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By Cal Biesecker

Monday, December 14th, 2015

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CBP Interested in Common Viewer, 3rd Party Algorithms for Different NII SystemsThe Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have issued a pre-solicitation for a common viewer for different non-intrusive inspection (NII) systems supplied by different vendors. With each different NII system having its own graphical user interface, “this results in training and operational inefficiencies,” DHS says. The program will investigate the potential operational and manning efficiencies to be gained through a common…

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]

Army

Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says

After lawmakers decided against including major “right to repair” reforms in the latest defense policy bill, a senior Army official has said the service is continuing its push for authorities […]

Unmanned Systems

Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says

A Republican senator on Armed Services Committee on Thursday said that defending against Iranian drones has been challenge for U.S. warfighters and will be an area of focus in the […]