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Homeland Security

DHS S&T Seeks Help for Immobilizing IEDs

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Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

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The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify research and development sources that may have developed or are in the process of developing effective methods, devices and technologies that can prevent and mitigate terrorist and criminal execution of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). S&T is seeking sources that can efficiently prototype solutions concepts to demonstrate significant potential for providing solutions to address the following scenario: once a suicide bomber has…

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 […]