BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a leader in mission-ready AI for national security, today announced the successful integration of its Pangiam^® Threat Detection solution with Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography screening systems. This integration – now available for airports worldwide – delivers real-time detection of prohibited items in luggage, enhancing security operations across aviation, port, and border environments. The integrated solution completed testing and is being trialed at multiple international airports, providing airport operators with a powerful, flexible tool to modernize checkpoint security.

“Our ability to interoperate with Smiths Detection equipment brings together best-in-class technologies to accelerate threat detection and streamline screening workflows,” said Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai. “By connecting BigBear.ai’s platform with Smiths Detection’s advanced CT scanners, we’re helping airports adopt open architecture solutions that adapt quickly to emerging threats, while also improving throughput and the passenger experience.”

The interoperability between both companies’ technology marks the latest step in expanding open architecture solutions within aviation security, giving operators more flexibility to select capabilities for their unique operational needs.

“This deepened collaboration demonstrates our shared commitment to delivering smarter, open, and interoperable security solutions, aligning with the principles of the Ada initiative,” said Cymoril Metivier, Global Director Digital, Smiths Detection. “Combining and validating interoperability between the clarity of Smiths Detection CT imaging with BigBear.ai’s AI analytics and algorithms is an important step forward in supporting our customers in executing Open Architecture responsibly.”

BigBear.ai’s Pangiam^® Threat Detection platform was originally developed under the “Project Dartmouth” initiative and features an open architecture that supports integration with a range of third-party scanning hardware, detection algorithms, and decision support tools. Its flexible design positions airport operators and federal security partners to rapidly evolve alongside today’s complex threat environment.

To learn more about BigBear.ai’s computer vision and screening products, visit: https://bigbear.ai/solutions/computer-vision-and-digital-identity/pangiam-threat-detection.

To learn more about Smiths Detection’s aviation security technologies, visit: https://www.smithsdetection.com.

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of mission-ready AI solutions and services for defense, national security, and critical infrastructure. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s artificial intelligence and predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai. To receive email communications from BigBear.ai, register here.

About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in inspection and detection technologies for the air transport, ports and borders, armed forces and urban security markets. With more than 70 years of experience in the field, we offer the necessary solutions to protect society from the threats posed by explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemical agents, biological threats and narcotics – helping to make the world a safer place.

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