Side-by-side
Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions vs Smiths Detection
Two Security Screening suppliers compared on Aviation Souk. Stats, certifications, and supplier-declared strengths drawn from the indexed profiles. Both compete in Security Screening, Airport IT & Operations Systems, Baggage Handling Systems.
Souk's data signal
Where the AI cites each one.
Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions
Mid · 30%
5 products · 0 certs · 0 named installations
Smiths Detection
Rich · 90%
17 products · 9 certs · 1 named installations
Named installations
Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions
No named installations in supplier source.
Smiths Detection
Frankfurt Airport
Verified certifications & approvals
Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions
No verified certs surfaced from supplier source.
Smiths Detection
- ●European Civil Aviation Conference — Cabin-baggage explosives detection (HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX)
- ●European Civil Aviation Conference — Hold-baggage explosives detection (HI-SCAN 10080 XCT, CTX 9800/5800, SDX 10080 SCT)
- ●US Transportation Security Administration — Cabin-baggage screening certification (HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX)
- ●US Transportation Security Administration — Hold-baggage CT explosives detection (CTX family)
- ●Service Technique de l'Aviation Civile (France) — French civil-aviation certification for screening equipment
- ●European Civil Aviation Conference
Top products extracted
Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions
Baggage X-ray and CT screening systemsExplosive trace detection (ETD) systemsAutomated security screening automationAirport IT and air traffic management systemsManaged security services
Smiths Detection
HI-SCAN 6040 CTiXHI-SCAN 10080 XCTHI-SCAN 100100T-2isCTX 9800 DSiCTX 5800SDX 10080 SCTIONSCAN 600iCMORE Auto-Detection+9 more
Procurement comparison
The spec-by-spec breakdown.
| Procurement dimension | Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions | Smiths Detection |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | US | GB |
| Headquarters | Reston, Virginia, USA | Watford, United Kingdom |
| Founded · years in Gulf | 1969 · 20 yrs in Gulf | 1851 · 30 yrs in Gulf |
| Categories overlap | Both: Security Screening · Airport IT & Operations Systems · Baggage Handling Systems | Both: Security Screening · Airport IT & Operations Systems · Baggage Handling Systems |
| GCC airport installations | 3 indexed GCC airports DXBDOHJED | 9 indexed GCC airports DXBDWCAUHDOHRUHJEDMCTBAHKWI |
| Certifications | Both hold: ISO 9001, ECAC Std 3, TSA APSS 6.2, ECAC EDS Standard 3 Only here: TSA Certified (APSS / ACSTL), ECAC EDS CB C3 (ClearScan), ECAC EU Standard 2.1 (Pro:Vision 3), ECAC EDS Standard 3 (hold baggage) | Both hold: ISO 9001, ECAC Std 3, TSA APSS 6.2, ECAC EDS Standard 3 Only here: EASA, ECAC EDS Standard 3.1, EU Standard 3, TSA APSS 6.2 Level 1 |
| Flagship products | 6 flagship products ClearScan · ProVision 2 · VDS-108 hold baggage · Automated Checkpoint Lanes | 6 flagship products HI-SCAN 10080 XCT · CTiX · iLane · iCMORE |
| International airports | 5 indexed | 3 indexed |
| Tier on Aviation Souk | Indexed (mid) | Verified (data-rich) |
| Decision fork | If a leaner GCC footprint is acceptable, Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (3). | If proven GCC airport installations matter most (9 on file), Smiths Detection. |
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