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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…

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

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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 […]