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Homeland Security

DHS S&T Issues RFI for Coherent X-Ray Scattering Technology

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Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

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The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate is conducting market research related to the further development of Coherent X-Ray Scattering (CXS) or Diffraction (CXD) technology as a reliable for identifying and or detecting explosives in airport luggage. The Request for Information is being issued to ascertain the level of interest and capabilities of private industry to develop prototype systems suitable for laboratory assessment by the government. CXS is a critical element in the broader Manhattan II…

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. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

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

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]

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 […]