Procurement Category
Security Screening
Security screening covers the full checkpoint and hold-baggage ecosystem: Standard-3 CT for cabin bags, automated tray-return lanes, full-body millimetre-wave scanners, explosive trace detection, liquid scanners, and cargo-dedicated EDS and EDD canine replacement tech. Procurement is tightly regulated by ICAO Annex 17, ECAC, TSA and local CAA approvals; each machine must be on the current ECAC / TSA qualified list. Airports, GACA, GCAA, QCAA and their PPP operators buy these assets with 8-10 year refresh cycles driven by threat evolution and regulatory re-certification.
airport ops
defence procurement
Browse Security Screening sub-categories
X-ray & CT Baggage / Cargo Screening10Physical Barriers, HVM, Fencing & Gates8Perimeter Intrusion Detection (Sensors & Radar)7Video Surveillance & AI Analytics (CCTV/VMS)5Biometric Identity, e-Gates & Self-Boarding5Body Scanners, Trace & Weapons Detection4Metal Detection (Walk-Through & Handheld)3Aviation Security Screening Services & Training3Tamper-Evident Security Seals & Bags1
Gulf market signal
"Post-2017 Gulf airports adopted Standard-3 CT and shoes-on lanes ahead of most of Europe, and Saudi Vision 2030 airports are deploying the latest generation at commissioning."
Suppliers in Security Screening
76 listed
GB
30yr Gulf
Smiths Detection
CT hold-baggage and cabin screening at scale.
12 GCC airports installed
US
20yr Gulf
Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions
ClearScan CT and ProVision body scanners.
8 GCC airports installed
US
25yr Gulf
Rapiscan Systems
CT, EDS and cargo screening across the GCC.
5 GCC airports installed
CN
15yr Gulf
Nuctech Company
Chinese alternative in CT and cargo screening.
3 GCC airports installed
US
10yr Gulf
Analogic Corporation
The CT engine behind many of the world's screening systems.
Peabody, Massachusetts, USA
US
15yr Gulf
Astrophysics Inc.
X-ray screening for airports, cargo and customs.
City of Industry, California, USA
IT
10yr Gulf
Gilardoni S.p.A.
Italian X-ray heritage for aviation and ports.
Mandello del Lario, Italy
US
10yr Gulf
S2 Global
Remote screening operations and image analysis.
Hawthorne, California, USA
DE
8yr Gulf
Rohde & Schwarz QPS
mmWave body scanners with low-dose imaging.
Munich, Germany
GB
3yr Gulf
Iconal Technology
Vapour-based explosives detection at the checkpoint.
Cambridge, United Kingdom
US
15yr Gulf
Bruker Detection
CBRNE trace detection from a scientific instruments leader.
Billerica, Massachusetts, USA
IT
25yr Gulf
CEIA S.p.A.
Global standard in walk-through metal detection.
Arezzo, Italy
US
20yr Gulf
Garrett Metal Detectors
Proven WTMD and handheld detectors at scale.
Garland, Texas, USA
SE
20yr Gulf
Axis Communications
IP cameras and edge analytics for airport surveillance.
5 GCC airports installed
CN
15yr Gulf
Hikvision
Broad-range IP video and access for airports and cargo.
Hangzhou, China
DE
8yr Gulf
Dallmeier electronic
Panomera multi-focal sensor cameras for apron coverage.
Regensburg, Germany
CA
15yr Gulf
Senstar Technologies
Fence-mounted and buried perimeter intrusion detection.
Ottawa, Canada
US
25yr Gulf
Southwest Microwave
Microwave and fence-mounted intrusion detection.
Tempe, Arizona, USA
IL
8yr Gulf
Magos Systems
Compact ground-surveillance radars for airfields.
Petah Tikva, Israel
US
20yr Gulf
HID Global
Credentials, readers and mobile access at scale.
5 GCC airports installed
FR
20yr Gulf
IDEMIA
Biometric identity for borders, airports and boarding.
3 GCC airports installed
SE
15yr Gulf
Gunnebo Entrance Control
Self-boarding and speed gates for airports.
4 GCC airports installed
PT
15yr Gulf
Vision-Box
Seamless biometric passenger journeys.
7 GCC airports installed
JP
15yr Gulf
NEC Corporation
NeoFace biometrics + Bio-IDiom for seamless travel.
6 GCC airports installed
FR
20yr Gulf
Thales Digital Identity & Security
Sealed identity for the border, gate and kiosk.
6 GCC airports installed
US
20yr Gulf
Unisys Corporation — Aviation
LineSight risk scoring and Digital Passenger processing.
5 GCC airports installed
DE
DEBATIN
DEBATIN is a German packaging firm whose aviation line DEBASAFE makes tamper-evident bags (STEB) for liquids, aerosols and gels.
Public listing
GB
York Test Pieces
York Test Pieces is a UK manufacturer of security imaging test pieces and calibration instruments for screening systems.
Public listing
IT
FibreFENCE
FibreFENCE is an Italian maker of GFRP composite fencing and gate systems, serving over 120 airports for non-metallic perimeter security.
