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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, October 4th, 2022

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Contract Awards

Palantir Grabs $96 Million Renewal of DHS Security Investigations Contract The Department of Homeland Security has awarded Palantir Technologies [PLTR] a potential $95.9 million contract to continue providing support to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Investigative Case Management System (ICM). HSI, a division of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, investigates transnational crime and threats. The ICM system is used across HSI to manage all case work, including investigative activities and prosecutions. HIS combats human trafficking, disrupts and dismantles international gangs and drug…

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

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

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]