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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, July 7th, 2020

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Business Opportunities

CBP Releases Presolicitation Notice for Low Energy Drive Through System for Vehicles Customs and Border Protection says it plans to release a solicitation on Aug. 3 for its Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Low Energy Drive Thru System. The agency says it requires three types of low energy drive through systems: Type 1 Systems with a smaller footprint capable of supporting pre-primary and post-primary scanning in high traffic environments; Type 2 Systems with a larger footprint capable of providing multiple X-Ray…

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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. […]

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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 […]