AS&E Receives Follow-on Order for Four ZBV Systems from African Country

• Existing Customer in Africa to Use ZBV Systems for Law Enforcement

Billerica, Mass - American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today the receipt of an order for four Z Backscatter(tm) Vans (ZBV) from an African country for law enforcement applications. This customer currently has two ZBV(tm) systems in operation, purchased in September 2011.

"Since their original deployment less than 2 months ago, the ZBV systems have proven their detection capability to our law enforcement customer," said Anthony Fabiano, President and CEO. "With these additional ZBV systems, security officials in this leading African nation will have six very powerful and effective tools to inspect cargo and vehicles for explosive threats and contraband. We will work closely with our customer to provide and maintain their growing fleet of ZBV systems."

Source : AS&E