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Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

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Chemring Introduces Handheld Chem, Drug, Explosives DetectorChemring Group’s Chemring Detection Systems, Inc. business has introduced the PGR-1064 handheld Raman chemical, narcotic and explosive identifier, which is designed for use by HazMat, bomb squads, law enforcement, drug task forces and military personnel. Chemring says the devices has a customizable and expandable library to allow operators to identify more than 5,000 elements, from chemical warfare agents to toxic industrial chemicals, in solid, powder and liquid form, including through clear glass and plastic…

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, […]

Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]