Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) present a clear danger to national security. Scientists and engineers from ITT are developing, testing and fielding the technologies in support of first responder personnel and national missile defense programs.
In a world beset by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, one of nation’s most pressing national security challenges is to improve security and defense against CBRNE threats. Recent events around the globe drive the need for both military and civilian personnel to understand the effects of a CBRNE event and prepare to respond.
In support of these efforts, ITT provides subject matter expertise and technical analyses to a number of government agencies to deter the spread of CBRNE weapons and mitigate their effects. ITT is the lead systems integrator in the initiative to upgrade the nation’s test capability to ensure that new CB sensors and protection systems meet all requirements. ITT modeling and simulation tools are used throughout the CBRNE community to develop sensor concepts of detection and operation in CB contaminated environments, understand sensor performance, and mitigate the effects of CBRNE events.
With the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) providing a growing defense capability against ballistic missile attacks, ITT is supporting the Missile Defense Agency and related organizations in this important national security program with a wide range of research, technology and engineering support services for analysis, modeling and testing.
ITT has been the principal evaluator of lethality and system effectiveness for the BMDS and its predecessor systems for over 27 years including PATRIOT, ARROW, MEADS, STANDARD Missile, THAAD and the Ground- based Midcourse Defense. ITT is aiding missile defense and strategic system research with extensive engineering services to support interoperability testing, war-gaming exercises, simulation and analysis. These capabilities form the basis for innovative solutions that will support homeland security and in-theater defense applications where needed most.
