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International Technologies Lasers (ITL), which is based in Rishon Letzion, has developed a device that can analyze and identify chemical elements by remote laser sensing harmless to the eyes and body. The significance is that for the first time cars and people may be scanned from several meters away to detect explosives, drugs or other illegal materials. The security establishment is showing a keen interest in the new device, and ITL is expected to sign a contract with the Public Security Ministry in the near future. Several branches of the United States security forces have also examined the device and...

Defense Week Daily Update May 20, 2002 Navy Buys 1,000 explosives-detection systems for Force Protection on ships and at bases Navy Buys Gear That Detects Explosives WASHINGTON—The Navy is buying more than 1,000 explosives-detection systems for $36 million to protect ships and bases from terrorist attacks around the world, the company that makes the equipment said today. "Explosive-detection equipment is an important tool in the fight against terrorism," said Nicholas Lakis, Logistics Man-ager for Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)/Chief of Naval Operations N34 Force Protection Division, in a statement. "The addition of this technology will continue to improve the Navy's...