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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…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]