Leidos, Analogic security joint venture approved in Australia
( August 12, 2026, 04:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A proposed joint venture that would combine Analogic Corporation with the assets and entities that comprise Leidos’s Security Enterprise Solutions and Industrial and General Automation businesses has received clearance from Australia’s antitrust watchdog. In a determination published on Wednesday, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said that the parties are not close competitors in the supply of cabin and checked baggage explosive-detection systems to airport customers in Australia. Analogic, controlled by affiliates of Altaris Partners, is active in aviation security globally and supplies explosive-detection systems to original equipment manufacturers abroad, which may then be supplied into Australia. Leidos is active in aviation security globally and supplies cabin and checked baggage explosive-detection systems in Australia.Determination is attached....
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