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Homeland Security

Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, May 25th, 2021

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Tech Developments

Fortem Technologies' TrueView radar for drone detection and tracking. Photo: Fortem

Fortem to Participate in DHS Drone Detection Evaluation Fortem Technologies says it has signed a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) to participate in the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s Air Domain Awareness initiative that will focus on detecting, tracking and identifying aerial-based threats, including unmanned aircraft systems. Fortem says it’s SkyDome System, including the TrueView radar, will be used for the Air Domain Awareness effort. The Utah-based company also says its technologies will be used in…

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Budget

Hegseth Pushes For Reconciliation With At Least $350 Billion For Defense ‘Regardless’ Of Midterms Outcome

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Congress

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Congress

Rep. Himes Signals Increased Contractor Oversight, if Democrats Win House

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