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Homeland Security

Air Force Okays Savi RFID Tags on All Aircraft Transporting Military Supplies

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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

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The Air Force has certified Savi Technology's active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracking and security tags aboard all fixed and rotary-wing aircraft-- government, commercial, passenger or cargo--that transport supplies for the Department of Defense. The certification follows testing that shows the RFID tags did not interfere with onboard avionics such as radios, navigation or flight instruments. While Savi's tags have been used on ally types of aircraft for many years without reported mishaps, this is the first time the…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

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 […]