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Homeland Security

Varian Nabs $21M CBP Award for Container Screening Systems

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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has awarded Varian Medical Systems [VAR] a $21 million contract to provide five IntellX gantry X-Ray container inspection systems, the largest single order ever for the system. The award is being made under an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract. The systems will be deployed along the U.S. border to scan vehicles for both border security and manifest verification purposes. The IntellX is based on Varian's Mi6 dual-energy Linatron system which uses alternating energies to allow…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

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Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

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Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

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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 […]