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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

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Tech Developments

Leidos ProVision 2 Advanced Imaging Technology scanner. Photo: Leidos

TSA, Leidos Updating AIT Algorithm for Gender Neutrality The Transportation Security Administration is working with Leidos [LDOS], the manufacturer of the body imaging systems used at airport security checkpoints, to update the algorithm with gender neutrality in mind, a move the agency says will increase accuracy and efficiency. The Leidos-supplied Advanced Imaging Technology systems scan for objects hidden inside or underneath the clothing of travelers, providing an alert to TSA officers of an anomaly presented on a specific location of…

Congress

Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has raised concerns with the “Army’s mismanagement” of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, and is seeking assurance that the Marine Corps can be supported […]

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, […]