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Cal Biesecker
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UncategorizedTech Developments
Smiths Detection Introduces Software Integrated, Remote Screening of X-Ray Systems Smiths Detection has launched Checkpoint.Evo, an integrated airport security software suite that allows centralized remote screening of X-Ray systems used […]
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Bill Directs Deployment of Biometric Exit System, Border Security Technologies
A new Republican-sponsored border security bill that cleared a House committee but is meeting resistance in the full chamber and from the Obama administration directs the deployment of a biometric […]
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DHS Creating Strategic Sourcing Initiative for ETDs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says the next Qualified Products List (QPL) for explosives trace detector (ETD) systems will be a strategic sourcing ordering vehicle for the department, marking […]
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Briefing
Implant Sciences Corp.’s [IMSC] board of directors named William McGann, the company’s chief operating officer, as its new CEO effective immediately, letting go former CEO Glenn Bolduc. Bolduc also resigned […]
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CongressHouse Republicans Withdraw Border Security Bill From Floor Consideration For Now
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday withdrew plans for bringing a Republican crafted border security bill before the House floor on Wednesday. The House Rules Committee, which had […]
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Business/FinancialCAE To Acquire Bombardier’s Military Aviation Training Business
Canada’s CAE on Monday said it has agreed to acquire Bombardier’s Military Aviation Training business for $15.9 million, enhancing its capabilities as a training systems integrator and expanding its offering […]
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Business/FinancialRaytheon Acquires Developer Of Small UAS Systems
Raytheon [RTN] on Monday said it has acquired Sensintel, a small Arizona-based firm that develops and produces small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the intelligence and special operations markets. Terms […]
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Defense WatchDefense Watch
NSC-7 Production Starts. Fabrication of the seventh Coast Guard National Security Cutter (NSC) has begun at shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries’ facilities in Pascagoula, Miss. The production contract for the cutter […]
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CongressDHS Chief Slams Border Security Bill Calling It ‘Unworkable’
Border security legislation expected to be taken up by the House this week that prescribes specific technology solutions on a sector-by-sector basis along the nation’s southern border, requires the establishment […]
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Business/FinancialRockwell Collins Posts Solid First Quarter Results
Bolstered by its acquisition of ARINC, strong results in its commercial aviation business, and the retroactive extension of a federal tax credit, Rockwell Collins [COL] on Friday posted positive top […]