:

Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, May 16th, 2016

SHARE:

NEC to Provide Facial Comparison Technology to Unisys for Entry Screening at JFKNEC Corporation of America says it is working with Unisys [UIS] to provide Customs and Border Protection with facial comparison technology at John F. Kennedy International Airport to improve the entry process for air travelers by accurately assuring their identity. NEC says that Unisys has integrated the company’s NeoFace Match facial recognition software into the overall biometric arrival solution. NEC says the identity verification solution will apply to…

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 […]