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Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, April 16th, 2019

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Tech Developments

Smiths Detection Offers Vehicle Mounted X-Ray System for Commerical Security Smiths Detection has adapted its ScanVan vehicle-mounted mobile X-Ray system for use in the commercial security market. The company originally developed ScanVan for port and border secrity and is now offering the self-contained system for security at concerts, sports arenas, convention centers, schools and other vents and venues where temporary checkpoints are needed. The system includes a HI-SCAN 100100 PRO X-Ray system installed inside a Dodge ProMaster cargo van. The…

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]

Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]