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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, May 6th, 2014

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Smiths Detection Nabs $115K TSA Award for ETDs Smiths Detection has won the latest installment from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for explosive threat detectors, a $115,500 award for the company’s Ionscan 500DT desktop systems. The systems are typically used as secondary screening measures at aviation security checkpoints and for hold baggage. Kratos Receives $10M Contract in Mass Transportation Security Awards Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. [KTOS] says its Public Safety & Security division has received a $7.3 million…

Space

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

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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 […]