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#ICE Is Buying Mobile #Iris Scanning Tech for Its #Deportation Arm

Originally designed to be used by sheriff departments to identify inmates or other known persons, ICE is now likely buying the technology specifically for its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) section, which focuses on #deportations.
#privacy #identity #immigration #biometrics

404media.co/ice-is-buying-mobi

404 Media · ICE Is Buying Mobile Iris Scanning Tech for Its Deportation ArmMORIS and I.R.I.S. was designed for Sheriff's Offices to identify known persons with their iris. Now ICE says it plans to buy the tech.

Ukraine to receive 11 more IRIS-T #AirDefense systems from Germany

Makeiev confirmed that out of 18 total #IRIS-T SLM systems ordered from #Germany, seven have already been delivered. The remaining 11 systems are expected to arrive as production continues.

“Each system currently produced for #Ukraine includes three medium-range SLM launchers, and two short-range SLS launchers, as part of a unified complex,” Makeiev said.

kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to

The Kyiv Independent · Ukraine to receive 11 more IRIS-T air defense systems from Germany, ambassador saysBy Anna Fratsyvir

#Germany sending #Ukraine IRIS-T #AirDefense: here’s what they can do

Short-range system hits target at 12 km at altitude 8 km. Medium-range reach targets at 40 km at altitude of 20 km

#IRIS-T can carry 8 missiles, are portable transported on tracked platforms or trucks

One of the IRIS-T’s advantages is its mobility, which improves survivability

#Missiles reach a speed of about Mach 3

kyivindependent.com/germany-se

The Kyiv Independent · Germany sending Ukraine 8th IRIS-T air defense system — here's what they can doBy Chris York