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Homeland Security

Ahura Scientific Introduces Bottled Liquid Screener

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Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

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Ahura Scientific, Inc. has introduced TruScreen, a handheld instrument that screens glass or plastic containers for liquid explosives threats. The company says that TruScreen can quickly distinguish between threat-listed materials, such as explosive substances and precursors, and benign substances that are safe to carry on board an aircraft. The device can analyze through the walls of translucent glass or plastic containers without direct contact with the substance in question. The target application for TruScreen is aviation checkpoints. The company says…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]