Nuclear Detonation Rescue Exercise Validates Targeted Gamma Radiation ShieldingTechnology with Live Sources
StemRad, a global leader in personal radiation protection, announced today that itsStemRad 360 Gamma Radiation Shieldachieved outstanding results during the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) CBRN RDAX “Dragon Spear 2024” exercise, held at theGuardian Centers in Perry, Georgia.
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The five-day exercise simulatedrescue and recovery operations from critical infrastructure following a nuclear detonation. Conducted on a rubble pile withlive gamma radiation sources, the evaluation tested technologies under the most realistic nuclear disaster conditions faced by warfighters and first responders. StemRad's 360 system has already been adopted by theU.S. National Guard, where it protects personnel conducting hazardous missions in radiological environments. Adoption bySpecial Operations Forces (SOF)would extend this protection to elite units operating in the most extreme scenarios.
Evaluation Results
USSOCOM evaluators scored the StemRad 360 Gamma98/100 for training effectiveness, far surpassing readiness standards, and80/100 for operational effectiveness, rating it “highly acceptable” fornuclear combat missions.
Operator comments highlighted both survivability and usability:
— “I was able to break through concrete with a sledgehammer and pull casualties out of a small tunnel with no issues.”
— “Best, most lifesaving tech when dealing with a rad concern for first responders.”
— “I love the product and hope the powers that be get it into the hands of more first responders in the future. Incredible lifesaving technology, easy to use, didn't really get in my way at all.”
— Several operators noted they “forgot it was there” even while breaching and rappelling.
The evaluation also incorporatedlive radiation exposure, confirming:
— 73.3% ± 3.3% attenuation of Cs-137 gamma radiation, closely matching quality assurance results fromindependent laboratories(72.7% ± 4.1%).
— 60.4% ± 0.3% reduction in peak bone marrow doseunder mixed-field conditions, consistent with57.6% reductionmeasured in anatomically accurate human models at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).
These findings demonstrate that the StemRad 360'stargeted shieldingsignificantly reduces gamma dose to bone marrow and could cut lethality tonearly 0%in exposure scenarios wherehalf of unshielded personnel would otherwise diefrom acute radiation effects.
“This rigorous USSOCOM evaluation represents true validation with the warfighter – in battle conditions, on a rubble pile, with full combat gear and live radiation sources,” saidDr. Oren Milstein, CEO of StemRad. “The ability of our technology to perform seamlessly in this environment proves its lifesaving potential. Our mission is to safeguard those on the front lines, and the StemRad 360 has now shown it can do exactly that.”
Lt. Gen. David Furness, USMC (Ret.), added, “Operational survivability in a nuclear or radiological environment hinges on protecting those who are first in. The StemRad 360 provides exactly that – targeted shielding for the body's most vulnerable tissues, without sacrificing mobility or mission effectiveness. This technology represents a critical step forward in ensuring our forces can continue to fight and save lives in the most extreme scenarios.”
About StemRad
StemRad is a pioneer in personal radiation protection solutions, dedicated to protecting those who protect us. Its technologies are trusted worldwide by leading space agencies, top medical institutions, first responders, and military forces. From astronauts to physicians and warfighters on the front lines, StemRad delivers cutting-edge shielding solutions that save lives in the most hazardous environments.
For more information, visitwww.stemrad.com.
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