Sintela Awarded $35 Million Contract for Border Security Services by U.S. Government

Sintela has been awarded a contract valued up to $35 million over five years by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide annual support and logistics operations for the Linear Ground Detection System (LGDS). This advanced system, originally delivered by Sintela in 2020, plays a critical role in safeguarding the nation’s borders.

LGDS leverages cutting-edge sensing technology to detect and identify intrusions along the border, ensuring reliable and efficient protection.

“We are honored to continue our partnership with CBP in support of their vital border security mission,” said Magnus McEwen-King, CEO of Sintela. “We look forward to building on the success of the LGDS system and further enhancing the security and integrity of the nation’s borders.”

He went on to say “With this new contract, Sintela reaffirms its commitment to delivering state-of-the-art solutions that meet the evolving challenges of border security in the U.S. and around the world. Sintela’s innovative approach to distributed fiber optic sensing continues to deliver the best technical performance and operational effectiveness for its customers and partners.”