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Homeland Security

PNNL Awards $23M to DNI for Cargo Lifters with Rad Detectors

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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

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Detector Networks International, LLC (DNI), has received a $23 million contract from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to design and build up to six straddle carriers equipped with radiation detection sensors to scan cargo at seaports during transshipments. DNI beat out proposals from four other companies. The first straddler is due by Sept. 30 for testing if all goes well, the next five are slated for delivery by Sept. 30, 2010. The award was made under the Department of Energy's Megaports…

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, […]