Press Releases
(3/29/2010)
Dragon Runner Robot, Ears Sniper Detector Make Guinness Book
Dragon Runner robots and Ears SWATS sniper detection systems named in "Guinness World Records 2010."
(11/9/2009)
New President of Technology Solutions Group
QinetiQ North America annunced that Dr. JD Crouch II. will become president of its Technology Solutions Group effective Nov. 14.
(9/28/2009)
TALON Partnership with Ahura Scientific Announced
Ahura Scientific announced today that it has formed a development partnership with our Technology Solutions Group to integrate a Raman spectrometer onto the TALON robot.
(8/26/2009)
Dragon Runner Robot Delivered to Mesa AZ SWAT Team
The Mesa AZ Police Department has purchased and taken delivery of a new Dragon Runner robot.
(8/10/2009)
Kit Now Available to 'Roboticize' Bobcat SJC Loaders
A new large-scale robotic capability has been developed jointly with the Bobcat Company in response to the increasing size and lethality of roadside bombs and IEDs.
(8/5/2009)
Contract to Build Common Robotic Controller Received from U.S. Marines
A two-year, $2 million contract has been awarded to developed a universal wearable controller to operate a variety of unmanned systems.
(7/16/2009)
TALON SWAT Robot Delivered to Coral Springs, FL
The Coral Springs, FL Police Department has taken delivery of a new GEN IV TALON SWAT robot.
(6/25/2009)
New $56.4M Contract for TALON Robots Announced
TALON Robot Operations has received a new $56.6 million conttract for TALON robots from NAVEODTECHDIV.
(6/10/2009)
TALON Family of Robots Introduces Two-Way Hailer
TALON Operations has created a two-way hailer that makes TALOn robots more effective in a variety of scenarios because it allows the operator to "listen" and "speak" with high fidenlity and volume control.
(5/26/2009)
GEN IV TALON EOD/CBRNE Robot Delivered to Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek Police Department in California has purchased and taken delivery of a TALON robot they can use for EOD and CBRNE/Hazmat.
(3/24/2009)
Add-On CBRNE/Hazmat Kit Available for TALON GEN IV
A new, modular CBRNE kit can be purchased as an addition to new or existing models of the TALON GEN IV robot.
(1/15/2009)
New Tactical TALON for First Responders Available
TALON Responder is specifically designed for public safety, fire and rescue organizations.
(1/8/2009)
FluidScan Monitor Wins Great Ideas Symposium Award
FluidScan has won the 2008 Great Ideas Competition Award presented annually by the Society of Automotive Engineers.
(12/10/2008)
New TALON mine-detecting, counter-IED robot unveiled
TALON IV Engineer, a mine-detecting, counter-IED robot has been released for immediate use.
(12/1/2008)
New Orders for TALON Total $58.5 million
Foster-Miller has been awarded a total of $58.5 million in funding for additional TALON robots and replacement parts during the past six months.
(9/10/2008)
Transformable Dragon Runner SUGV Makes Its Debut
Our new Dragon Runner SUGV, the first fully modular, field transformable small robot, makes its debut today.
(8/28/2008)
Former DARPA Program Manager Appointed to Head Research and Development
Dr. Gregory Duckworth has been appointed the first Director of Advanced Research and Development
(6/10/2008)
New JAUS-Compliant Software for Robots Announced
Two robotics software products designed to simplify military robotics were announced at AUVSI in San Diego.
(6/4/2008)
First MAARS Robot Shipped to U.S. Miltary
MAARS, the first fully modular ground robot capable of providing non-lethal, less-lethal and lethal stand-off capabilities, has been shipped to the U.S. military.
(5/28/2008)
New $400 million IDIQ Contract for TALON Robots and Spares
A new $400 million IDIQ contract for TALON robots and spares has been awarded.
(5/6/2008)
2000th TALON Robot Deployed
The 2000th TALON robot has been delivered to the US military.
(4/8/2008)
New $22 Million Order for TALON Robots and Spares from NAVEODTECHDIV
Foster-Miller, Inc., has received a $22 million order for additional TALON robots and spare parets from NAVEODTECHDIV.
(3/27/2008)
LAST Armor Receives $16.3 million Contract for C-5 Add-on Armor Kits
LAST Armor Division has received a $16.3 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide add-on armor kits for C-5 aircraft.
(11/15/2007)
Engineering Groups Receive ISO 13485 Certification
Two of Foster-Miller's engineering groups have received international certification for quality management systems through ISO 13485:2003.
(10/8/2007)
New 'Transformer-like' Robotic Platform Unveiled
QinetiQ North America announced today that its Foster-Miller subsidiary is introducing a totally new, "transformer-like" robotic platform at AUSA Oct. 8-10.
(8/29/2007)
New $37 Million Order for TALON EOD Robots, Spares
NAVEODTECH has raised the ceiling on its $257 million IDIQ to $290 million and ordered another $37 million of TALON EOD robots and replacement parts.
(8/8/2007)
New $51.5 million order for TALON robots
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that it has received $51.5 million of new orders for more TALON robots and replacement parts.
(8/1/2007)
'Smart Park' System Helps Long-Haul Truck Drivers Find Places to Rest
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a $396,000 contract from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to develop an automated "Smart Park."
