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Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

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Cross Match Introduces New Seek Handheld Biometric System Cross Match Technologies has introduced a new version of its SEEK handheld multi-modal biometric system, the Avenger, which is smaller and lighter than the current SEEK II system deployed by the Army. The company says the rugged three-pound unit is the only multi-biometric handheld device capable of capturing stand-off dual iris and fingerprint images in direct sunlight. The system also features a built-in contact card reader and optional Machine Readable Zone and…

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Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

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Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

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All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

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Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]