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Homeland Security

Development of Container Security Devices Showing Progress, S&T Official Says

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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeing progress in the development of container security devices (CSDs), advanced container security devices (ACSDs) and related communications technology is showing progress although challenges remain, the program manager for container security at DHS Science and Technology (S&T) tells TR2. For CSDs and ACSDs, the S&T branch has four efforts underway in various stages of development. The goal with the CSDs is to be able to detect when doors have been opened and or…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

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Congress

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Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

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Congress

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