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Homeland Security

Intellicheck Mobilisa TWIC Reader to Be Pilot Tested

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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

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Intellicheck Mobilisa says its IM2700 handheld biometric-enabled smart card reader will be pilot tested at a major seaport in Washington State. The test will involve less than five of the handheld devices, the company tells TR2. "Given that Mobilisa's Defense ID System is a proven commodity in use at military bases throughout the U.S., we are confident that this reader will prove itself during this trial period," says Steve Williams, chief operating officer of Intellicheck Mobilisa. Mobilisa says there is…

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

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Army

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

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Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]