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Virus Relief Bill Includes Border Security, Counter UAS Legislation

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020

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Virus Relief Bill Includes Border Security, Counter UAS Legislation

An $892 billion coronavirus relief bill approved by Congress on Monday includes bipartisan legislation authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to assess security technology gaps along the southwest border and to designate an official to coordinate the department’s policies and plants to counter drone threats. The Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020 (S. 4224) also requires DHS to review various technologies that would help the department to better carry out its border security mission, including manned and unmanned…

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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 […]

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

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

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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. […]

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

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]