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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

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Elbit Systems of America’s EFW Inc. subsidiary has received a $1.9 million contract from Customs and Border Protection to supply and install a radar system and tower in Texas. The radar and 50-foot tower are expected to be delivered within seven months at a remote site in Webb County, Texas.Unisys Corp. has appointed Ann-Marie Johnson as business development executive for the Department of Homeland Security within its U.S. federal business. Johnson will be responsible for leading client relationships, strengthening domain…

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