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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

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Smiths Detection Launches Upgraded Screening Management PlatformSmiths Detection has launched its upgraded screening management software, Checkpoint.Evoplus, which is designed to streamline security processes by increasing passenger throughput, optimize resources, reduce operating costs and increase security. The software management platform links individual components and sensors that previously couldn’t communicate with each other into an integrated solution, producing operational and supporting new functions such as centralized screening and direct search. Checkpoint.Evoplus also allows suspicious areas of carry-on bags to be marked and…

Unmanned Systems

Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says

A Republican senator on Armed Services Committee on Thursday said that defending against Iranian drones has been challenge for U.S. warfighters and will be an area of focus in the […]

Pentagon

Pentagon ‘Working Options’ On Iran Supplemental, May Seek Funds For New Capabilities

The Pentagon is “working options” for a potential supplemental spending request to fund the operation against Iran and replenish munitions used in the strike campaign, with a senior official noting […]

Congress

Wicker Backs “Crash Program” To Supply Ukraine With Low-Cost Weapons

Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) on Thursday proposed a rapid effort to supply Ukraine with low-cost weapons to aid that country in turning back Russia. “We […]

Congress

Dem Lawmakers Want To Codify Trump’s Push For More Defense Contractor Accountability

A group of four Congressional Democrats want to codify President Donald Trump’s push to hold defense firms accountable for prioritizing production investments over paying out stock buybacks, and are seeking […]