Thales, in cooperation with the prime contractor Oberthur Technologies, has delivered a complete biometric e-passport issuance and control solution for the Republic of Uzbekistan, marking the new system’s entry into operational service throughout the country. In 2010, Thales was selected by Oberthur Technologies to deliver the e-passport system for the Republic of Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Finance. To meet the requirements, Thales states it has supplied 411 biometric data acquisition stations at locations throughout Uzbekistan and at its embassies around the world. The Group is also responsible for the centralised system that monitors passport applications and manages passport issuance. According to the provider, the border control system is in place at 56 border posts.
