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Army

SOCOM Looking For Smaller, Lighter, Faster Biometric Collection Tools

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

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TAMPA, Fla.—Largely on its own dime, industry has been developing new biometric collection devices that take up less room and weigh less than current devices and also work more quickly, capabilities that the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) wants to take advantage of as it looks to replace its legacy tactical biometric systems, according to a command official. The current tactical collection devices will be legacy systems in two to three years, Craig Archer, Identity Superiority Manger for SOCOM,…

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, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]