Amentum has been awarded the prime contract by the DTRA to provide advanced threat reduction services across the globe. The company will be the main contractor for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Cooperative Threat Reduction Integrating (CTRIC) IV. The contract has a ten-year duration and is worth approximately $3.5 billion. As the primary contractor of the major Cooperative Threat Reduction program. Amentum is eligible to be assigned a task order for the provision of mitigation of chemical, biological, radiological, & nuclear threats. In doing so, the company will assist partner countries in increasing their security and becoming less vulnerable to such threats.
“Amentum remains steadfast in our mission to protect global security through engineering, logistics. Program management,” said Mark Whitney, president of Amentum’s Energy & Environment business.
“We will deploy advanced technologies, risk assessment, and mitigation planning to build resilient local programs. Our team is collaborating with DTRA and partner nations to enhance prevention, detection, & response capabilities in support of national security.”
Mark Whitney, President of Amentum’s Energy & Environment business, stated that advanced engineering, logistics. Mitigation planning would be the tool the company uses to implement local programs and raise resilience. Moreover, he mentioned that Amentum would coordinate closely with DTRA. Partner nations in activities related to the prevention, detection, and response of emerging threats.
Besides that, Amentum will also use its proficiency in worldwide security engineering and tech solutions to facilitate DTRA’s mission. The agency aims to discourage the occurrence of strategic attacks. Prevent the use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and help allies counter adversaries possessing WMD during crises or wars. Additionally, it strengthens Amentum’s role in delivering essential defense technology solutions designed to protect the United States & its global partners. Amentum provides advanced engineering and technology solutions with a strong mission focus. The company carries out activities that address complex security and scientific challenges. Sustainability challenges and constitute an asset for governments and allied nations worldwide.
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Source: Businesswire
