Bruker Corporation has announced the signing of multiple new contracts and framework agreements in 2025 totaling over $27 million, focused on explosives trace detection (ETD) and chemical reconnaissance systems for both the aviation security and defense sectors.
The agreements span a wide range of international stakeholders, including several major European and Middle Eastern airports, as well as defense entities. Notably, Brussels Airport Company NV awarded Bruker a seven-year framework agreement for 80 ETD systems, including comprehensive maintenance, training, and centralized software integration. This is part of a broader European footprint that includes confirmed deployments at airports across Scandinavia, Saudi Arabia (74 units), and Incheon International Airport in South Korea (17 units). Bruker has also cited earlier deployments in Frankfurt, Geneva, and Zürich.
On the defense side, a Central European Ministry of Defense has placed confirmed orders for more than 500 chemical reconnaissance systems. These systems are intended for use in mobile reconnaissance missions and fixed-site monitoring, supporting homeland security and broader CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) defense efforts.
Bruker’s DE-tector flex ETD system is designed for high-throughput screening of passengers and cargo, with a focus on reliability, low false alarm rates, and ease of use. Its RAID-XP and RAPIDplus platforms are deployed in various defense and civil protection scenarios, offering mobility and sensitivity in chemical detection.
“These contracts reflect our strategic momentum and underscore our commitment to supporting public safety through advanced detection technologies,” said Dr. Andreas Kamlowski, President of Bruker Optics.
The company’s Detection business continues to center its growth around three key pillars: airline safety, airport security, and chemical reconnaissance. With global demand rising for integrated CBRNE solutions, Bruker expects continued expansion in both civil and defense sectors.
More information about Bruker’s CBRNE technologies can be found on their official site.