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AUGUST 1, 2002, 12:00EDT
NEW YORK -- L-3 Communications has received a $79 million award from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the Department of Transportation that completes funding for 180 of its examiner 3DX 6000 explosive detection systems.
The award also includes continued funding from the TSA for component kits and long-lead funding for an additional 245 systems. This contract supplements the previously announced $162 million agreement with the TSA for 100 examiner 3DX 6000 systems and component kits and long-lead funding. The total contract value in 2002 when fully executed will be in excess of $355 million. The company expects to receive the balance of $114 million shortly, upon approval of the supplemental bill for the 2002 Homeland Security budget currently under review by President George W. Bush. Deliveries and deployments of these systems are underway.
The eXaminer 3DX 6000 is the only continuously scanning explosive detection system that is capable of completely scanning over 500 bags per hour. The system utilizes advanced multiple-slice computer tomography (CT) to image the entire bag and automatically analyze and detect a wide range of threats. Operators can easily and unambiguously view a bag in detail for quick resolution. L-3 formed a partnership with Analogic Corporation to apply its advanced design CT system to the development of the eXaminer 3DX 6000 and then worked closely with the Federal Aviation Administration to introduce it to the marketplace.
The Security and Detection Systems division of L-3 Communications provides non-intrusive, advanced security-screening applications for customers worldwide. Offering solutions for all levels of HBS screening, L-3 Security and Detection Systems is the largest supplier and manufacturer of X-ray screening systems and metal detectors in the world. L-3 Security and Detection Systems, formerly L-3 Security Systems and PerkinElmer Detection Systems, customers include the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and various aviation, jail, prison, cruise line, and customs agencies.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading merchant supplier of secure communications systems and products, avionics and ocean products, training products, microwave components and telemetry, instrumentation, space and wireless products. Its customers include the Department of Defense, selected US government intelligence agencies, aerospace prime contractors and commercial telecommunications and wireless customers.
To learn more about L-3 Communications, visit www.L-3Com.com
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