ICx Technologies Wins $6.8 Million Explosives-Detection Contract for Afghan National Army and Police

ICx Technologies, a developer of advanced sensor technologies, has announced that the U.S. Army has purchased Fido XTi™ explosives-detection systems to be used by the Afghan National Army and Police.  The Fido XTi is the export version of the combat-proven Fido XT and weighs less than three pounds and provides trace detection of explosive materials or contamination.

Colin Cumming, CEO of ICx Technologies, said “Our mission is to support the U.S. military and its allies with the most sensitive and field-ready explosives-detection systems available. We are proud that this order gives further affirmation that ICx continues to provide exceptional, combat-proven detection products and solutions.”