Viken Detection
X-ray and Imaging detection technology
Viken Detection designs rugged, portable X-ray and XRF systems for security, environmental, and industrial professionals. Trusted by bomb squads, first responders, and safety teams, their advanced detection technologies deliver fast, accurate results in the field, helping users identify threats, hazardous materials, and structural risks with confidence.
Who Should Use Viken Detection Equipment?
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement relies on Viken’s portable X-ray and XRF tools to spot explosives, uncover contraband, analyze threats fast, and protect officers in high-risk situations.
Customs & Border Patrol
Customs and Border Patrol deploy Viken’s powerful portable detection systems to expose hidden contraband, stop smuggling in its tracks, and defend our borders with speed, strength, and precision.
Corrections
With Viken’s portable detection systems, corrections teams quickly expose hidden contraband, stop smuggled weapons and drugs, and strengthen facility security through fast, dependable screening.
Military & Defense
Military units deploy Viken’s rugged portable detection systems to identify explosives, assess threats in real time, and maintain mission-ready security in high-risk environments.
Detection technology that preys on threats.
Viken Detection powers the front lines with rugged, high-performance portable X-ray and XRF systems built for action. Engineered for speed, precision, and durability, Viken’s technology helps teams uncover explosives, expose hidden contraband, and identify hazardous materials in seconds—right where the mission happens.
From law enforcement and military units to customs, corrections, and environmental professionals, Viken equips those who protect and serve with the confidence to act decisively. Ready to strengthen your detection capabilities? Explore Viken Detection solutions today.
Nighthawk™
Handheld X-Ray Backscatter Imaging System
With laser-focused vision, the Nighthawk Handheld X-Ray Backscatter Imaging System sees what is invisible to the human eye, detecting concealed contraband, weapons, narcotics and explosives in luggage, barrels, vehicles, upholstery, and many other applications. The ideal union of image quality, penetration, ergonomics and safety, the Nighthawk features automatic lead-trap identification, a newly engineered detector, and upgradeable higher energy.
Customizable with a transmission panel accessory for on-the-fly imaging.
Raven™
Handheld X-Ray Imager
The Viken Raven is a powerful handheld XRF analyzer designed for fast, accurate elemental analysis in the field. Ideal for detecting lead-based paint and heavy metals, Raven delivers lab-quality results in seconds. Rugged and easy to use, it helps inspectors ensure safety, compliance, and environmental protection.
Osprey™/Harrier™
Vehicle X-Ray Portal
Vehicle X-ray inspection systems designed for comprehensive threat detection. The Osprey family includes portals and mobile scanners that provide photorealistic backscatter and transmission imaging to reveal hidden narcotics, weapons, explosives, and other contraband inside and under vehicles at checkpoints, borders, and security sites. The Harrier 3VX offers enhanced three-sided vehicle scanning with superior resolution and material discrimination for high-throughput environments, helping inspectors quickly and accurately screen passenger and commercial vehicles.
Foxhound™
Handheld Chemical Analyzer
A compact, field-ready narcotics analyzer that rapidly detects a wide range of drugs, including opiates, cocaine, and synthetic fentanyl, using advanced ion mobility spectrometry. Designed for law enforcement and public safety, it identifies trace and bulk substances on the spot to support effective drug interdiction.
What does Viken Detection specialize in?
Viken Detection specializes in portable X-ray imaging and inspection systems used for non-intrusive screening of vehicles, packages, and suspicious items in public safety and security operations.
What types of inspections can Viken portable X-ray systems perform?
Viken systems are commonly used for vehicle inspections, cargo screening, contraband detection, explosive threat evaluation, and examination of suspicious packages or containers.
Who typically uses Viken Detection systems?
Users include law enforcement agencies, border protection teams, customs officials, corrections facilities, military units, and other government security organizations.
Are Viken systems mobile and field-deployable?
Yes. Viken systems are designed for portability and rapid deployment, enabling inspections in parking lots, checkpoints, ports of entry, or remote field locations.
How does portable X-ray inspection improve security operations?
Portable X-ray systems allow teams to inspect objects and vehicles without dismantling or physically opening them, improving officer safety and speeding up inspection workflows.
Can Viken systems detect contraband hidden inside vehicles?
Portable X-ray imaging can help identify anomalies and concealed items within vehicles and compartments, supporting contraband interdiction and threat assessment workflows.
What training is required to operate Viken portable X-ray systems?
Operators typically receive training on system setup, safe radiation practices, image interpretation, and integration with agency SOPs and inspection protocols.
Are Viken systems safe to operate around personnel?
Portable X-ray systems are designed with safety controls and operational procedures. Agencies must follow manufacturer guidance, radiation safety standards, and applicable regulations during use.
How are images stored and documented during inspections?
Depending on configuration, inspection images and data can be saved for evidence documentation, reporting, and after-action review in accordance with agency policies.
Can Viken systems be integrated into checkpoint or border operations?
Yes. Viken systems are commonly deployed at checkpoints, border crossings, ports, and high-security facilities to enhance screening and inspection capabilities.
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