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Cal Biesecker
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Defense Watch
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Capitol Hill Week Ahead. The House comes back to Washington this week, and the question will be whether it can approve a budget resolution by the April 15 deadline. That […]
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Business/FinancialAlbany International Completes Acquisition Of Harris’ Aerostructures Business
Albany International Corp. [AIN] on Friday said it has completed its $210 million acquisition of Harris Corp.’s [HRS] Aerostructures business in a deal that complements its existing aerospace composites business. […]
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CongressSenate Approves Airport, Transportation Security Measures As Part Of FAA Bill
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed two amendments aimed at boosting airport and transportation security as part of its consideration of a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) […]
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CongressLocal First Responders Cite Need For More Cyber Training
With cyber threats on the rise and rapid advances in technology outpacing the ability of local law enforcement to keep up, there is a need for more training and education […]
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BudgetDHS S&T Supporting Efforts To Exploit Social Media For Immigration Vetting
The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology (S&T) branch is supporting an effort begun last December to better leverage social media to vet immigrants for potential ties to terrorism in […]
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CongressTSA Chief Says Could Make Use Of More Mobile Security Teams
If Congress were to fund additional mobile security teams, they would be deployed throughout the surface and aviation transportation environments, the head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) told a […]
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Business/FinancialMB Aerospace Acquires Engine Component Manufacturer Centrax Turbine
MB Aerospace on Monday said it has acquired Centrax Turbine Components, adding new customers and capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Centrax’ customers include Britain’s Rolls-Royce, France’s SNECMA, […]
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UncategorizedBusiness Opportunities
DHS Releases RFP for Security Operations Center Support Services The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking support services for its Security Operations Center […]
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Contract Awards
Iraq Airport Orders Z Portal, Parcel Inspection Systems from AS&E American Science and Engineering [ASEI] says it has received an order for Iraq’s Najaf International Airport for a Z Portal […]