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Homeland Security

DNDO Surveys Market For Passenger And Baggage Radiation Scanning

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Monday, December 15th, 2008

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By Calvin Biesecker Seeking to further close gaps in the nation's nuclear detection architecture, the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for systems that can scan passengers and their baggage for radiological and nuclear materials when arriving at airports in the United States from other countries. The project is called the Passenger and Baggage Pilot Program, or PaxBag, and would involve scanning passengers, carry on bags and checked luggage, according to the RFI that…

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

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Army

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Build Of At Least 45 MQ-9s By Start Of FY 2029 Required By SASC Bill

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