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Homeland Security

LANL Tests MRI Technology at Airport for Liquid Analysis

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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

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Scientists at Los Almost National Laboratory (LANL) have adapted Magnetic Resonance Imaging technology used in medical imaging devices to create MagViz, a machine that can distinguish potential-threat liquids from harmless ones. MagViz, which was created with $5 million in ongoing funding from the Department of Homeland Security's Science & Technology Directorate, was tested for two weeks last month in an unused wing at Albuquerque International Sunport, N.M. Liquids used in the test were ones that had to be divested by…

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 […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]