(6/11/2007)
Foster-Miller Announces New $18.5 Million Order for TALON EOD Robots
Foster-Miller, Inc., a QinetiQ North America company, announced today that it has received an additional $18.5 million from the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division for 114 more TALON robots and spare parts.
(6/6/2007)
Foster-Miller Acquisition of Automatika and Applied Perception Completed
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that it's purchase of Pittsburgh-based robotics companies Automatika and Applied Perception has been completed.
(5/31/2007)
Contract for TALON robots and spares increased to $150 million
Wholly owned QinetiQ subsidiary Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that its IDIQ contract from the Robotic Systems Joint Program Office administered by the Naval Air Warfare Training Systems Division has been increased from $63.9 million to $150 million.
(4/23/2007)
Foster-Miller Acquires Two Pittsburgh Robotics Companies
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that it has purchased Pittsburgh-based robotics companies Automatika and Applied Perception.
(4/5/2007)
Foster-Miller Announces Additional $26M Funding for 151 More TALON Robots
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that it has received an additional $26 million form the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division for 151 more TALON EOD robots and spares.
(1/23/2007)
Second-Generation TALON Hazmat Robot Debuts Today in Nashville
Foster-Miller's second-generation TALON Hazmat robot is being displayed for the first time today at the unmanned Systems Capabilities Conference in Nashville, TN.
(12/21/2006)
TALON Robot Selected as Military Design of the Year by Electronic Design Magazine
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that "Electronic Design" magazine has chosen the TALON/SWORDS robotic platform as its "Military Design of the Year."
(10/23/2006)
Foster-Miller's LAST Armor Division Wins $10M Subcontract to Supply Add-On Armor
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that its LAST Armor division has received a $10 million subcontract from Force Protection Industries, Inc., to supply add-on armor for 85 vehicles ordered by the UK Ministry of Defense.
(10/5/2006)
Additional $20M in TALON Robots and Parts Ordered for Robot Hospitals in Iraq/Afghanistan
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that an additional $20 million worth of TALON robots and replacement parts have been ordered by the Naval Air Systems Command on behalf of the RSJPO.
(9/26/2006)
Foster-Miller Announces Additional $22.8M for TALON Robots and Spares that Combat IEDs
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that it has received an additional $22.8 million from the NAVEODTECHDIV for TALON robots and spares.
(9/19/2006)
Foster-Miller Awarded $1 Million for Boat Trap, a Nonlethal Anti-Terrorism Weapon for the Coast Guard
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today a $1 million contract from the DOD's Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate to further develop an advanced Boat Trap system designed to bolster harbor security.
(9/9/2006)
Foster-Miller Awarded $96 Million Contract for Additional TALON Robots
Foster-Miller, Inc. announced today that it has received its largest US military order to date for ground robots.
(8/20/2006)
Foster-Miller Yearly Revenues Exceed $100 Million
Foster-Miller, Inc. announced today that revenues for its fiscal year ending July 31 passed the $100 million mark for the first time in the company's 48-year history.
(8/14/2006)
Foster-Miller Awarded $33.7 Million for TALON Robots, Spares
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded $33.7 million worth of orders by the Naval Air Systems Command on behalf of the Robotic systems Joint Program Office to deliver approximately 50 more TALON EOD robots, 125 of its new TALON Engineer robots, and more than 5,000 spare parts to Iraq and Afghanistan.
(5/23/2006)
Foster-Miller Announces New $63.9 million IDIQ Contract for TALON Robots
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a new $63.9 million IDIQ contract for TALON robots, operator and technician training, and spare parts.
(5/1/2006)
Foster-Miller Announces Additional $28 million for TALON Robots and Spare Parts
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that it has received an additional $28 million in funding from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NAVSEA) for 200 more TALON robots and spare parts.
(2/9/2006)
Foster-Miller's Electronics Group Earns SW-CMM Level 3 Software Certification
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that its Electronic and Electromagnetic Systems (EES) engineering group has earned SW-CMM Level 3 certification.
(1/18/2006)
Foster-Miller Awarded $1.5 million for Advanced Freight Locomotive Research
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded $1.5 million in federal transportation appropriations funding for railroad research and development.
(1/6/2006)
Foster-Miller Officially Certified to Quality Standard AS9100
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that it has successfully obtained certification to Aerospace Quality Management Standard AS9100.
(9/19/2005)
Foster-Miller TALON Robot Award Increased to $257 Million
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a $133 million contract for TALON robot spare parts and service, bringing its total current award for TALON EOD robots to $257 million.
(8/1/2005)
QinetiQ Announces Acquisition of Planning Systems Inc.
Foster-Miller Inc., the U.S.-based engineering and technology development company which is part of the rapidly expanding QinetiQ North America group of companies, announced today that it is acquiring Planning Systems Inc. (PSI) for $42 million.
(11/9/2004)
QinetiQ Finalizes Acquisition of Foster-Miller
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that QinetiQ, Inc., Europe's largest science and technology solution company, has finalized its acquisition of Foster-Miller.
(9/8/2004)
QinetiQ to Acquire Foster-Miller
Foster-Miller, Inc., announced today that it has signed a purchase and sales agreement with QinetiQ, Britain's largest technology research and design company.
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