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Heathrow Rolls Out New Scanners Ending Liquid and Laptop Checks

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Passengers travelling through Heathrow Airport will no longer need to remove liquids or laptops from their hand luggage, as the airport has completed a full rollout of advanced CT security scanners across all four terminals. Heathrow said it is now the world’s largest airport to operate the technology at every security lane.

The high-resolution 3D scanners allow travellers to keep items such as shampoos, water bottles, tablets and laptops inside their bags during screening, significantly reducing the need for manual checks. Depending on regulatory approval, passengers may also be able to carry liquid containers of up to two litres, potentially ending the long-standing 100-millilitre rule introduced in 2006 after a foiled liquid explosives plot.

Airports in cities including New York, Hong Kong and Dubai have begun adopting similar systems to speed up security processes. Heathrow said the upgrade cost around £1 billion and comes as the airport pursues plans for a third runway.

German drone startup Quantum nears €150 million funding round, set to triple valuation

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German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems is nearing completion of a €150 million ($175 million) funding round that could triple its valuation to €3 billion, according to a report from Manager Magazin. The surge in investor interest follows heightened demand for drone defense technologies amid rising security incidents at airports and critical infrastructure sites.

Quantum’s latest model, the “Jaeger”, is specifically designed to intercept and neutralize hostile drones, addressing growing threats linked to unauthorized aerial activity — some of which European authorities suspect may be part of hybrid warfare efforts by Russia.

The Munich-based startup plans to use the fresh capital to expand through acquisitions of smaller technology firms and startups, strengthening its technological edge in autonomous flight, sensor integration, and drone countermeasures.

According to Manager Magazin, Quantum expects revenues of €300 million in 2025, rising to over €500 million in 2026, and is already planning a second, larger funding round in 2026 that could push its valuation up to €5 billion.

Founded in 2015, Quantum Systems has quickly become one of Europe’s leading drone technology firms, supplying military, defense, and security agencies. The company did not respond to a request for comment from Reuters.

The report coincides with Germany’s decision to grant police new authority to shoot down rogue drones, a move reflecting growing concerns over drone-related disruptions at European airports.