UK: DE&S secures life-saving digital protection for bomb disposal troops under £41 million contract


Defence specialists called on by UK police to dispose of suspected bombs are being equipped with next-generation digital protection against remotely-triggered devices.

The life-saving technology interrogates the airwaves for remote control signals that may be attempting to detonate an explosive device, allowing skilled Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel to block them using cutting-edge digital techniques.

A £41 million contract placed with Team Endure under Leonardo has created 10 jobs with 100 roles supported around the country including 35 at Leonardo in Basildon and Southampton. Around 50% of the contract value will be delivered by SMEs.

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Source: Defence Equipment & Support, U.K. Ministry of Defence