Smiths Detection secures $96.8m contract to provide checkpoint CT systems to Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

CT technology to be deployed at US checkpoint

Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) received a $96.8m award from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for HI-SCAN 6040 CTiXs, Computed Tomography (CT) 3-D Scanners. This multi-year contract was awarded under the TSA Advanced Technology X-ray program which aims to improve aviation efficiencies, passenger experiences and security.

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