SubscribeBoston, MA, November 4, 2003 - L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems announced today that it has been awarded a contract to supply two CX-2500M highenergy, mobile, cargo X-ray screening systems.
A government within the European Union awarded the contract for delivery of the systems in the summer of 2004. The great success of a similar system, which has been in operation with Dutch Customs in the Port of Rotterdam since January 2003, has demonstrated the effectiveness and quality of L-3's mobile cargo X-ray screening systems.
The CX-2500M is the latest state of the art mobile X-ray screening system, having the highest image quality of any system in the market today. The system uses linear accelerator technology to provide excellent penetration in the majority of cargo types found at either seaports or border crossings. The CX-2500M is designed for fast deployment and ease of operation; from arriving at a location, the system is ready to begin inspecting cargo in only 20 minutes. When delivered, these systems will be deployed at both seaports and border crossings in Europe.
With a broad range of systems and technology, and an installed base of over 18,000 units, L-3 Security and Detection Systems business offers X-ray screening for several major security applications: aviation systems for checked and oversized baggage, cargo and air freight; port and border applications; and facility protection. Security and Detection Systems customer base includes major airlines and airports, a number of domestic agencies, such as the U.S. Customs Service, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of State, and international authorities throughout Europe, Asia and South America.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading merchant supplier of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) products, secure communications systems and products, avionics and ocean products, training products, microwave components and telemetry, instrumentation, space and wireless products. Its customers include the Department of Defense, selected US government intelligence agencies, aerospace prime contractors and commercial telecommunications and wireless customers.
To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company's website at www.L-3Com.com/xray.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company's Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-looking Statements included in the company's recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Bonnie Bowes
Advertising and Media Planner
L-3 Security and Detection Systems
10 Commerce Way
Woburn, MA 01801
USA
Tel: +1 781 939 3989
Fax: +1 781 939 3996
E-mail: bonnie.bowes@L-3com.com
