Billerica, Mass. -- American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E(R)), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a $48.8 million U.S. government award for a significant quantity of ZBV(TM) Military Trailers (ZBV Mil Trailers).

AS&E has received the first ZBV Mil Trailer order for $34 million and under the award the U.S. government has an option to procure up to $14.8 million in additional units. The ZBV Mil Trailer is a ruggedized version of the Company's patented, top-selling Z Backscatter(TM) Van (ZBV) system and is ideal for screening vehicles for car and truck bombs. The easily relocatable ZBV Mil Trailer will be deployed by the U.S. government for counterterrorism missions in harsh environments.

"This sizable order follows the successful deployment of a significant number of ZBV Mil Trailers in support of the U.S. government's counterterrorism operations," said Anthony Fabiano, President and CEO. "With very high customer satisfaction ratings for quality and reliability, the ZBV Mil Trailer has a record of outstanding performance in harsh field environments -- a clear testament of the system's capability to meet the U.S. government's rigorous force protection and explosives detection requirements."

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26.04.2010

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