Canadian Military Orders WMD Detection System

The Canadian military plans to pay General Dynamics $26.4 million to develop an updated detection system for biological and chemical agents, the Canadian Press reported yesterday (see GSN, March 6).

Using the Vital Point Bio-Sentry system would allow Canadian Forces personnel to equip themselves with protective clothing if they were in danger of exposure to WMD materials.

General Dynamics Canada and the Canadian Forces jointly developed the system.  Prior versions of the technology provided protection to Canadian Forces ships and military operations, and have been sold to other nations’ militaries (Canadian Press, April 12).

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