Customs agency in Asia Pacific region to receive ZBV C-Class systems

American Science and Engineering (AS&E) has been awarded a follow-on contract from a customs agency in the Asia Pacific region to provide two Z Backscatter Vans (ZBV) systems.

Under the modification contract, the company will also provide operator training, service, and warranty for the customs agency.

AS&E president and CEO Anthony Fabiano said that the ZBV C-Class system has been deployed since 2006 with the customs agency to detect trade fraud, drugs, and contraband.

"With this fifth order, our loyal and valued customer is among the world’s most prestigious customs and government organizations that continue to build up their fleet of ZBV systems to better protect their borders," Fabiano added.

The ZBV system has been designed to detect and track vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs), drugs, stowaways and other contraband in war zones, military bases as well as on ports and borders.

The systems are in service with the US Department of Defense, US Customs and Border Protection, Abu Dhabi Customs, Bulgaria Customs, Dutch Customs, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Port of Venice, Tunisian Customs, and Nato member nations.

Additionally, the system is also deployed with customs security for a Port Authority in Asia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight against illegal export.

The company has delivered 600 ZBV cargo and vehicle inspection system, in three configurations, to more than 120 different customers in 55 countries.