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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

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 […]

Congress

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, […]

Congress

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. […]

Congress

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 […]