The German Armed Forces has awarded a follow-on contract to Smiths Detection to supply more than 550 lightweight chemical detectors (LCD) 3.3s.

The LCD is a device which can be handheld or clipped to a belt to detect and identify chemical threats by determining the agent or type, class, concentration and dosage of exposure.

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The screening and survey device is currently used by UK, US, Canadian, Australian and Norwegian forces.

Smiths business management group vice-president Mal Maginnis said the LCD will provide the German military an additional layer of protection against chemical exposure.

The company has received orders for a total of 600 LCD units since 2007.

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