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Growing recognition of the threat posed by electromagnetic pulses (EMPs), whether from high-altitude nuclear detonations or solar flares, has prompted Smiths Interconnect to expand its power and signal integrity products to include protection against the potentially devastating impact on electrical, power and communications systems. A three-year test project with the US military on how to protect against EMPs resulted in Smiths Interconnect winning a $4.6m contract from the US Air Force Global Strike Command to provide its SREMP ESA (Source Region Electromagnetic Pulse Electrical Surge Arrestor) hardened technology to shield Minuteman Weapon Systems. This technology is already being applied to protect vital electrical and communications systems in a variety of other defence applications including military ground vehicles, naval vessels, aircraft and ground facilities.
