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UncategorizedTech Developments
OSI Systems’ CT Checkpoint Scanner Approved in Europe OSI Systems [OSIS] says its computed tomography (CT)-based checkpoint parcel scanner has received Standard C2 approval by the European Civil Aviation Conference […]
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UncategorizedCoast Guard Proposes Delay in TWIC Readers for Certain Facilities
The Coast Guard is proposing a three-year delay in requiring the deployment of transportation worker credentials in certain facilities and is taking the next month to accept comments on the […]
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UncategorizedSenate Appropriators Back Administration on Border Security Funding
The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved its version of a fiscal year 2019 spending bill that prioritizes building physical barriers along the southern border more so than additional technology deployments. […]
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UncategorizedBriefing
Telos Identity Management Solutions has received a subcontract from IndraSoft, Inc., to provide nationwide fingerprinting services to the U.S. Census Bureau. IndraSoft has a $64 million, multi-year contract with the […]
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UncategorizedReport: Switching From Russian To U.S. Helicopters Undercuts Afghan Capability
Afghanistan’s military is fielding UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters that lack the lift capacity and flight capabilities of the Russian Mi-17s it currently flies, which are also simpler to fly and […]
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UncategorizedRheinmetall Launches UGV Paving Way For ‘Robotic Ground Task Forces’
Rheinmetall Canada’s new unmanned ground vehicle, launched the week of June 10, is expected to pave the way for future “robotic ground task force capabilities” following testing with the Germany Army […]
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UncategorizedElbit Receives Approvals From Israel Government In Deal For IMI Systems
Israel’s Elbit Systems [ESLT] on June 19 said it has reached agreement with the Israeli government for the tender of state shares related to the company’s pending $495 million acquisition of IMI Systems […]
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UncategorizedRheinmetall Wins Canada Frigate Countermeasure Expansion
The Canadian Navy awarded Rheinmetall a $14 million order to expand the multi ammunition softkill system (MASS) on its cruisers, the company said June 20. The Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class frigates currently feature the […]
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UncategorizedSaab Competing For Brazilian Corvette Program
Sweden’s Saab and the Netherland’s Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding said on June 18 they are working together to jointly compete for four Brazilian Navy Tamandaré-class corvettes (CCTs). If the Brazilian Navy chooses the team, Saab […]
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UncategorizedDespite Opposition to New Warhead Funding, Feinstein Signals Support for NNSA Budget Bill
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who this week voted against the Senate’s 2019 National Defense Authorization Act because it would authorize the Department of Energy to create a low-yield nuclear warhead, […]