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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, November 18th, 2014

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Smiths Detection Checkpoint X-Ray System Recieves ECAC Certification for LEDS Smiths Detection says its advanced HI-SCAN 6040-2is HR dual-view X-Ray inspection system has obtained Standard 3 Type C, which is an extended approval as a liquid explosive detection system (LEDS) under the requirements of the European Civil Aviation Conference. The system provides automatic detection of LEDS. As a Standard 3 machine, the HI-SCAN 6040-2is features higher detection capabilities to enhance the level of security at checkpoints. The company says 6040-2is…

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]

Army

Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says

After lawmakers decided against including major “right to repair” reforms in the latest defense policy bill, a senior Army official has said the service is continuing its push for authorities […]

Unmanned Systems

Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says

A Republican senator on Armed Services Committee on Thursday said that defending against Iranian drones has been challenge for U.S. warfighters and will be an area of focus in the […]