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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, May 28th, 2019

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Thruvision's TAC passive people-screening camera. Photo: Thruvision

Thruvision’s Stand-Off People Screener Selected by L.A. Airports for Employee Screening Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has selected Thruvision’s TAC stand-off people screening camera to help with employee screening at airports. LAWA is the governing body of Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport. The value of the deal wasn’t disclosed but Thruvision said several TAC units are being acquired. The company says several U.S. airports are using the system and “many more internationally” and more than 200 systems…

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

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Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

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Army

Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says

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Unmanned Systems

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

A Republican senator on Armed Services Committee on Thursday said that defending against Iranian drones has been challenge for U.S. warfighters and will be an area of focus in the […]