# TSA Horizon 25 modernization strategy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tsa-horizon-25-modernization-strategy > Updated: 2026-08-27T17:25:26.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced the ‘Horizon 25’ strategy, a modernization plan aimed at improving security checkpoints, the passenger experience, and multi-modal transportation security. Key components of the strategy include advancing the TSA PreCheck program, procuring new technologies, and addressing unmanned aircraft system threats. A central element of this plan involves increasing public-private partnerships. The TSA intends to discontinue the ‘TSA Gold+’ initiative and instead evolve the existing Screening Partnership Program (SPP), which allows qualified private companies to conduct passenger and baggage screening under federal supervision. The shift toward increased privatization has drawn criticism from the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), which has raised concerns regarding job security and public safety. In response, the TSA has stated that expanded private-sector involvement will result in a ‘safer, more secure, and more efficient aviation system.’ The impact on travelers will vary by location, as some airports have not planned to adopt these specific programs. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: TSA replaces Gold+ initiative with evolved screening partnership program The TSA is replacing its ‘TSA Gold+’ initiative with an evolved Screening Partnership Program as part of its new ‘Horizon 25’ strategy to increase private-sector involvement in airport security. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tsa-replaces-gold-initiative-with-evolved-screening-partnership-program ### 2026-08-25: TSA unveils Horizon 25 strategy to modernize airport security The TSA has unveiled its ‘Horizon 25’ strategy, aiming to modernize checkpoints, expand TSA PreCheck, and increase public-private partnerships through an evolved Screening Partnership Program. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tsa-unveils-horizon-25-strategy-to-modernize-airport-security --- Cite as: TSA Horizon 25 modernization strategy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tsa-horizon-25-modernization-strategy