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Homeland Security

TSWG Awards Reveal $2.6M for EDS Image Quality Improvements

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Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

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The Explosives Detection subgroup of the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) awarded Reveal Imaging Technologies a one-year, $2.6 million contract to investigate the trade- offs between image quality of Computed Tomography X-Ray Explosive Detection Systems, false alarm rates and throughput. Evaluation methods include X-Ray scanning techniques and image resolution that is not currently available in any commercially available certified EDS, TSWG says. Reveal plans to partner with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the Univ. of Michigan, and Xintek, Inc., to carry…

Congress

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

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

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

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Congress

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. […]

Congress

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

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