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"If one of those types of attacks were to occur anywhere in the United States, nowhere else has the assets we have that are well-trained and ready. But those are the ones you hope never happen. No matter how good we are, there is no good outcome."-Cathy L. Lanier, chief of police, Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D.C.

Managing the myriad programs designed to provide border security has proved challenging. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a variety of technology efforts designed to enhance border security. Likewise, civilian firms are deeply involved with DHS in supporting these programs. Two panels running Wednesday examined the government and industry perspectives of coordinating border security.

The U.S. Defense Department has announced its policy on "Responsible and Effective Use of Internet-Based Capabilities"--in less formal words, its social and new media policy. This is the DOD's first official policy on new media.

General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, had been awarded a five-year contract valued at $387 million for constructive

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Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has been awarded a $12 million delivery order by the U.S.

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Thales

BAE Systems has received a $32 million contract modification from the U.S.

Harris Corporation has been selected as one of seven contractors to supply the Department of Justice with Project 25

Boeing Defence Australia, a subsidiary of the Boeing Company, has been awarded a $1.5 million contract to provide engineering sup