:

Briefing

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, March 24th, 2015

SHARE:

Implant Sciences Corp. [IMSC] has shipped more than $750,000 of its handheld and desktop explosives trace detection systems to various customers in Asia, the company says of previously undisclosed orders. The shipments include a mix of QS-H150 handheld and QS-B220 desktop ETDs for deployments in military, aviation security and critical infrastructure protection uses. “Asia continues to remain a strong market for the company, and our certification successes have helped build our sales in the region even more,” says Darryl Jones,…

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 […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]