BAE Systems partners with Home Office on border security

The three-year £38m contract aims to enable Border Force and related agencies to manage, in real time, vast amounts of data relating to the 300 million passenger journeys and 385 million tonnes of freight that enter the UK every year.

The amount of information held across the Home Office, wider government and industry is increasing rapidly and understanding these large datasets quickly is critical for identifying risks to national security.

Through the development of advanced risk analytics services with the Home Office, also known as ‘Cerberus’, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence will enable the Border Force and related agencies to streamline and augment the process of real-time threat detection and intervention.

The capabilities will also enable the government to securely connect and analyse data over a longer period to gain a better understanding of the bigger picture and macro trends, helping to inform longer term strategy, as well as simplifying processes for traders and travellers.