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Homeland Security

Raytheon Delivers SUV-Based Rad Detection System To DNDO

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Friday, February 8th, 2008

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By Calvin Biesecker Raytheon [RTN] yesterday said it has delivered a radiation detection system that is integrated into a sports utility vehicle (SUV) to the Department of Homeland Security's Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). Raytheon declined to discuss the contract or its terms, referring all questions to DNDO. The company did say delivery of the new system will allow DNDO to operate in urban environments and will enhance border security and national defense by preventing the smuggling of nuclear materials…

Congress

Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has raised concerns with the “Army’s mismanagement” of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, and is seeking assurance that the Marine Corps can be supported […]

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]