Public listing
IT
Reco 3.26
Reco 3.26 is an Italian computer vision and facial biometrics company whose aviation product Face2Fly automates passenger flow at airports.
Public listing
DE
RedteQ Analytical Ltd
RedteQ Analytical is a UK security equipment specialist supplying X-ray screening, trace detectors, metal detection and liquid scanners.
Public listing
US
Keytroller, LLC
Keytroller designs devices that improve heavy-equipment safety by monitoring vehicles and their operators.
Public listing
US
ASP Security Services
Since 2000, ASP Security Services has provided strategic security services to airports, transportation hubs, and commercial sites.
Public listing
US
Ameristar Perimeter Security
We provide Fence & Security Solutions to protect what matters most.
Public listing
US
Delta Scientific Corporation
Delta Scientific makes vehicle access control and perimeter security equipment including hydraulic barriers, bollards, and crash barriers.
Public listing
US
Hirsch Inc
Hirsch provides unified airport security combining access control, perimeter, intrusion detection, video, and identity verification.
Public listing
US
Optex
Empowering Safer, Smarter Spaces with Innovative Sensing Solutions
Public listing
US
Par-Kut International Inc
Par-Kut International makes prefabricated steel guard booths and security shelters used at airport entry points and security perimeters.
Public listing
US
CyberLock Inc
CyberLock makes electronic key-and-cylinder access control systems that replace mechanical lock cylinders, securing airport access points.
Public listing
US
1st Choice Security Solution Inc
Your 1st Choice in Long Range RFID
Public listing
DE
Nata Compliance Services
Provider of aviation regulatory compliance services, including background checks, fingerprinting, credentialing and FAA/TSA/DOT training.
Public listing
GB
Houbara Defence & Security
Houbara Defence & Security is a UAE QinetiQ joint venture supplying BANSHEE aerial target systems and secure tactical satellite comms.
Public listing
SCSurescan Corp…
Surescan Corporation
US manufacturer of the x1000 stationary-gantry CT explosives-detection system for high-throughput checked-baggage screening.
Public listing
SLsmiths detect…
smiths detection group Ltd
Smiths Detection supplies x-ray and millimetre-wave security imaging systems to screen passengers, baggage and air cargo.
Public listing
SSSieza Sro
Sieza Sro
Czech manufacturer of perimeter intrusion-detection systems (Peridect+) protecting sites including civil and military airports.
Public listing
LELeidos
Leidos
Leidos provides security and screening solutions to safeguard travel and trade for aviation, ports, borders and critical infrastructure.
Public listing
CSCeia Spa Cost…
Ceia Spa Costruzioni Elettroniche Industriali Automatismi Spa
Italian manufacturer of metal detectors and electromagnetic inspection systems for aviation, security, industrial and demining use.
Public listing
SGScarabee Avia…
Scarabee Aviation Group
Dutch provider of self-service bag-drop, baggage software and smart security-lane systems for airports.
Public listing
FSFibrefence Fe…
Fibrefence Fencing Solutions
Italian maker of fibre-reinforced-polymer perimeter fencing for airports, radio-transparent and frangible to ICAO standards.
Public listing
DADanlex
Danlex
Bulgarian supplier and integrator of aviation security screening equipment, including X-ray, metal detectors and baggage-handling systems.
Public listing
SGsecurity labe…
IN
security label GmbH
Security Label is a global market leader in baggage tags, boarding passes, tickets and other check-in documents.
Public listing
LGliveye GmbH
DE
liveye GmbH
German provider of mobile video-surveillance towers with a 24/7 control centre and AI analytics for sites and critical infrastructure.
Public listing
FTFaac Technolo…
Faac Technologies
Italian access-automation group making automatic gates, barriers, bollards, pedestrian gates and parking systems.
Public listing
NLNuctech Compa…
Nuctech Company Limited
Nuctech is a manufacturer of security solutions and inspection products for airports.
Public listing
BKbruker optics…
DE
bruker optics GmbH Co KG
German manufacturer of FT-IR, near-infrared and Raman spectrometers plus ion-mobility and CBRN/radiological detection instruments.
Public listing
GUGilardoni Spa…
Gilardoni Spa A Socio Unico
Italian manufacturer of X-ray security screening systems and non-destructive testing and medical imaging equipment.
Public listing
SFsmiths detect…
AE
smiths detection me FZE
Middle East arm of Smiths Detection, supplying X-ray, explosive and narcotics detection and screening systems for airports and security.
Public listing
AE
Stebilex Systems LLC
GCC security integrator (Dubai · Doha · Riyadh) — crash-rated HVM barriers, vehicle & people screening and entrance control for airports and critical infrastructure.
Dubai, UAE (+ Doha & Riyadh)
AE
ACIX Middle East
GCC-local airport security-screening supplier — VOTI X-ray, Garrett detection, under-vehicle inspection and turnstiles, stocked and serviced in-region.
Dubai, UAE (+ Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Muscat, Doha)
GB
Frontier-Pitts Middle East (FP Gulf)
British PAS 68 / IWA 14-1 hostile-vehicle-mitigation OEM with an Abu Dhabi entity — crash-rated gates, barriers, blockers, bollards and turnstiles for airports and critical infrastructure.
