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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

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Tech Developments

Smiths Detection's HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX checkpoint scanner for carry-on bags. Photo: Smiths Detection

South Korean Airport Evaluates Smiths Detection’s Checkpoint CT, UV Disinfection Kit Smiths Detection says that South Korea’s Incheon International Airport has concluded a successful trial of the company’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography (CT)-based carry-on baggage scanner and is following that evaluation with its new ultraviolet light tray disinfection kit at the airport. The UV kit is proven to kill up to 99.9 percent of microorganisms, including coronaviruses, found on trays at checkpoints and can be retrofitted on existing automated…

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White House Details ‘Concerns’ With Shipbuilding, Spaced-Based Interceptor Oversight In House’s NDAA

The White House has detailed “a number of concerns” with the newly-passed House version of the next defense policy bill, to include the legislation’s limits on procuring Navy ships built […]

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House Narrowly Votes To Pass $1.15 Trillion FY ‘27 NDAA, Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0

The House on Wednesday narrowly voted to pass its $1.15 trillion version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill […]

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Senate Appropriators Press On Supplemental’s Requests Beyond Iran Scope, Hegseth Urges Full Funding

Senate appropriators have pressed Pentagon leadership on the decision to include funds in the Iran war supplemental request for items beyond the current military operation, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth […]

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House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense

House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill that includes $60 billion for defense, a figure slightly below the Trump administration’s request to cover Iran war […]