LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Detection Technology (www.udetection.com) (OTCBB:UDTT), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and a provider of counter terrorism training and solutions, announced today that it received a purchase order for one hundred Anthrax Test Kits from Gulf Security Solutions in Dubai. "This is a major milestone for our company as we begin marketing our counterterrorism solutions in the Middle East and Persian Gulf area," said Jacques Tizabi, CEO of Universal Detection Technology. "This is obviously a region in the world where security is of great concern and we are excited to have our first sale of bio-warfare detection kits there."
Universal Detection Technology has co-developed a real-time Anthrax detection system, called BSM-2000, with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The technology was recently featured on NBC News. To view the video clip, please go to: http://www.udetection.com/pressroom-video-NBC1006.htm.
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About Universal Detection Technology
Universal Detection Technology is a developer of monitoring technologies, including bioterrorism detection devices. The Company on its own and with development partners is positioned to capitalize on opportunities related to Homeland Security. For example, the Company, in cooperation with NASA, has developed a bio-terror 'smoke' detector that detects certain biohazard substances. For more information, please visit http://www.udetection.com.
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