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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020

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Tech Developments

Integrated Defense & Security Solutions' DETECT 1000 computed tomography carry-on baggage scanner. Photo: IDSS

IDSS Says First to Achieve TSA’s Level 1 Certification for Checkpoint Scanning Integrated Defense and Security Solutions (IDSS) says the Transportation Security Administration has certified the company’s DETECT 1000 computed tomography (CT) checkpoint baggage scanner to Level 1 Advanced Passenger Security Screening (APSS) certification, the first company to achieve this milestone. IDSS says the APSS specification defines multiple levels of performance represented by numerically increasing levels, with each level an increase in threat detection. The company reached the initial Level…

Army

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

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

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 […]