DRS Technologies Inc. of N.J. and Smiths Detection of Edgewood get

DRS Technologies Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., and Smiths Detection, of Edgewood, announced they have signed an agreement to jointly develop and produce the model 4A Chemical/Biological Protective Shelter, a contamination free, environmentally controlled working area that enables medical combat and combat service support personnel to work freely without continuously wearing chemical- biological protective clothing.

The project, which was ordered by the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense, could be worth up to $190 million over its 10-year lifespan.

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