Market-Leading ZBV to Combat Trade Fraud on Bulgaria’s Borders SOFIA, Bulgaria–American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E®), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced that the National Customs Agency of Bulgaria has debuted the Company’s top selling proprietary Z Backscatter™ Van (ZBV™) mobile X-ray inspection system in a ceremony today. AS&E’s […]

Stride™ System Provides Detection, Identification and Tracking Capabilities ARLINGTON, Va.–ICx Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq GM: ICXT), announced today that it has completed the initial portion of the radiation detection testing as part of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) International Commercial Aviation Passenger and Baggage (Pax/Bag) Pilot program. As part of […]

HARTFORD, Conn. — United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX – News) announced today it closed on its agreement to purchase the GE Security business from GE (NYSE:GE – News). “This strategic acquisition enhances the scale, market reach and product offerings of our existing UTC Fire & Security business,” UTC Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Louis Chenevert said. […]

Tactical Detection Approach for Safe, Quick Identification of Unknown Substances Danbury, Conn. — Smiths Detection today launches BIO-ACT, a complete emergency response assessment solution for rapidly identifying Biological Warfare Agents (BWAs) in the field. BIO-ACT comprises four complementary technologies, giving emergency responders a complete toolkit to obtain the highest level of accuracy when assessing unknown […]

AS&E will Exhibit Parcel and Cargo X-ray Technology Solutions ISNR, Abu Dhabi–American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI – News) (AS&E®), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today that they are displaying the Company’s comprehensive X-ray inspection technology at the ISNR (International Security & National Resilience) Conference at Abu Dhabi’s National […]

Belfast, Northern Ireland — Using a novel hybrid sensor system, which relies on Shamrock spectrometers and high performance intensified CCD detectors supplied by Andor Technology (Andor), Spanish scientists have been able to use both Raman and Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) simultaneously for the instant, remote standoff analysis of explosive materials. Since the new system allows […]

Press Release Source: OSI Systems, Inc. On Tuesday February 23, 2010, 8:35 am EST HAWTHORNE, Calif.–OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS – News), a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, today announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, has received a contract award from the Government of […]

NEW YORK–L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that it recently was awarded a $164.7 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to supply the agency with millimeter wave (MMW) advanced imaging technology (AIT) systems to screen for explosives and other threats at security checkpoints. This contract vehicle makes L-3 eligible […]

WEST BERLIN, N.J.–Dynasil Corporation of America (OTCBB: DYSL.OB), a rapidly growing manufacturer of specialized instruments, detectors and products with applications in homeland security/defense, cancer detection, medicine, and industry, announced today that the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (“DNDO”) of the Department of Homeland Security (Homeland Security) awarded Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. (“RMD”), Dynasil’s research subsidiary, additional […]

IAA Contract Calls for Most Advanced Explosives Detection System to Be Used for Airline Passenger Checked Bag Screening in Israel NEWARK, Calif.–Morpho Detection, Inc., part of the Safran group’s security business, today announced a contract worth up to $50 million to supply the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) with its “System of Systems,” the most advanced […]