SAIC to develop imaging system for munitions disposal

Portable radiographic imager will help Navy technicians analyze condition of a device, munitions.

Science Applications International Corp. has won a $49.4 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide radiographic systems, reported Washington Technology, a Defense Systems sister publication.

Under the contract, SAIC will develop a portable system that provides a real-time imaging capability to help explosive ordnance disposal technicians analyze a device or munitions. Work is expected to be completed by Aug. 2014.