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After Lapse, DHS Office Renewing Focus On Nuke Detection Architecture

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, July 16th, 2021

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After Lapse, DHS Office Renewing Focus On Nuke Detection Architecture

The Department of Homeland Security office responsible for coordinating policies and purchasing equipment to counter weapons of mass destruction and related chemical and biological threats lost its focus on assessing risks from nuclear and radiological threats to the homeland but is bringing that back and plans to expand these efforts, the acting head of the agency said last Friday. “We are bringing that back…and I want to expand it,” Gary Rasicot, acting assistant secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass…

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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 […]