44,000 Nuclear/Chemical Protection Suits for MoD

(January 29, 2008) -- A GBP6.6 million order for 44,000 chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear suits (CBRN) for the Armed Forces was announced today by Baroness Taylor.

The Remploy-made suits guard against nuclear, biological or chemical attacks and are designed to seal around the CBRN service respirator and fit over combat clothing to give extra protection to troops.

Minister for Defence Equipment and Support, Baroness Taylor said:

"Individual protection is of the highest priority and these suits will allow our troops to maintain the tempo of operations should there be a chemical, nuclear or biological incident.

"This order with Remploy will build on improvements we have already made to the protection of our forces against nuclear, biological and chemical threats."

Source : UK MoD

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