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Homeland Security

Smiths Nabs $25M Order from Federal Protective Service for X-Ray Systems

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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

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The Federal Protective Service (FPS) has awarded Smiths Detection a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) worth up to $25 million for the purchase of X-Ray systems to protect federal facilities from potential threats. FPS is ordering the HI-SCAN 6040i X-Ray systems, which are typically found at security checkpoints and building entrances. They are also ordering the HI-SCAN 100100V, which has a larger tunnel and is used to screening oversized items. The BPA was finalized in late spring and Smiths expects…

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 […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

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 […]