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Our Business

Who we are

Smiths Detection is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies, trusted by customers across aviation, ports and borders, urban security, and defence. For more than 70 years, we have combined world-class expertise, innovative technology, and operational insight to help protect people, safeguard critical infrastructure, and enable the secure flow of trade.

Today, our capabilities extend beyond hardware to include digital solutions, AI-enabled technologies, comprehensive service offerings, and expert training that help customers improve performance, enhance security outcomes, and maximise operational efficiency. Through a focus on lifecycle support and circular economy principles, we help customers extend asset value, reduce waste, and build more sustainable operations.

Our goal is simple – to provide the security, peace of mind and freedom of movement upon which the world depends.

Our vision is clear - to be the leading end-to-end provider of screening and detection solutions that solve our customers’ challenges.

Our mission

Our mission is to make the world a safer place. By equipping customers with high integrity solutions , we aim to help safeguard society , protect life and support the free flow of trade.

Market Sectors

Smiths Detection has detection and screening technology for the aviation, ports and borders, urban security, and defence end use markets.

Aviation
Airports, airlines and authorities around the world trust Smiths Detection’s deep expertise in delivering integrated solutions that provide the security, operational efficiency and scalability they need to keep their passengers, customer and infrastructure safer.
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Ports & Borders
In the face of escalating cross-border movement of contraband, ports, customs and border protection authorities need rigorously to monitor imports, exports, transit traffic and people for illicit goods or dangerous materials. Smiths Detection provides the technologies needed to limit illegal activities and prevent threats, without affecting global trade.
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Urban Security
Smiths Detection delivers cost effective and efficient solutions needed to respond to rapidly changing threats, constantly investing and building new technologies and solutions safeguarding people and infrastructure.
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Defence
Smiths Detection has worked with defence forces for over 50 years, gaining significant insight into the needs of armed forces, as well as experience of applying smart science at the frontline. Our low-maintenance, reliable equipment produces accurate, in real-time information about traces of explosives or other suspect materials on people, packages, vehicles or surfaces.
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