Summary:
- TSA to deploy Rohde & Schwarz QPS201 advanced imaging technology scanners at U.S. airport checkpoints in 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities, modernising security screening for high passenger volumes.
- Millimetre wave-based QPS201 scanners enable fast, hands-down, passenger-friendly screening while meeting the highest TSA and ECAC certification standards.
- Investment supports more efficient, accessible airport security operations as the industry prepares for a decade of major global events, including the World Cup and Olympic Games.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is deploying Rohde & Schwarz QPS201 security scanners with advanced imaging technology (AIT) at airport checkpoints in the U.S. host cities of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“We are thrilled to receive this award to deliver QPS201’s high-volume and passenger-friendly on-person security screening technology to modernise checkpoints at the airports of cities hosting the matches,” said Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc CEO Frank Dunn. “TSA’s continued investment in the QPS will also further expand Rohde & Schwarz’s economic impact as we grow and create jobs at our facilities in Maryland and Texas.”
Vice President of Microwave Imaging Andreas Haegele added: “We are proud TSA is investing in modernising security checkpoints at the Soccer World Cup 2026 host city airports with our high-performance QPS201 technology platform. Rohde & Schwarz is deeply committed to our partnership with TSA. We will continue to develop and deliver innovative and effective on-person screening solutions to make airport security more efficient and convenient in the upcoming mega decade of travel including the Soccer World Cup, America’s 250th anniversary and the Olympic Games.”
The QPS201 achieved TSA qualification in 2022, approving it for use in U.S. passenger security screening checkpoints and has achieved certification to TSA and European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) highest standards. There are more than 100 R&S QPS201 scanners deployed in U.S. airports already and more than 2,000 systems deployed in airports worldwide. The QPS201 uses millimetre wave radio frequency technology to rapidly and accurately screen passengers for concealed threats. The system requires only milliseconds per scan and its open design and hands-down scan pose makes security screening easy and accessible for travellers.
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