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Homeland Security

Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

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Tech Developments

Artist's rendering for 2018 Biometric Technology Rally. DHS image.

DHS S&T to Host Third Biometric Technology Rally The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate this fall will host its third Biometric Technology Rally and is seeking submissions to participate. The 2020 rally will focus on the challenges of reliably identifying small, free-flowing groups of individuals in a crowded environment such as airports or ports of entry. The rallies the past two years focused on high throughput biometric technology capabilities in checkpoint environments. S&T is seeking face and…

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Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

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CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

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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 […]