Thales and Infineon Win Passport Security Contract in the US

A contract to provide the US State Department with passport electronics and software has been awarded to Thales and Infineon. 

The US Government Publishing Office (GPO) has awarded a contract for security features, including the chip, software, and packaging, in the US passport. The contract has been awarded to Thales DIS USA, Inc and Infineon Technologies Americas Corporation, and allows for the companies to supply these security solutions for up to 10 years. 

GPO manufactures the US passport – including many of its components – for the Department of State, which then personalises the book for American travellers, government officials, and diplomats. 

‘The US passport is one of the most important documents GPO produces,’ said GPO Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern. ‘We are grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Department of State and are committed to delivering a first-rate product and customer experience. Awarding these contracts will allow us to continue producing the world’s most advanced and secure passport.’