Defence & Security
Advanced Spectroscopy for Defence & Security
Defence and security operations demand reliable analytical technologies which can identify hazardous substances, assess potential threats and obtain critical information in challenging or inaccessible environments.
IS-Instruments develops specialist Raman spectroscopy and remote sensing technologies to support substance identification, including applications involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) threats.
Our expertise in non-contact measurement, specialist instrumentation and integration with robotic and imaging systems enables us to solve difficult measurement problems while helping to minimise operator exposure to hazardous environments.

Remote Detection & Hazardous Material Identification
Protecting personnel from unknown threats.
From suspicious packages and unidentified chemical residues to toxic gases and potentially explosive materials, defence and security applications present a diverse range of analytical requirements.
Raman spectroscopy provides detailed molecular information that can help distinguish between substances, identify unknown materials and characterise chemical compositions. These capabilities can support the investigation of potential threats, the assessment of contaminated environments and the identification of hazardous materials.
Remote and non-contact measurements can also support operations where conventional sampling is impractical or undesirable, helping personnel gather the information needed to make informed decisions without unnecessary exposure.
Overcoming Barriers to Measurements
Defence and security applications often require analytical systems that can operate beyond the limitations of conventional laboratory instrumentation.
Stand-off measurement, fibre-optic probe technologies and bespoke instrumentation enable us to address applications where access, distance or environmental conditions present significant constraints.
Our technologies can also be integrated with robotic platforms, 3D imaging systems, radiation detectors and other sensors. Combining chemical identification with spatial, visual and complementary sensor data enables the development of remote inspection solutions tailored to specific operational requirements.
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Contact IS-Instruments to find out more
ISI offers sampling as a service. Contact us to discuss your requirements. The samples can be shipped to us; we will make the appropriate measurements and send you the results.
To find out more, email us / fill out this contact form, and one of the team will contact you.