UK (+ FP Gulf entity, Abu Dhabi, UAE)
AE
Transit Security Solutions (Transit SI)
GCC security & life-safety systems integrator — screening, access control, perimeter, video analytics and fire, commissioned to SIRA/Civil Defence (integrator, not OEM).
Abu Dhabi, UAE (+ Dubai)
AE
MechGen Technologies LLC
Dubai security-screening integrator since 2005 — East Image X-ray scanners, walk-through detectors and vehicle X-ray for airport landside, staff, cargo and perimeter.
Dubai, UAE
SA
High Dam
Riyadh-based aviation GSE, fuel-handling and security-screening supplier (est. 2000) — GPUs, PCA, pushback tugs, passenger stairs, loaders, refuellers and screening systems; distributor, not an OEM.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
OM
National Trading & Projects Co. LLC (NTPC)
Oman airport & aviation GSE and security-screening distributor (since 1982) — ITW GSE ground power & PCA, TLD, Wanzl, CEIA and Smiths Detection screening; distributor, not an OEM.
Muscat, Oman
US
Autoclear LLC
USA airport-security screening OEM — airport-security X-ray, trace-detection and metal-detection screening systems; manufacturer, presenting to the Gulf on AviationSouk.
New Jersey, USA
IN
Vehant Technologies
India airport-security screening OEM — airport-security screening equipment; manufacturer, presenting to the Gulf on AviationSouk.
Noida, India
AE
LINEV Systems
UAE airport-security screening OEM — airport-security screening systems; manufacturer, presenting to the Gulf on AviationSouk.
Dubai, UAE (Media City + Dubai Industrial City) — international LINEV group
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Carmanah Technologies Corporation
Carmanah Technologies manufactures solar and AC-powered traffic safety systems, including flashing beacons and radar speed signs.
Public listing
FR
PureTech Systems
PureTech Systems develops AI-powered video analytics and automated perimeter intrusion detection, used for airport security.
Public listing
GB
Evolv Technology
Evolv Technology provides weapons-detection screening systems, including Evolv Express and eXpedite, with cloud analytics dashboards.
Public listing
CH
Dynamis Inc.
Dynamis provides professional services and program management to US Department of Defense and federal agencies, countering WMD threats.
Public listing
XX
CQRTS A/S
Danish supplier of airport security screening trays and automated tray-return lane systems with antimicrobial technology.
Public listing
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Universal Security
Chicago-based security firm providing airport and facility security services, including for O'Hare and Midway airports.
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Redline Assured Security
UK provider of aviation security training, covert testing, and screening assessment services.
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Senstar Security Solutions
Provider of perimeter intrusion detection, video, and security systems for airports and critical infrastructure.
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Amulet Protective Technologies Inc
Maker of lightweight ballistic and blast-resistant barriers integrated into furniture, doors and airport seating to protect public spaces.
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Known market leaders in this category
Smiths Detection
Leidos
Rapiscan
Nuctech
Analogic
IDSS
L3Harris
Rohde & Schwarz
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Why This Matters in Gulf Aviation
GCC airports process very large passenger volumes under extreme operational pressures:
- Heat resilience: Equipment must withstand 50°C+ while maintaining detection accuracy
- Throughput demands: Major hubs screen very high bag volumes during peak Hajj seasons
- Regulatory alignment: ECAC Standard 3 certification is now baseline for hold-baggage screening
Security Screening Suppliers Indexed on Aviation Souk
Smiths Detection (GB)
CT hold-baggage and cabin-baggage screening systems used across major Gulf hubsLeidos Security Enterprise Solutions (US)
ClearScan CT for checked baggage and ProVision body scannersRapiscan Systems (US)
X-ray and EDS-certified cargo-screening systemsAxis Communications (SE)
IP surveillance networks with edge analyticsHID Global (US)
Seos-enabled access control for airport environmentsGunnebo Entrance Control (SE)
Self-boarding and entrance-control gates for high-throughput terminals
Key Evaluation Criteria for Gulf Procurement
1. Climate-Adapted Hardware
- Look for appropriately ingress-rated systems (sand/dust protection)
- Smiths Detection's HI-SCAN CT line is designed for sustained high-throughput operation
2. Integration Capabilities
- Screening analytics that integrate with baggage-tracking platforms (e.g. SITA BagJourney)
- Access-control readers that interoperate with biometric and facial-recognition gates
3. Local Maintenance Footprint
- Prioritise vendors with 24/7 regional technical teams and a local service-operations presence
Regional Security Screening Trends
1. Biometric Standardization
- Facial recognition is increasingly used at Gulf borders and e-gates, with vendors such as IDEMIA and Vision-Box active in the region
2. Chinese Market Entrants
- Nuctech and other entrants are increasingly competing for GCC cargo-screening contracts
3. Hold Baggage Screening Upgrades
- ECAC Standard 3 compliance is driving significant CT-scanner replacement programmes across the GCC
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