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Defence

Supporting you to achieve your security and operational objectives.

Smiths Detection has worked with defence forces for over 40 years, gaining significant insight into the needs of armed forces, as well as experience in applying smart science at the frontline. Our low-maintenance and 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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Our Expertise

Defence operations and other high-security government installations need reliable equipment to secure infrastructures to keep personnel and equipment safe. Our broad range of threat detection and screening solutions provide top level security screening, providing confidence so defence personnel can focus on their mission.

Base & Site Security

Keeping your base and site secure is mission critical. Our solutions include checkpoint, vehicle, cargo and perimeter screening solutions to help keep troops safe.

Narcotic and Explosive Detection

Solutions that aid in the interception of explosives and narcotics are mission-critical. Whether in a “hot-zone”, at a checkpoint, or at a border crossing – Smiths Detection holds the deep programme expertise needed to assist forces with their most challenging requirements.

Chemical & Radiation Detection

Smiths Detection possesses project and engineering expertise to transform laboratory science into fast, accurate and in-theatre solutions to detect, identify and analyse chemical, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats as well as contraband.

Discover our Products

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  • Base & site security
  • Chemical detection and identification
  • Narcotic detection and identification
  • Cargo and vehicle inspection
  • Base & site security
  • Chemical detection and identification
  • Narcotic detection and identification
  • Cargo and vehicle inspection
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    HI-SCAN 5180si
    HI-SCAN 5180si produces extremely detailed X-ray images for improved checked baggage security at airport checkpoints.
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    HI-SCAN 6030di
    A compact X-ray inspection system for the screening of small objects such as purses, bags, pouches or packages in mail rooms or building entrances.
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    HI-SCAN 6040-2is HR
    An advanced dual-view X-ray inspection system for the automatic detection of solid and liquid explosives in checked baggage.
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    HI-SCAN 6040aTiX
    An advanced multi-view X-ray system for the automatic detection of solid and liquid explosives in cabin baggage.
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    HI-SCAN 6040C
    Designed to screen bags and parcels for prohibited and dangerous items, the HI-SCAN 6040C is ideal for screening at building entrances.
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    HI-SCAN 6040i
    This X-ray unit is ideal for screening personal belongings and cabin baggage at aviation checkpoints and building entrances.
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    HI-SCAN 6046si
    Utilizing high resolution XADA detector modules, the HI-SCAN 6046si produces extremely detailed X-ray images of screened baggage and parcels.
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    HI-SCAN 7555aTiX
    With automatic detection of solid and liquid explosives, the HI-SCAN 7555aTiX is ideal for the screening of hand luggage, hold baggage, parcels and small air cargo.
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    HI-SCAN 7555aX
    A state-of-the-art dual view X-ray inspection system, using independent multi-energy generators to screen baggage and small cargo thoroughly .
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    HI-SCAN 7555i
    The HI-SCAN 7555i provides high quality image analysis for the screening of checked baggage and packages.
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    HI-SCAN 7555si
    With large tunnel dimensions and an advanced multi energy X-ray generator, the HI-SCAN 7555si provides high quality image analysis of baggage and parcels.
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    HI-SCAN 100100T
    Ideal for inspecting over-sized baggage and freight, the HI-SCAN 100100T is a state-of-the-art X-ray inspection system for heavy objects up to a size of 100 x 100cm.
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    HI-SCAN 100100V
    A compact X-ray security screening system, the HI-SCAN 100100V is designed for facilities requiring high-security screening of items up to a size of 100 x 100cm.
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    HI-SCAN 100100V-2is
    Featuring a high-speed conveyor belt, the HI-SCAN 100100V-2is provides high-quality images of screened objects of different sized baggage and parcels.
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    HI-SCAN 130130T-2is
    The HI-SCAN 130130T-2is has been designed to handle heavy freight and europallets ideal for screening air cargo.
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    HI-SCAN 145180
    This cargo inspection screening unit is designed to meet the needs of warehouses, carriers, forwarders and couriers for airports.
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    HI-SCAN 145180-2is
    Universal X-ray system for palletised items, ideal for use in warehouses. Dual view for shorter inspection times.
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    HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro
    The innovative air cargo screening system HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro meets the demand for fast turnaround, high levels of security and an attractive total cost of ownership (TCO).
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    HI-SCAN 180180-2is pro
    An X-ray scanner designed for the inspection of large scale consolidated and palletised goods, ideal for cargo inspection.
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    IONSCAN 600
    IONSCAN 600 is a highly sensitive, non-radioactive, lightweight, portable desktop system that detects and identifies trace amounts of explosives and narcotics.
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    B-SCAN
    The non-invasive B-SCAN people screening series detects objects and threats concealed in-or-on the body.
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    People screening with automatic detection
    People screening systems provide both, automated detection of contraband and full privacy of persons being screened.
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    HazMatID Elite
    HazMatID Elite is a ruggedized hand-held Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) identifier of solid and liquid chemicals.
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    Target-ID
    Using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy technology, the Target-ID identification system quickly identifies illicit narcotics and controlled substances in the field.
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    ScanVan
    Customized to meet user needs, the ScanVan integrates Smiths Detection's HI-SCAN X-ray technology to screen freight, luggage or mail.
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    HCVL
    Able to be configured as either a conveyor or drive-through, the HCVL provides high quality, top-centred, top view X-ray images of light vehicles.
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