BILLERICA, Mass., Dec. 20 (UPI) -- U.S.-made cargo and vehicle screening systems have been ordered by an unidentified Middle East entity to help secure critical infrastructure.
American Science and Engineering Inc., which has headquarters in Massachusetts, said the order includes supply of its Sentry Portal system.
"With threat levels for critical infrastructure heightened around the world, securing vital assets has become imperative," said AS&E President and Chief Executive Officer Anthony Fabiano.
"To meet the stringent detection requirement for our client, security officials will use AS&E's unique cargo inspection solutions to inspect all vehicles and trucks entering the high-threat facility.
"The combination of our advanced cargo products will give officials the most comprehensive, high-throughput X-ray inspection systems for both metallic and organic threat detection."
The contract is worth $8.8 million, the company said.
AS&E is a provider of X-ray inspection systems. Among its clients are the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The Sentry Portal system included in the Middle East order is described as a high-throughput, high-energy X-ray system that can penetrate up to 12 inches of steel to detect weapons and contraband. One system deployed at a drive-through point, can scan as many as 150 trucks an hour, the company said.
