AS&E Receives Order for ZBV Military Trailers

• Its First Order from an International Government Agency for ZBV Military Trailers

(Billerica, Mass., July 8, 2010) -- American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E(R)) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a $3.0 million order for multiple ZBV(TM) Military Trailers (ZBV Mil Trailers) from an international government agency. The ZBV Mil Trailer is a ruggedized version of the Company's patented, top-selling Z Backscatter(TM) Van (ZBV) system and is ideal for screening vehicles for car and truck bombs.

"With this first order from an international government agency, security officials will have the capability to respond effectively and quickly to inspect vehicles for explosive threats and contraband," said Anthony R. Fabiano, President and CEO of AS&E. "The ZBV Mil Trailer has a proven performance record in harsh environments and has been extremely successful in war zones for force protection and counterterrorism operations."

Source : American Science and Engineering Inc.