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PyroGenesis Signs Agreement with U.S. Defense Contractor to Jointly Pursue Chemical Weapon Destruction Contracts in Syria
DARPA-funded and tested PACWADS technology can safely destroy numerous warfare agents including sarin and mustard gasMONTREAL, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...
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