Expanding its capabilities into a new area, Cross Match Technologies has acquired Canada's Labcal Technologies Inc., a developer and supplier of a ruggedized mobile and wireless handheld authentication device that reads fingerprints and various types of identification cards, instantly giving Cross Match a play in emerging and evolving credential programs. Terms of the deal were nt disclosed. Labcal, which has fewer than 20 employees, in 2006 introduced its Be.U Mobile handheld identity management device, which meets U.S. Defense Department MIL-STD-810F…
Congress Updates
House Narrowly Votes To Pass $1.15 Trillion FY ‘27 NDAA, Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0
The House on Wednesday narrowly voted to pass its $1.15 trillion version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill […]
Senate Appropriators Press On Supplemental’s Requests Beyond Iran Scope, Hegseth Urges Full Funding
Senate appropriators have pressed Pentagon leadership on the decision to include funds in the Iran war supplemental request for items beyond the current military operation, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth […]
House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense
House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill that includes $60 billion for defense, a figure slightly below the Trump administration’s request to cover Iran war […]
Senate Dems Block Consideration Of FY ‘27 NDAA Over Iran War Concerns
Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a vote to advance consideration of the chamber’s $1.14 trillion fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization (NDAA). The procedural vote was 46-50, failing to reach […]