AS&E to supply ZBV systems for Middle East customer

American Science and Engineering (AS&E) has been awarded a contract by a customer in the Middle East for the delivery of eight ZBV mobile inspection systems.

Under the contract, American Science will supply eight ZBV mobile inspection systems for use by the undisclosed customer to inspect vehicles and cargo at high-risk checkpoints.

The ZBV is a low-cost, highly mobile screening system designed to allow immediate deployment in response to security threats while providing high throughput capability for rapid inspections.

AS&E president and CEO Chuck Dougherty said the ZBV system continues to be the preferred mobile detection system for security and customs agencies worldwide.

"We have experienced increased activity levels around the ZBV platform in international markets where the system’s versatility, maneuverability, and unique detection capabilities make it ideal for a broad range of security applications," Dougherty added.

Designed for homeland security and force protection applications, the ZBV systems can detect vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs), drugs, stowaways and other contraband in war zones and military bases as well as ports and borders.

The system is currently operational with the government agencies, border authorities, military bases, law enforcement departments and security agencies worldwide including US Customs and Border Protection, Abu Dhabi Customs, NATO Communications and Information Agency, Dutch Customs and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Additionally, the system is being used by customs security for a Port Authority in Asia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight against illegal export.

Till date, the company has delivered 650 ZBV systems to more than 128 different customers in 60 countries.