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First Phase of Jordan Border Security Project Achieves IOC, DRS Reports

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

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By Calvin Biesecker The first 50 kilometers of Jordan's new integrated border security system along the country's northern border with Syria is operational and work is underway to extend coverage to another stretch of border, according to officials with DRS Technologies, the company overseeing the program. The initial phase of the border security project includes a combination of Distant Sentry 12 fixed towers and four mobile towers each equipped with a multi-sensor package and communications equipment that is networked with…

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