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Homeland Security

GAO Cites Progress In Improving Radiation Detection Capabilities But Gaps Remain

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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

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By Calvin Biesecker The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) has made some progress in strengthening the nuclear detection capabilities of the nation but hasn't identified long-term plans and costs to close gaps in how nuclear or radiological material could be smuggled into the United States, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Taking three primary areas that DNDO previously identified as gaps in the various pathways that could be used to smuggled nuclear material into the…

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 […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]