Leidos explosive trace detection system achieves latest EU security standard

"This certification reflects our commitment to delivering detection capabilities to our customers that meet the highest global security standards," said Michael Van Gelder, senior vice president and business area leader within Leidos' Commercial & International sector. "We look forward to working with our customers to roll out the required software changes ahead of the deadline." "This certification reflects our commitment to delivering detection capabilities to our customers that meet the...

RESTON, Va., 02/12/2025 (informazione.news - comunicati stampa - industria)

"This certification reflects our commitment to delivering detection capabilities to our customers that meet the highest global security standards," said Michael Van Gelder, senior vice president and business area leader within Leidos' Commercial & International sector. "We look forward to working with our customers to roll out the required software changes ahead of the deadline."

The B220-HT is a desktop ETD system that uses advanced analysis technology to deliver rapid, simultaneous detection of a broad range of explosives and narcotics, using trace samples collected from objects or skin, making it well-suited for high-throughput airport environments. It is part of Leidos' broader family of trace detection systems, including the TSA-certified QS-B220, which is widely deployed across U.S. airports nationwide.

Leidos capabilities deployed across the global aviation market include security screening, checkpoint deployment, air traffic management, digital modernization and more. To learn more about Leidos' portfolio of aviation solutions, please visit www.leidos.com/aviation.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.

Certain statements in this announcement constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future results or occurrences. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the "Risk Factors" set forth in Leidos' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Leidos does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made.

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victor.a.melara@leidos.com 

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