Northrup Grumman has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Biometrics Operations and Support Services – Unrestricted (BOSS-U) program to further develop and supply their DNA identification system developed by IntegenX.
The DNA-authentication system, called IntegenX RapidHIT 200 Human DNA Identification System, has been previously tested in a Department of Defense exercise that saw the system was able to continually deliver correct DNA identifications on-site in fewer than two hours as opposed to the standard 12 to 15 hours matches in labs take.
The DNA identifications the RapidHIT system performs requires user submit cheek swabs or tissue samples, creates a profile and either compares the profile to the domestic and international databases or adds the profile if there is no match to the databases.
IntegenX officials say the contract will enable the company to get the products in the field quicker and give military operations new tactical advantages. ![[end]](/resources/bullet/thirdfactor-4.gif)
