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Homeland Security

DoD Seeks Info on Joint Contaminated Surface Detector

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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

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The Defense Department is requesting information and seeking sources for a Joint Contaminated Surface Detector (JCSD) to enter a System Development and Demonstration phase with potential for production options. The JCSD will detect and identify ground deposition of liquid and solid chemical warfare agents, non-traditional agents, and toxic industrial chemicals while on the move. The JCSD will be integrated into Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Platforms, specifically variants of the Stryker and Light Armored Vehicle. Sol. No. W911SR-08-R-0039. Respond by…

Congress

Senate Dems Block Consideration Of FY ‘27 NDAA Over Iran War Concerns

Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a vote to advance consideration of the chamber’s $1.14 trillion fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization (NDAA). The procedural vote was 46-50, failing to reach […]

Congress

Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) raised concerns at a hearing on Tuesday about the majority of funds in the $153 billion first reconciliation bill being unobligated thus […]

Unmanned Systems

CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million

The initial costs to acquire and deploy counter-small unmanned aircraft system (C-sUAS) defenses at individual Defense Department installations are estimated at between $1.2 million and $73.6 million depending on the […]

Congress

House Heads For Recess Without Moving On NDAA After Procedural Vote Fails

The House will leave for the Fourth of July recess without moving forward on its $1.15 trillion fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with a procedural vote to […]