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Homeland Security

Smiths Detection Partners with ARMARK on Product Tagging and ID

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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

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Smiths Detection, in partnership with ARMARK Authentication Technologies, LLC, has launched a new product identification system called IntelliMark that embeds microscopic markers in products such as consumer merchandise, secure documents, food and apparel. The markers are about the width of a single hair and can be identified using Smiths' IdentifyIR and IlluminatIR instruments. Smiths says the covert markers are already being used in the pharmaceutical industry for chemical verification of drug content in branded consumer drugs. "Counterfeits continually flood the…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]