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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…

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White House Details ‘Concerns’ With Shipbuilding, Spaced-Based Interceptor Oversight In House’s NDAA

The White House has detailed “a number of concerns” with the newly-passed House version of the next defense policy bill, to include the legislation’s limits on procuring Navy ships built […]

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House Narrowly Votes To Pass $1.15 Trillion FY ‘27 NDAA, Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0

The House on Wednesday narrowly voted to pass its $1.15 trillion version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill […]

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Senate Appropriators Press On Supplemental’s Requests Beyond Iran Scope, Hegseth Urges Full Funding

Senate appropriators have pressed Pentagon leadership on the decision to include funds in the Iran war supplemental request for items beyond the current military operation, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth […]

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House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense

House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill that includes $60 billion for defense, a figure slightly below the Trump administration’s request to cover Iran war […]