Homeland Security
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Homeland SecurityCoast Guard Awards Bollinger Contract For Two More FRCs
Bollinger Shipyards this week said it has received a contract option for two more Coast Guard fast response cutters (FRCs), bringing the total number of short-endurance vessels to 67. The […]
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Homeland SecurityPolar Security Cutter To Start Construction By December
The Coast Guard’s top acquisition official Tuesday said the service expects the long-delayed first Polar Security Cutter (PSC) to finally start construction by December. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.), chairman of […]
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Unmanned SystemsFagan Credits USVs With Limiting Migrant Departures By Sea
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) that are patrolling the seas are helping to prevent boats carrying illegal migrants from departing from a country and head for the U.S., Coast Guard Commandant […]
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Homeland SecurityCoast Guard Plans Testing Of Proliferated LEO SatCom, Other Capabilities
The Coast Guard this summer plans to assess a proliferated low-Earth orbit (pLEO) satellite system on one of its cutters in the Arctic region for a number of applications such […]
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CongressRep. Amodei Eyes Markup Of Homeland Security Funding Bill By End Of May
The new chairman of the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hopes to mark up the Department of Homeland Security’s $60.8 billion fiscal year 2025 budget request by the end of […]
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CyberCISA Releases Proposed Rule For Cyber Incident Reporting
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Wednesday released proposed regulations requiring covered critical infrastructure owners and operators to disclose cybersecurity and ransomware incidents. The 447-page notice of proposed […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDHS Plans AI Pilot Projects In Three Mission Areas
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday released its first roadmap for artificial intelligence to include three pilot projects this year to examine mission benefits for Homeland Security Investigations (HIS), […]
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Homeland SecurityNew NORTHCOM Chief Initiates Capabilities Assessment
The new commander of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has begun a 90-day assessment that will include recommendations related to both commands’ abilities to fulfill […]
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Homeland SecurityCBP Requests Less Funding For Border Security Technology
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Monday delivered its fiscal year 2025 budget request to Congress, proposing no funds for non-intrusive inspection (NII) systems used to scan vehicles and cargo […]
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Homeland SecurityCoast Guard Seeks Two More FRCs In FY ‘25 Budget To Enhance Indo-Pacific Presence
The Coast Guard is requesting $216 million in fiscal year 2025 for two fast response cutters (FRCs) as part of a plan to bolster the service’s presence in the Indo-Pacific […]
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