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Archives :: Homeland Security, TSA, DHS policy, news, jobs and operations
Displaying 1 - 20 of 3783 stories.
February 6, 2012
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) last week said it plans to award up to $10 million this year for a number of pilot projects under a White House initiative to boost the wider use of identity solutions in the marketplace. The NIST...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/NIST-Plans-Pilot-Project-Awards-To-Advance-Trusted-Identities-In-Cyber-Space_16657.html February 6, 2012
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) last week awarded separate contracts to L-3 Communications [LLL] and SAIC [SAI] to provide the agency with checked baggage explosive detection systems (EDS) that require less space to operate. L-3’s award...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/L-3-SAIC-Nab-TSA-Awards-For-Reduced-Size-Explosive-Detection-Systems_16664.html February 1, 2012
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and several of her Democratic and Republican colleagues on a panel that oversees the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) yesterday introduced a bill requiring the department to launch an independent study of the health effects...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/Collins-Colleagues-Want-Study-On-Health-Effects-Of-X-Ray-Body-Imagers_16619.html January 26, 2012
Army Gen. Charles Jacoby, commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, joined Lt. Gen. Walter Semianiw, Canada Command commander, yesterday to sign three key bilateral documents that further develop the combined defense and security of Canada and the United...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/Leaders-of-NORAD-U-S-Northern-Command-Canada-Command-Sign-Bilateral-Agreements_16541.html January 25, 2012
Combining their collective expertise in systems and products that protect troops, vehicles and various infrastructures, Britain’s BAE Systems and Composite Technologies have signed an exclusive teaming for a line of business focused on products and...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/BAE-Composites-Firm-Team-On-Infrastructure-Protection-Solutions_16526.html January 20, 2012
To help it better serve some of its classified customers in the area of cyber security, General Dynamics [GD] yesterday opened its Cyber and Intelligence Solution Center near Fort Meade, Md., home to the National Security Agency and the U.S. Cyber Command...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/GD-Opens-Cyber-And-Intelligence-Center-Near-NSA-Cyber-Command_16482.html January 19, 2012
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) yesterday said that its new passenger pre-screening pilot effort has begun at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the sixth airport that is using the expedited security screening program. Approved...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/TSA-Launches-PreCheck-Passenger-Pre-Screening-Pilot-at-LAX_16470.html January 13, 2012
In an attempt to build on its success in designing and building a new class of high-endurance cutters that are successfully operating for the U.S. Coast Guard, Huntington Ingalls Industries [HII] has introduced two variants of the ship for international...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/HII-Introduces-Two-NSC-Variants-For-International-Patrol-Frigate-Sales_16396.html January 12, 2012
The Army has awarded European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co., (EADS) North America a $212.7 million contract to deliver 39 UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) as part of its total acquisition plan. Of the contract, 32 Lakotas will be produced in...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/Army-Contracts-For-39-More-EADS-UH-72A-Lakota-Helicopters_16384.html January 10, 2012
Motivation is key in assessing the risks of cyber-attacks and what to do about them for defense companies as well as government and commercial entities, a key official at Stroz Friedberg LLC, a global digital risk management and investigations firm, told...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/Motivation-Can-Determine-Cyber-Response-Risk-Official-Says_16336.html January 9, 2012
New strategic guidance from the White House builds on work done by the services over the past several years on lessons learned in conflict and considerations of the future. The armed forces are to be “agile, flexible and ready for the full range of...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/New-Strategic-Guidance-Builds-On-Ongoing-Service-Efforts_16326.html January 5, 2012
General Dynamics [GD] has created a new organization to provide long-range infrared and high-definition imaging systems, the company said yesterday. General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies is built on the company’s existing electro-optical infrared...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/General-Dynamics-Creates-Infrared-High-Definition-Imaging-Organization_16301.html January 5, 2012
The State Department yesterday set up the Bureau of Counterterrorism, absorbing the responsibilities of the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism, in line with a recommendation of the department’s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/State-Department-Establishes-Bureau-of-Counterterrorism_16302.html January 4, 2012
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions [KTOS] yesterday said it has acquired select assets of a critical infrastructure and public safety system integration business from an undisclosed large international public company. Kratos, paid $20 million in cash for...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/Kratos-Acquires-Public-Safety-Business_16292.html December 23, 2011
After beginning to circulate draft legislation last week aimed at helping to achieve consensus on a comprehensive cyber security bill in the Senate, Senate staff this week began meeting with various stakeholders, including relevant Senate committees, to...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/Senate-Staff-Still-Working-To-Craft-Cyber-Bill-For-Introduction-In-Early-2012_16237.html December 23, 2011
Alan Bersin, commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), said yesterday he plans to resign effective Dec. 30. David Aguilar, deputy commissioner of CBP, will serve as the acting commissioner until a successor for Bersin is found. Thomas...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/CBP-Chief-Bersin-To-Resign_16238.html December 22, 2011
Siding with the Senate’s proposed funding level, Congress is providing $400 million in FY ’12 for border security technology and fencing programs, nearly $128 million less than the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requested. In their FY...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/Congress-Provides-$400-Million-For-Border-Security-Technology_16213.html December 22, 2011
The Coast Guard this week said it has awarded a potential five-year, $42.8 million contract to Mythics to provide software licenses for a new information technology system to manage the service’s logistics. The award for the software portion of the...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/Coast-Guard-Awards-Small-Firm-$43-Million-For-CG-LIMS-Software-Licenses_16216.html December 21, 2011
The National Guard will continue its support of Customs and Border Protection along the nation’s southwest border beyond December but its role will be expand beyond providing ground support to include of aerial support, giving the Border Patrol...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/National-Guard-Taking-On-Aerial-Support-Role-Along-Southwest-Border_16203.html December 20, 2011
The Coast Guard acquisition budget for surface ships, aviation assets and C4ISR needs was essentially fully funded at $1.4 billion by Congress in the FY ’12 appropriations budget for the Department of Homeland Security that passed the Senate on Sunday...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/homeland_defense/Congress-Fully-Funds-Coast-Guard-Recapitalization-Efforts-In-FY-12-Budget_16197.html
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