Leidos to Deploy Updated On-Person Screening Technology at Airport Security Checkpoints Across the U.S.

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Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) has secured a contract with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to enhance its Pro:Vision® Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) systems across over 1,000 airport checkpoints with new AI algorithms. This upgrade aims to bolster threat detection capabilities while significantly reducing false alarms that complicate the passenger screening process. The software improvement reflects ongoing collaboration with TSA, facilitating enhanced security measures against evolving threats. The upgrade process is expected to extend over several months, enhancing both traveler experience and security efficiency.

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• Awarded a contract by TSA to upgrade Pro:Vision AIT systems.
• Implementation of AI algorithms to improve threat detection and reduce false alarms.
• Continued partnership with TSA, indicating confidence and investment in security technology.

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Upgrade Seeks to Enhance Security Effectiveness and Improve the Traveler Experience

RESTON, Va., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, was recently awarded a contract by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to upgrade TSA's full fleet of Pro:Vision® Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) systems used at airport security checkpoints with a new artificial intelligence-based algorithm. This upgrade will help strengthen airport security with an improved threat detection methodology that will significantly reduce false alarms.

"We're excited to have the opportunity to work with the TSA to further improve the technology and the passenger screening experience at security checkpoints," said Brad Buswell, Senior Vice President and Operations Manager at Leidos. "These new algorithms will help reduce false alarms that lead to unnecessary pat downs and checkpoint inefficiencies." 

The upgrade represents the continued collaboration between the TSA and Leidos to progressively enhance the nation's security posture against evolving threats. The software update is expected to take several months. Leidos will continue to work with the TSA to update more than 1,000 Pro:Vision® AIT systems.

To learn more about Pro:Vision®, and the other aviation security solutions offered by Leidos, please visit leidos.com/security-detection. 

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company's 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Certain statements in this announcement constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future results or occurrences. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the "Risk Factors" set forth in Leidos' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Leidos does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made.

Contact:	Melissa Dueñas
	(571) 526-6850
	duenasml@leidos.com
	Thomas Doheny
	(571) 474-4735
	dohenyt@leidos.com
	Victor Melara
	(703) 431-4612
	victor.a.melara@leidos.com

 

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FAQ

What does the new contract with the TSA entail for Leidos (LDOS)?

Leidos has been awarded a contract to upgrade TSA's Pro:Vision® Advanced Imaging Technology systems with new AI algorithms to enhance security and reduce false alarms.

How will the Pro:Vision upgrade affect airport security procedures?

The upgrade is expected to improve threat detection methodology and reduce false alarms, leading to more efficient passenger screening processes at security checkpoints.

When is the Leidos (LDOS) Pro:Vision upgrade expected to be completed?

The software upgrade will take several months as Leidos continues to work on updating over 1,000 Pro:Vision® AIT systems.

What financial impact does the TSA contract have on Leidos (LDOS)?

While the specific financial terms of the contract are not disclosed, securing a contract with TSA indicates potential revenue growth and strengthens Leidos' position in the security technology market.