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Briefing

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013

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L-3 Communications [LLL] has received a $1 million order from the Transportation Security Administration to provide parts, services and support in support of the company’s eXaminer 6600 medium-speed Explosive Detection Systems that are used to screen checked baggage at Boston Logan International Airport. The task order covers the period from Oct. 29, 2013 until Sept. 30, 2014. The Transportation Security Administration has canceled plans to solicit industry to provide airport security screening services at San Francisco International Airport until further…

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