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Homeland Security

ICx’ Stride Rad Detectors Tested at U.S. Airport

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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

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ICx Technologies [ICXT] says it has completed the initial portion of a field test involving multiple units of its Stride Series 200 radiation detection units at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The test monitored passengers and carry-on luggage for the presence of illicit radioactive material. The test was part of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office's International Commercial Aviation Passenger and Baggage pilot program. ICx says the units were installed in U.S. Customs counters along passenger and carry-on luggage pathways within international terminals…

Congress

House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense

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Congress

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Congress

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

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Unmanned Systems

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

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