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Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, March 29th, 2022

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Tech Developments

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…

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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 […]

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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 […]