(IN BRIEF) The Alaska DMV has awarded Thales a new contract to provide secure, next-generation driver’s licenses and ID cards, featuring cutting-edge security technology. The polycarbonate cards, with laser-engraved translucent windows and biometric verification, are designed to prevent identity fraud and counterfeiting. This renewed partnership, set for up to 10 years, will see 225,000 advanced cards issued annually starting in fall 2024, making Alaska the first U.S. state to adopt this innovative technology.
(PRESS RELEASE) LA DÉFENSE, 14-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has awarded Thales a new contract to produce secure, next-generation driver’s licenses and ID cards. With this second consecutive partnership, Thales will supply nearly 225,000 advanced polycarbonate cards annu