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Homeland Security

AS&E Gets $25M Follow-on Mid East Order; $2.2M Service Renewal Contract

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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

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American Science and Engineering [ASEI] has received a $25 million follow-on order from a Middle East customer for multiple Z Portal cargo and vehicle screening systems and OmniView Gantry cargo inspection systems. The systems will be used to scan vehicles and trucks entering a high-risk facility in the Middle East for explosive threats and contraband. "This is a breakthrough critical infrastructure order for us, and demonstrates the value that AS&E solutions provide for high-risk facilities in the Middle East and…

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