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Homeland Security

IATA Unveils Mock-Up Of Risk-Based Checkpoint Of The Future

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) last week unveiled its first mock-up of an airport checkpoint of the future concept that features an intelligence-driven, risk-based approach that includes technology to balance security and convenience for airline passengers. The mock-up was unveiled at an IATA meeting in Singapore and is very simplistic in appearance, consisting of three 20-foot security tunnels, one for known travelers, another for normal screening and the third for enhanced security. As passengers approach the checkpoint, they are…

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]

Congress

With $1.5 Trillion Request, Army, Air Force, Navy’s Unfunded Lists Focus Solely On MILCON Projects

With the Trump administration’s push to massively increase defense spending to $1.5 trillion in fiscal year 2027, the Army, Air Force and Navy have eschewed submitting large unfunded priorities lists […]

Unmanned Systems

Bipartisan House Bill Would Give National Guard To Counter-Drone Authorities

Seeking to close gaps that may arise between state and local law enforcers in different jurisdictions, a bipartisan contingent of House members this week introduced a bill that would allow […]