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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, June 17th, 2014

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CBP Issues RFP for Baggage Scanner ID/IQ Contract Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for small scale X-Ray baggage scanners in support of its Non-Intrusive Inspection program. CBP says the system shall be capable of detecting contraband and weapons of mass destruction/weapons of mass effect hidden in personnel baggage, mail and packages at air, sea and land border crossings. The planned indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract will be for five years and there will…

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Army Secretary Says “We Need To Over-Invest in FLRAA To Get It Online As Quickly As Possible”

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Congress

Pentagon Fiscal 2027 Budget To Address Cannibalization Of Parts For F-35, Legislator Says

The Pentagon’s upcoming fiscal 2027 budget request will help reduce the cannibalization of parts for the F-35 fighter by Lockheed Martin [LMT], the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s […]