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Homeland Security

L-1 Gets DHS S&T Contract for Mobile Fingerprint Technology

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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Human Factors Division, has awarded a research and development contract to L-1 Identity Solutions [ID] for next-generation technology for use in mobile four finger slap image capture devices. The value of the award was not disclosed. L-1 says its technology is "unique and proprietary...and will be used to develop new products with significantly reduced weight and size as compared to other mobile devices in the market today."

Army

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

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Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

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Army

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

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Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

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