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Homeland Security

DHS Moving Out on Next-Gen BioWatch Acquisition Plan

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Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is ready to begin testing and eventually procuring the next-generation of biological detectors that will eventually be deployed in major urban areas of the U.S. in both indoor and outdoor environments to quickly alert authorities of a possible release of potentially harmful and even deadly pathogens. The DHS Office of Health Affairs (OHA) last week released a Request for Information for potential sources and market research for the upcoming test and evaluation and acquisition…

Army

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

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Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

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Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

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Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

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