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Homeland Security

TSA Wants To Keep Extending Life Of Explosive Detection Systems, Sanders Says

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, November 27th, 2013

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is looking to get more life out of the explosive detection systems (EDS) it has deployed over the years since 9/11 by installing upgrades in the field if it is cost effective, John Sanders, the agency’s assistant administrator for Security Capabilities, said at the annual American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Aviation Security Summit earlier this month. For years TSA and industry officials have said that the life expectancy of EDS systems was between seven…

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 […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]