By John Lee. Critical Solutions International (CSI) has announced that the Iraqi Ministry of Defense has purchased the Husky 2G as its Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and mine clearing vehicle. According to a statement from the company, this procurement represents a critical enhancement to Iraq's route clearance mission and its ability to maintain freedom of […]
By John Lee. QinetiQ North America (QNA) has announced it is being awarded a $20 million, firm-fixed-price contract for its TALON IV military robots (pictured), spares and training. The contract will support foreign military sales to Iraq. The TALON IV robot provides the Iraqi military's explosive ordnance disposal technicians with a man-transportable capability to remotely […]
By John Lee. OptaSense, which is owned by QinetiQ, has secured a key pipeline security contract in Iraq. The contract is to help provide protection to a new 180km pipeline corridor, owned and run by the State Company for Oil Project Iraq (SCOP). OptaSense will be providing the technology to allow vital operational and security […]
