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Homeland Security

Valley Force Composite Readying Demo of Personnel Screener

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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

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Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. [VLYF] says the first U.S. model of its ODIN-ULDRIS (Ultra Low Dose Digital Radiographic Imaging System) personnel screening system is being prepared for demonstration. The Kentucky-based firm says the screening system can scan and individual and analyze the image in under three seconds. The system allows screeners to detect contraband, drugs, explosives, weapons and ingested items. Initial demonstrations are planned for federal and local law enforcement agencies.

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 […]