Spent a few weeks in SAM.gov and TED: the US and EU are buying basically the same border stack

Analysis of US and EU award notices reveals a consistent pattern in border security technology procurement. Both regions are investing in similar "border stacks" that include 24/7 sensors, software for data fusion, and biometric systems. Examples include Palantir's Maven program, which increased to $1.3B, and Anduril's autonomous towers for CBP, valued at $2B IDIQ. Additionally, ICE utilizes facial recognition and data fusion for immigration enforcement, alongside phone extraction tools. This suggests a shared approach to border technology despite differing political rhetoric.