BigBear.ai and Smiths Detection Enhance Airport Security with Integrated Solution

BigBear.ai and Smiths Detection have successfully integrated their Pangiam Threat Detection solution with Smiths Detection's screening systems, enhancing real-time detection at airports and improving security and passenger experience. The integrated solution is being trialed at multiple international airports and reflects a joint commitment to delivering smarter and interoperable security solutions.

BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) and Smiths Detection have successfully integrated their Pangiam Threat Detection solution with Smiths Detection's HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography screening systems. This integration, now available for airports worldwide, delivers real-time detection of prohibited items in luggage, significantly enhancing security operations across aviation, port, and border environments.

The integrated solution completed testing and is currently being trialed at multiple international airports. This collaboration positions airport operators with a powerful, flexible tool to modernize checkpoint security. BigBear.ai’s Pangiam Threat Detection platform, originally developed under the "Project Dartmouth" initiative, features an open architecture that supports integration with a range of third-party scanning hardware, detection algorithms, and decision support tools. Its flexible design allows airport operators and federal security partners to rapidly evolve alongside today’s complex threat environment [1].

Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai, commented, "Our ability to interoperate with Smiths Detection equipment brings together best-in-class technologies to accelerate threat detection and streamline screening workflows. By connecting BigBear.ai’s platform with Smiths Detection’s advanced CT scanners, we’re helping airports adopt open architecture solutions that adapt quickly to emerging threats, while also improving throughput and the passenger experience" [2].

Cymoril Metivier, Global Director Digital at Smiths Detection, added, "This deepened collaboration demonstrates our shared commitment to delivering smarter, open, and interoperable security solutions, aligning with the principles of the Ada initiative. Combining and validating interoperability between the clarity of Smiths Detection CT imaging with BigBear.ai’s AI analytics and algorithms is an important step forward in supporting our customers in executing Open Architecture responsibly" [3].

The integration reflects a joint commitment to delivering smarter and interoperable security solutions, which is crucial in today’s dynamic threat landscape. This collaboration is expected to not only enhance security measures but also improve the efficiency and passenger experience at airports worldwide.

References:
[1] https://ir.bigbear.ai/news-events/press-releases/detail/117/bigbear-ai-and-smiths-detection-complete-testing-and
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/bigbear-ai-and-smiths-detection-complete-testing-and-integration-advancing-airport-security-ce7c51d9da8ffe2d
[3] https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/bigbearai-smiths-detection-airport-security-technology