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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021

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TSA Issues RFP for Reduced Size EDS The Transportation Security Administration has issued a Request for Proposal for Reduced Size Explosive Detection Systems (RSEDS). The agency intends to deploy the systems with a lifespan of at least 15 years. The RSEDS systems are typically used in small to medium-size airports and can automatically screen about 80 checked bags an hour for explosives. Notice ID: 70T0421Q7672N004. Respond by Aug. 17. Contact: Shannon Welch, Shannon.welch@tsa.dhs.gov. CBP Solicits for Mobile X-Ray Vans Customs…

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Munitions Fired Represent Most of $25 Billion Spent By Pentagon on Iran War So Far

Munitions fired in the two-month old “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran represent most of the $25 billion cost the Pentagon has incurred thus far in the conflict, the acting Defense […]

Congress

Slotkin: Pentagon Should Use Anthropic’s Mythos To Spot Cyber Security Gaps

The Pentagon should be using Anthropic‘s recently announced Mythos artificial intelligence model to spot gaps in cyber security, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) said on Tuesda. “I think the thing that […]

Budd And Shaheen Bill Would Authorize 329 F-15EX Fighters

Two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), have introduced the Airpower Acceleration Act, which would authorize multi-year procurements of […]

Congress

HASC’s Wittman Sees ‘Challenging’ Push For $350B In Reconciliation Funds, Wants Sustained Defense Increase

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.– Congress’ work to pass $350 billion in reconciliation funds to support the Trump administration’s push for a $1.5 trillion fiscal year 2027 defense topline is “going to […]