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Homeland Security

Information Sharing, Interoperability with Biometric Databases Improving, Officials Say

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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

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Information sharing and interoperability between several United States government agencies in the area of biometric databases continues to improve, further closing gaps in unwanted individuals entering and moving about in the U.S., according to government officials responsible for some of the largest biometric databases in the country. Data sharing with the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) "is a growing area for us," Dr. Thomas Killion, director of the Army's Biometrics Identity Management Agency (BIMA), says at a…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

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 […]