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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, March 29th, 2022

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TSA Approves Smiths Detection’s CT System for Air Cargo Screening Tech List Smiths Detection says the Transportation Security Administration has approved the company’s Hi-SCAN 10080 X-Ray computed tomography (XCT) scanner for the Air Cargo Screening Technology List, which serves as the agency’s guide for regulated parties to use when acquiring systems to screen air cargo. The 10080 XCT went through a TSA-sponsored test process to demonstrate it met the standards for security in the aviation sector. The system is also…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]