Security Screening Companies

The global security screening market is projected to grow from USD 9.92 billion in 2025 to USD 13.80 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.8%. The market is experiencing spectacular growth owing to increasing security threats to critical infrastructure, the intense threat of global terrorism, and growing demand for advanced threat detection technologies. Advanced security screening solutions are designed to detect weapons, explosives, and contraband efficiently and provide rapid and non-intrusive screening processes in airports, government offices, and commercial properties. Expanded applications of AI-based image analysis, integration of biometric systems into security screening solutions, and the imperative of automated screening systems are accelerating the pace of innovation in the market. Demand for advanced screening systems is also supported by increasing government agency and private operator investment to promote public safety and national security.

Major players operating in the security screening market are Smiths Detection (UK), OSI Systems (US), Leidos (US), Thales (France), and NEC Global (Japan). These companies have implemented various organic and inorganic growth strategies to bolster their global presence and increase their share in the security screening market, including collaborations, acquisitions, product launches, partnerships, agreements, and expansions. Through these initiatives, they have successfully extended their reach into new geographies by providing security screening products.

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Major Security Screening Companies Include:

• Smiths Detection Group Ltd. (UK)
• OSI Systems, Inc. (US)
• Leidos (US)
• Thales (France)
• NEC Corporation (Japan)

OSI Systems, Inc. (US): OSI Systems, Inc. adopts organic and inorganic growth strategies to stay ahead of its competitors. The company’s primary growth strategies are industry deals and contracts. For instance, in May 2025, OSI Systems received a USD 56-million contract from an international customer for cargo and vehicle inspection systems, supporting port and border security operations. In April 2025, OSI Systems, Inc. secured a USD 50 million contract from the US government for cargo and vehicle inspection systems to enhance checkpoint security. The company aims to meet customer needs by offering a comprehensive range of vertically integrated services, including design, prototyping, and manufacturing, ensuring a competitive edge in aviation, infrastructure, and commercial sectors. Furthermore, for research and development (R&D), the company has been expanding and collaborating with its customers, capitalizing on its global reach through international operations to sustain itself in highly competitive markets. It has received several contracts from national and international governments to provide security products.

Leidos (US): Leidos has strategically decided to strengthen its competitive edge by establishing a security system manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. With a significant investment, the company aims to insource production, allowing for greater control over the manufacturing process and ensuring high-quality, innovative security solutions. This move demonstrates Leidos's commitment to enhancing its global security capabilities for the aviation and critical infrastructure markets. It represents a proactive approach to optimizing efficiency, quality, and safety through best-in-class manufacturing practices. This expansion aligns with Leidos's broader vision of addressing current and emerging security needs, positioning the company as a leader in the evolving landscape of security screening technologies.

Market Ranking

The security screening market is comparatively competitive, with the top five participants, namely, OSI Systems, Inc. (US), Smiths Detection Group Ltd. (UK), Thales (France), NEC Corporation (Japan), and Leidos (US). These players collectively account for around 40–50% of the global market share. These participants enjoy a competitive edge with their broad portfolios of scanning systems, biometric authentication technologies, and integrated security solutions for the aviation, border control, and critical infrastructure markets. OSI Systems and Smiths Detection are at the forefront of the market, offering a wide range of advanced detection technologies. Meanwhile, Thales and NEC excel with their powerful biometrics capabilities, solidifying their positions as key players in this competitive landscape. Leidos focuses on scalable, open-architecture platforms for efficient deployment. The remaining 50–60% market is crowded with heterogeneous regional providers and specialist vendors of customized solutions and niche technologies. The combination creates space for small companies and new entrants to innovate by reacting to evolving security threats and regulatory needs.

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