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Leidos acquires security detection wing of L3Harris Technologies

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Leidos has completed the $1 billion acquisition of L3Harris Technologies’ Security Detection and Automation businesses.

The acquired businesses provide airport and critical infrastructure screening products, automated tray return systems and other industrial automation products.

They will operate within the Leidos Civil Group, led by president, Jim Moos.

Combined with Leidos’ existing cargo and baggage screening product lines, Leidos now goes to market with a global security detection and automation footprint of more than 24,000 systems deployed in more than 120 countries.

It notes that it will continue to serve global customers in the aviation, transportation, government and critical infrastructure markets.

“In line with our mission of making the world safer, healthier and more efficient, this security detection and automation acquisition furthers our important work in the secure movement of people and commerce globally,” said Leidos chairman and CEO, Roger Krone. “

“We are excited to support critical infrastructure wherever it is needed, and to help transform the global security marketplace.”

Moos said: “This deal expands our scope and scale in securing ports and borders, enhancing passenger movement in airports of the future, and fortifying infrastructure for national security and public venues.

“We are pleased to welcome more than 1,200 L3Harris employees around the world to the Leidos team, who share our deep commitment of providing our customers with a fully-integrated security technology ecosystem.”

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