Waltham, Mass.– Thermo Fisher Scientific has secured a $94.5 million, five-year contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to supply the Navy with next-generation radiation detection and management systems. The deal will provide the Navy with advanced dosimetry devices and supporting software designed to enhance the safety of personnel exposed to radiation in operational and research environments.
As part of the agreement, Thermo Fisher will deliver the Navy Occupational Dosimetry System (NODS) along with the Navy Radiation Exposure Management System (NAVREMS), an integrated digital platform for tracking and managing radiation exposure. The equipment will be produced in Oakwood Village, Ohio.
The U.S. Navy, which operates the world’s most technologically sophisticated naval fleet, is also the largest defense user of radiation monitoring systems. These tools are vital for personnel working in nuclear-powered ships, shipyards, laboratories, research facilities, and naval hospitals—settings where reliable radiation tracking is critical.
The dosimetry devices developed by Thermo Fisher feature integrated beta, gamma, and neutron detection capabilities, offering precise, real-time monitoring even in high-demand operational conditions. NAVREMS will serve as the software backbone for data collection and analysis, allowing for streamlined health and safety oversight.
Rich McCartney, president of Thermo Fisher’s chemical analysis division, emphasized the importance of the partnership, saying the contract reflects the Navy’s confidence in Thermo Fisher’s technological leadership. “We are honored to work with the U.S. Navy to help safeguard the health and safety of their personnel,” McCartney said. “Our systems are purpose-built for real-time monitoring in demanding environments, delivering the accuracy and reliability the Navy requires.”
Thermo Fisher’s radiation detection solutions are widely used in defense, healthcare, and industrial settings. The Navy contract marks a major milestone in the company’s broader mission to provide critical safety infrastructure in environments where radiation exposure risk is high.
