TSA Awards $41.4 Million Contract to L-3 for eXaminer 3DX®Explosives Detection Systems
WOBURN, Mass., October 14, 2008 – L-3 Security & Detection Systems announced today that it has received a $41.4 million contract from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for eXaminer 3DX® explosives detection systems. The systems are configured with L-3’s new 65.3 performance enhancing software.
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“We are pleased to continue supplying advanced eXaminer technology for checked baggage security screening operations worldwide,” said L-3 Security & Detection Systems president Tom Ripp.
The eXaminer 3DX uses 3-D Continuous Flow Computed Tomography to rapidly and accurately screen hold baggage for explosives and other threats, generating full 3-D images of entire objects in seconds. Multiple systems may be configured as networked explosives detection systems (NEDS), linking eXaminer scanners, baggage viewing systems and search workstations over a secure network across an entire airport. The system is recognized for user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) technology and advanced 3-D image processing tools.
The eXaminer has the industry’s only continuous flow approach to CT technology and has been certified by regulators throughout the world. Over 800 systems are safeguarding airports in the U.S. and internationally.
About L-3 Security & Detection Systems
With a broad range of systems and technology, and an installed base of more than 20,000 systems worldwide, L-3 Security & Detection Systems offers screening technologies for numerous security applications that include: (1) aviation systems for hold-baggage explosives detection, oversized baggage, and checkpoint screening; (2) cargo and air freight screening; (3) port and border inspection; and (4) facility protection. L-3 Security and Detection Systems’ customer base includes major airlines, airports, numerous government agencies around the world (including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Protective Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Department of Agriculture) and international authorities throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America. To learn more about L-3 Communications Security & Detection Systems, please visit the company's website at www.L-3Com.com/SDS.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs over 64,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in aircraft modernization and maintenance, C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of high technology products, subsystems and systems. The company reported 2007 sales of $14 billion. To learn more about L-3, please visit the company’s Web site at www.L-3Com.com.
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