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Homeland Security

Cross Match Adds Mobile, Wireless Capability with Labcal Purchase

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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

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Expanding its capabilities into a new area, Cross Match Technologies has acquired Canada's Labcal Technologies Inc., a developer and supplier of a ruggedized mobile and wireless handheld authentication device that reads fingerprints and various types of identification cards, instantly giving Cross Match a play in emerging and evolving credential programs. Terms of the deal were nt disclosed. Labcal, which has fewer than 20 employees, in 2006 introduced its Be.U Mobile handheld identity management device, which meets U.S. Defense Department MIL-STD-810F…

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

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Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

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Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]