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Homeland Security

AS&E Receives First Order for New Ruggedized Body Imager System

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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

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American Science and Engineering [ASEI] has received its first order for new ruggedized high-throughput whole body imaging system based on its SmartCheck personnel screener. The order was place by an army corps in a European country. The SmartCheck Inspection Module High-Throughput, or SIM HT, incorporates a dual configuration of the SmartCheck backscatter X-Ray imager and is built in an ISO container for use in harsh environments and easy relocation. The system is designed to be deployed for checkpoint security in…

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, […]