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TSA Ends Support of Rapiscan’s AIT Threat Recognition Software; Company Expects RTT Bookings by July

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

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OSI Systems [OSIS] took a $2.7 million charge in its fiscal second quarter related to a decision by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to discontinue development funding for Automated Target Recognition (ATR) software for the company’s body scanners., a move that also resulted in the company de-booking $5 million from its backlog. Despite the impact to its financial results, the company somewhat downplayed the fact that it appears to be out of the TSA’s market for the body scanners, which…

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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 […]

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Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

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All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

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Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]