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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

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Unisys Introduces Analytics for Helping Border AgentsUnisys [UIS] has introduced LineSight, software that it says uses data analytics and machine learning to flag potential threats in near-real time. The company, building on its more than 15 years of experience with border security globally, says its predictive analytics solution will speed up passage for low or no-threat passengers and cargo. “Many legacy border security solutions identify potentially risky travelers and cargo based on previously known threats, which is kind of like…

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Wicker Wants Legislation On DoD’s Equity Investments In Minerals Supply Chain

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Congress

“Not Sure How They Get To Where They Wanna Be,” Calvert Says of $1.5 Trillion Defense Topline Proposal

As the federal government enters a third week of tardiness in a fiscal 2027 budget release, a big question is how the Pentagon will be able to spend $500 billion […]

Congress

Path Uncertain For $1.5 Trillion FY ‘27 Defense Topline After Trump Casts Doubt On Second Reconciliation Bill

The path to achieve the White House’s call for a $1.5 trillion defense topline in 2027 appears murkier now after President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the prospects of […]

Congress

Senate Budget Dems Push For Defense Reconciliation Spending Details, Cite ‘Slush Fund’ Concerns

Democrats on the Senate Budget Committee have raised “significant concern” with the Pentagon’s move to classify reconciliation spending plans, urging the department to provide more public details on how the […]