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Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

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Smiths Detection Launches Upgraded Screening Management PlatformSmiths Detection has launched its upgraded screening management software, Checkpoint.Evoplus, which is designed to streamline security processes by increasing passenger throughput, optimize resources, reduce operating costs and increase security. The software management platform links individual components and sensors that previously couldn’t communicate with each other into an integrated solution, producing operational and supporting new functions such as centralized screening and direct search. Checkpoint.Evoplus also allows suspicious areas of carry-on bags to be marked and…

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HASC Wants Info On Army’s Plans To Pursue Autonomous Aerial Delivery, Surface Vessels For Logistics

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) added several measures to its version of the next defense policy bill seeking more details from the Army on efforts to develop future logistics […]

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McConnell: “Safe To Conclude There Will Not Be A Third Reconciliation Bill”

Two top GOP senators on the Senate Appropriations Committee are opposing a third reconciliation bill. The Trump administration’s total $1.5 trillion fiscal year 2027 defense request is split between $1.15 […]

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HASC’s Final FY ‘27 NDAA Expands Systems Eligible For Multi-Years, Includes LTAMDS, IBCS, ARRW

House defense authorizers added a measure to their version of the next defense policy bill that would expand the list of weapons platforms eligible for multi-year contracts, to include the […]

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HASC Bill Would Allow Air Force To Buy More Than 267 F-15EXs

The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) fiscal 2027 defense authorization bill would allow the Air Force to buy more than 267 F-15EX fighters by Boeing [BA] and would extend the […]