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Brijot Imaging Systems announces contract award from UK Government for the supply and installation of millimeter wave imaging systems

Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc. , an industry leader for passive millimeter wave object detection and people screening technology, announced today that it has received a contract for the supply, installation and maintenance of passive millimeter wave imaging technology to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), a UK Government Department.  In November 2007, the Prime Minister announced that The UK border agency will be the single primary checkpoint for both passport control and customs, and will administer screening measures on points of entry and exit on people and commodities.

Brijot responded to HMRC's request for a non-invasive technology that is capable of detecting objects that may be concealed beneath garments worn by passengers.  The commodities include, but are not limited to illicit drugs and cash. Combining Brijot technology to the existing presence of HMRC will strengthen security at UK ports and airports.

After multiple trials and testing installations, Brijot proved the technical ability to successfully screen passengers for contraband traveling short or long haul flights with final destinations into the UK.  The first deployment of the BIS-WDS^® GEN 2 systems, with both overt and covert installation capability, will be implemented Nationally at Ports and Airports and will include training, and five years maintenance and support.

Mitchel J. Laskey, president and chief executive officer stated, "Brijot is proud and honored to be awarded this important contract.  HMRC provided a challenging set of requirements that helped to assist us in further developing the functional capabilities of our systems.  We look forward to continuing our relationship with HMRC, and working together in defining and improving our system capabilities to meet their objectives."

John Whyte, Deputy Director of HMRC and chair of the Detection Technology Board said, "I welcome this partnership with Brijot. Looking ahead to the formation of the UK Border Agency this equipment offers even more opportunity to strengthen the controls at the Border. Whilst this equipment will detect items of traditional interest to HMRC such as drugs or cash concealed on the body, with the expanded remit of the new agency I see its use being extended into many other areas such as the detection of hidden documents. The testing program for this equipment was rigorous and it was clear that Brijot listened and responded to our needs. This approach was most welcome and an integral part of our decision to purchase Brijot's Equipment."