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Homeland Security

Amid Further Delays, DHS Reviewing SBInet Options

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Friday, January 22nd, 2010

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By Calvin Biesecker Ongoing issues with different systems and components of the Secure Border Initiative's virtual fence project, dubbed SBInet, is leading to further delays in the program that, in turn, have led the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to undertake a formal review of program options that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had been mulling less formally, CBP's lead official on SBI said yesterday. The formal review was directed by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and is being structured…

Congress

Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has raised concerns with the “Army’s mismanagement” of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, and is seeking assurance that the Marine Corps can be supported […]

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, […]