Australian hi-tech company Micro-X (ASX: MX1) has secured a $6.0 million (US$3.8 million) contract extension with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to continue the development of its self-screening airport security checkpoints.
The extension funds the creation of two additional self-screening checkpoints and the testing of three units over the next 16 months. Micro-X previously fulfilled the initial US$5.6 million (A$8.8 million) contract, achieving key milestones under its agreement with DHS.
If DHS executes a second extension worth $7.5 million (US$4.7 million), the project will expand to include a full six-station screening lane and testing with travelling passengers. The contract’s total value could reach up to US$14.1 million (A$21.7 million) if all extensions proceed.
“Our work to develop the next generation of airport security checkpoints continues on track,” said Brian Gonzales, CEO Americas and Chief Scientist. “This funding commitment will enable the manufacture of additional self-screening checkpoints and testing of our units, bringing us one step closer to airport trials with passengers.”
Micro-X’s cold cathode X-ray technology underpins the project, enabling lighter, more compact, and efficient security screening systems. The company continues to advance its presence in both security and healthcare applications globally.
