Smiths Detection, $10.6m for X-Ray System

July 17, 2009

Smiths Detection announced a $10.6m U.S. Government contract for its mobile, high-energy cargo screeners which will be deployed across the country to inspect inbound and outbound shipping containers and trucks.

The HCV Mobile inspection vehicles use high-energy X-ray scanning designed to optimize security checks at ports, airports and border crossings. The systems are used to inspect trucks, containers and other vehicles for contraband, weapons, explosives and narcotics.

(www.smithsdetection.com)

Related News

Houthis Will Target All Ships Heading to Israel, Group Says Oil Spill Contained After Barge Slams Bridge in Galveston No Shortage of Good Ideas to Address the Mariner Shortage US Says Warship Intercepted Houthi Missile, Merchant Vessel Untouched Silversea Takes Delivery of New Cruise Ship Silver Ray