OSI Systems, a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, announced that its security division, Rapiscan Systems, was awarded a contract for approximately $3 million to provide state of the art baggage, parcel and checkpoint inspection systems to an international airport in the Middle East region. The systems ordered include Rapiscan's high-speed explosives detection system, which is capable of screening up to 1,500 bags per hour and features advanced matrixing and networking capabilities.
OSI Systems' CEO, Deepak Chopra, stated, “We are proud to play a role in improving this country's airport security infrastructure. We offer a wide range of inspection systems that are approved by the world's preeminent aviation authorities and allow international airports to rapidly comply with the latest international standards for air passenger and cargo transportation.”