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By Cal Biesecker

Sunday, April 2nd, 2017

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TSA to Issue Solicitation for Replacement Medium Speed EDS at Indy AirportThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) around April 10 plans to issue a solicitation to purchase replacement medium-speed explosive detection systems (EDS) for an inline checked baggage inspection system at Indianapolis International Airport. The procurement is part of a recapitalization project for the airport. Sol. No. TSA25-04-02554. Contact: Shannon Welch, contract specialist, Shannon.welch@tsa.dhs.gov.GSA Issues RFI for Continuous Diagnostics and MitigationThe General Services Administration (GSA) is considering a new Special Item…

Unmanned Systems

Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says

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Pentagon

Pentagon ‘Working Options’ On Iran Supplemental, May Seek Funds For New Capabilities

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Congress

Wicker Backs “Crash Program” To Supply Ukraine With Low-Cost Weapons

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Congress

Dem Lawmakers Want To Codify Trump’s Push For More Defense Contractor Accountability

A group of four Congressional Democrats want to codify President Donald Trump’s push to hold defense firms accountable for prioritizing production investments over paying out stock buybacks, and are seeking […]