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L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its Security and Detection Systems subsidiary was selected by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to supply a range of systems to automatically screen checked baggage for explosives at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). This substantial repeat order includes both advanced technology (AT) and U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)-certified computer tomography (CT) systems. It is CAAS's third order for L-3 systems in the past two and a half years, bringing the total purchase value to over $58 million. Once installations are complete, SIN will operate L-3 X-ray systems at every screening level.

L-3 will install ten VIS 108s, five VDS 108s, seven Multi-View Tomography units (MVT), and seven eXaminer 3DX(R) explosive detection systems (EDS) into SIN's new Terminal 3, Low Cost Terminal and VIP Complex. All of the L-3 systems can be networked for ease of integration and operation.

In addition to this latest order, L-3 was recently selected to supply SIN with more than 30 PX-M checkpoint X-ray screening systems for installation in Terminals 1 and 2.

According to Allen Barber, president of L-3 Security and Detection Systems, Inc., the SIN order illustrates how airports can utilize "best in class" TSA-certified equipment and other proven technologies to ensure high throughput and enhanced security. Furthermore, the eXaminer purchase represents international airport operators' growing interest in certification standards set by the TSA.

"From checkpoint to checked baggage, L-3 is providing screening solutions for SIN," said Mr. Barber. "L-3 is uniquely positioned to supply CAAS with a full range of systems that not only satisfy SIN's current security requirements, but also provide the airport with the flexibility to meet anticipated future growth and respond to changing threats."