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Homeland Security

DHS EML Wants Info on Radioactive Decontamination

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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

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The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Environmental Measurements Laboratory (EML) is seeking information about providers of equipment and products for radioactive decontamination of building surfaces by surface blasting, pressure washing, chemical extractants, coatings, and mechanical scarification to meet the needs of emergency responders. The information is being gathered for the System, Assessment and Validation of Emergency Responders Program, which conducts comparative assessments and validation activities that provide the emergency responder community with information on important products and services. Sol. No.…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]