Rapiscan Systems
“CT, EDS and cargo screening across the GCC.”
Decades of ground presence across the GCC.
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Company brief
Rapiscan Systems is a global leader in security screening products and solutions, operating as a division of OSI Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSIS), headquartered in Hawthorne, California, USA. Rapiscan serves aviation, customs and border protection, critical infrastructure, defence, law enforcement, ports, and event security markets across more than 170 countries, with over 100,000 systems installed worldwide, 26 global service centres, and more than 2,000 employees. The company's mission focuses on maximising threat detection and operational success for government, transport, and commercial clients.
Rapiscan's aviation product portfolio is among the most comprehensive in the industry, covering baggage and parcel inspection, hold baggage screening, trace detection, people screening, tray return systems, radiation detection, and cargo and vehicle inspection. In February 2026, OSI Systems received ECAC/EU G1 certification for its trace detection solutions for airport security, demonstrating compliance with European civil aviation authority standards. In April 2026, the company was awarded a USD 235 million Homeland Defense contract, and in January 2026 received a USD 30 million order for RF-based solutions. Rapiscan also supported security screening at a major global sporting event as disclosed in January 2026.
Key technology platforms include Computed Tomography (CT) scanning for high-resolution 3D baggage inspection meeting ECAC Standard 3 requirements, the proprietary Ion Trap Mobility Spectrometry (ITMS) technology for trace explosive and narcotic detection, high-energy transmission X-ray for cargo and vehicle inspection (Eagle series), multi-energy X-ray systems, Z Backscatter X-ray for threat material detection in vehicles and cargo, and metal detection gates. The AS&E Z Portal series provides multi-view vehicle screening for both passenger vehicles and trucks. Rapiscan also operates S2 Global, a screening-as-a-service subsidiary, and S2 University for operator training and certification.
Indexed product lines
High-resolution 3D CT scanning systems for hold baggage and carry-on screening at airport security checkpoints.
Proprietary trace detection technology for explosive and narcotic identification at security checkpoints.
High-energy transmission X-ray portals and gantries for cargo container and vehicle inspection at borders and checkpoints.
Multi-view, multi-technology screening system for passenger vehicles and trucks using Z Backscatter X-ray.
Automated tray return conveyance systems for airport security checkpoints to improve passenger throughput.
Compliance + accreditation
Operating in 6 countries
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