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Homeland Security

TSA Testing AS&E’s Z Portal at Ferry Terminal

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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Aug. 18 began a four-week pilot of American Science and Engineering's [ASEI] Z Portal backscatter X-Ray cargo and vehicle inspection system at the Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach Ferry near Havelock, N.C. The imaging system is used to screen vehicles for explosives before they are driven onto the small ferry boat, which crosses the Neuse River. Prior to boarding drivers proceed slowly through the Z Portal, which captures images from three sides of the vehicle. Once…

Missile Defense

Guetlein On Golden Dome: ‘We Cannot Protect This Nation And Bankrupt It At The Same Time’

While there has been criticism among missile defense advocates of Golden Dome’s development pace after the signing of an executive order in January last year, Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein, […]

Missile Defense

Interview with Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus

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Space

Space Force PAE For Infrastructure Completing Move To Colorado Springs

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Congress

Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Urge Trump Admin Support For Marines’ JLTV Second Supplier Effort

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