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Homeland Security

ICx Wins Key Joint Tech Demo Award for Integrated Force Protection Security

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Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

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ICx Technologies [ICXT] has received a three-year, $9.4 million contract to be the lead technology integrator for the Joint Force Protection Advanced Security System (JFPASS), which will involve the networking of various sensor types into a common operating picture for fixed site military installations as well as expeditionary bases. The project, which consists of a development effort as well as a series of technology demonstrations beginning next year and continuing into 2010, is the first attempt at joint force protection…

Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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