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Thursday, March 28th, 2024

Esper encourages military adaptability

During an address at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber conference, Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper encouraged military adaptability against potential space threats and cyberattacks. Esper also said the emergence of Russia and China also expedites the need for adaptable... Read More »

Federal funding earmarked for election security

In anticipation of the 2020 elections, federal lawmakers have approved $250 million in support of state and local governments’ efforts to strengthen election security. The Senate Appropriations Committee recently granted approval to the allotment via an amendment to the Financial Services and... Read More »

Western Maryland receives $5.6M grant for first responders

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency recently awarded Western Maryland more than $5.6 million through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The bulk of the funding, $5.5 million, was awarded to Frederick County while... Read More »

BAE Systems secures Army vehicle contract

BAE Systems has secured a $318 million Army contract to upgrade M88 recovery vehicles to an M88A3 configuration designed for single-vehicle recovery of the latest version Abrams tank. “As the U.S. Army’s primary recovery vehicle, the M88 plays a critical role in the Army’s Armored Brigade... Read More »

Effort enhances safety of drug evidence testing

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and state forensic lab researchers in Maryland and Vermont have developed a new technique designed to improve drug evidence testing safety. Lab researchers have demonstrated a process allowing police to test whether a baggie or other package... Read More »

Measure targets extreme weather preparedness

Reps. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and Daniel Webster (R-FL) introduced legislation Tuesday designed to enhance extreme weather events preparedness by establishing best practices to protect communities while saving taxpayer money. The PREPARE Act would create an interagency council to provide... Read More »

DHS seeks connection with Maryland small businesses

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program operators are seeking to meet with Maryland-area small businesses to help address homeland security challenges. Entities in the research and development domain are encouraged to attend Friday’s session,... Read More »