Homeland Security
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Homeland Security
DHS S&T Plans Standoff Technology Explosives Demo Programs
The Explosives Branch within Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate plans to conduct operational field demonstrations of remotely- operated and standoff explosive countermeasure technologies to address […]
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CongressPoland, United States, Sign European Missile Defense Agreement To Erect Shield
Rep. Franks Says Deal Resolves Concerns Of Congress; It Is Time To Fund European Defense Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski signed a deal for […]
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Homeland Security
Russian Invasion Of Georgia Proves U.S. Need For Directed-Energy Weapons Against Missile, Air Threats
The United States needs to field laser weapons, including solid-state assets, now, not later, a new report states. Proof of the urgent need for directed-energy defenses have been provided by […]
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Business/FinancialBallistic Missile Defense Programs Comprise 10 Percent Of Lockheed Revenues
Sales of ballistic missile defense systems and components have grown to make up 10 percent of the revenues in Lockheed Martin [LMT], the largest defense contractor, a senior official said […]
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Business/Financial
Launches
Space Shuttles For Hubble Mission, Standby, Unharmed By Storm; Shuttle Atlantis Still Set For Liftoff At 1:34 A.M. ET Oct. 8 Tropical Storm Fay, despite its drenching deluge that flooded […]
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Business/Financial
Cobham To Acquire ADG Microwave Systems Unit For $26 Million
Britain’s Cobham plc said on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire the Global Microwave Systems (GMS) unit of The Allied Defense Group [ADG] for $26 million in cash in […]
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Business/Financial
Verified Identity Obtains $44.4 Million In Venture Funding
Registered Traveler (RT) service provider Verified Identity Pass yesterday said it has secured $44.4 million in venture funding from new and existing investors for use in furthering its membership growth […]
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Homeland Security
NORAD, NORTHCOM Leader Cites Challenges With Maritime Warning Role
By Emelie Rutherford The North American Aerospace Defense Command’s (NORAD) burgeoning maritime-warning role "doesn’t come easy," said its leader, who talked yesterday about challenges with sharing situational-awareness data with partners […]
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Homeland Security
TSA Plans to Solicit Security Equipment Integration/Eval Services
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to issue a solicitation around Aug. 21 for Security Equipment Integration and Evaluation Services. Responsibilities will include installation, deployment as well as evaluation and […]
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Homeland Security
TSA Pre-Solicits for HAZPRINT Help
The Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Transportation Threat Assessment & Credentialing, Hazmat Threat Assessment Program office has issued a pre-solicitation notice requesting contractor support for a single-point information management system and […]