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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…

Congress

Warren And Sheehy Renew Call for “Right to Repair” In NDAA

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Timothy Sheehy (R-Mont.), two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), are renewing their call for “Right to Repair” language in the National […]

HASC Looks To Restrict USV Deliveries Without Navy CONOPS And Strategy

The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy draft bill aims to restrict the Navy’s use of unmanned surface vessels (USV) until it decides on key factors […]

Congress

Gaps In Army’s Tactical Counter-Drone Capabilities Remain Concern Of HASC

A draft defense policy bill released this week says the Army is fielding counter-drone capabilities for defense of fixed sites and maneuver forces but suggests that troops at the lowest […]

Army

HASC Wants Closer Look At Army’s SBMC Program, Cites Avoiding Past IVAS Missteps

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) wants a closer look at the Army’s Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) effort, citing support for the development program while expressing caution to avoid […]