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| Trusted Borders signs contract with UK Home Office for e-Borders project |
Trusted Borders, a consortium of companies led by Raytheon Systems Limited of the UK and including QinetiQ, has signed a contract with the Home Office to develop and implement the nation's 'e-Borders' project, an advanced border control and security programme. QinetiQ is to provide security accreditation and human factors services.
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| FAA evaluates Tarsier for runway debris detection |
Tarsier gives airport operators the ability to continuously inspect runway surfaces in the heaviest ground traffic, day or night with no disruption to aircraft movements. It automatically detects FOD, birds and wildlife, metal, glass and plastic, even cellophane and card. The system is currently being tested and evaluated at TF Green Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island, US, on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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| QinetiQ teams with VeriTainer on port scanning solution |
QinetiQ North America has teamed with VeriTainer Corporation to provide a real time radiation scanning solution to ports around the globe. VeriSpreader™ is a crane-mounted device that scans containers in real time for dangerous radiation as they are being loaded and discharged from container ships.
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| Merlin - Space weather hazard monitor |
Space weather storms put satellites at risk of damage and temporary upset. Space weather is also very unpredictable and hazard levels fluctuate from minute to minute as well as over longer timescales such as the 11-year solar cycle. Merlin, QinetiQ's space weather hazard monitor, reduces risks for satellite owners and operators by providing local hazard awareness.
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| SPO20 for real-time explosive detection |
In today's world, screening people for weapons and explosives is a significant challenge for security and law enforcement. SPO-20 is a portable security screening system designed to detect concealed items under people's clothing in high traffic areas. It has a detection range of tens of metres, allowing operators crucial time to decide on an appropriate response to a potential threat.
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| QinetiQ announces UK security acquisition |
QinetiQ Group plc has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Boldon James Holdings Limited from ISIS Equity Partners, the management team and other staff who hold shares following the exercise of options. The acquisition represents the continuing execution of QinetiQ's strategy to grow its Europe, Middle East and Australasia (EMEA) capabilities.
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| QinetiQ's North America subsidiary Foster-Miller unveils 'transformer-like' robotic platform |
QinetiQ North America's Foster-Miller Inc subsidiary has introduced a totally new 'transformer-like' modular design robotic platform to its popular line of TALON® and SWORDS robots for military and first responders. The military robot is named MAARS™ (Modular Advanced Armed Robotic System).
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