a business unit of
ICx Technologies, has been awarded a contract by the United States Army to
develop short-, mid- and long-range security sensor platforms based on the
Army's Cerberus unmanned mobile security towers. ICx will coordinate with
the U.S. Army's Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) to
develop Cerberus systems uniquely adapted to address the current needs in
force protection and perimeter defense.
Under the terms of the contract, the ICx Cerberus towers will be
equipped with additional sensor and surveillance systems, including a
security operating system to monitor and control sensors, imagers and power
systems both on the tower and dispersed remotely over a wide spectrum of
ranges. The Cerberus platforms will also be equipped with alternative power
options and enhanced resistance to harsh external environments.
The 12-month contract also includes options for additional platform
units and associated field support including field surveys, system set up,
operator training, and system maintenance. The contract also calls for ICx
to evaluate and field test specific sensors and surveillance system
enhancements to support scalability, modularity, and other requirements.
"The Army has placed its trust in ICx to develop sensor platforms that
will protect soldiers and facilities in a variety of challenging
environments," said Adam Strange, CEO of ICx New Heights. "This critical
assignment will also aid in our continuous efforts to enhance the
performance and versatility of the Cerberus solutions."
Cerberus provides a fully customizable mobile sensor tower suitable for
rapid deployment wherever unmanned surveillance or communication is
required. Alone, a Cerberus unit can provide the information needed for a
specific region at a given time. Networked, multiple Cerberus towers form
their own mesh network, communicating autonomously with each other to act
as the ideal virtual fence solution.
About ICx Technologies TM
ICx develops advanced technologies for effective security solutions.
ICx sensors detect and identify chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear
and explosive (CBRNE) materials. ICx surveillance products discern people
and objects invisible to human senses and conventional cameras. ICx
software and systems connect, command and control these security devices,
while its intelligence and special-operations experts provide the unique
insight that drives the company's innovation. ICx has manufacturing and
research facilities in the United States, Canada and Europe.
All trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks are the
property of their respective owners.
SOURCE ICx Technologies
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