Matrix to Operate Israeli Aviation Security Center
The Security Division of Israeli firm Matrix was awarded a 10 million shekel contract by the Transportation Ministry, for the operation of the Israeli...
Malay Crash Leads to British Security Fears
The use of false passports by two passengers on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 which crashed a couple of days ago have highlighted the fact...
10 Billion Euros: Belgium’s Cyber Budget
Belgian Prime Minister Di Rupo allocated 10 billion euro for improving and upgrading cyber security in Belgium, an amount the government was obligated to...
Interpol vs. U.S. on Aviation Security
The United States will not take part in an aviation security program put on by Interpol called I-Checkit, which is “designed to stop people...
Elbit Systems’ Subsidiary to Supply Cyber Security Training Platform
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, CYBERBIT Ltd., was awarded a contract to supply its CYBERBIT Range platform to the Cyber Security Training...
Pentagon Invites Hackers to Help Enhance Cybersceurity
The US Defense Department announced recently that the Pentagon has approved hackers to test the cybersecurity of its public websites without fear of prosecution....
U.S Air Force Seeks UAV Common Sense-and-Avoid System
U.S. Air Force unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) experts are looking for defense contractors able to design an airborne sense-and-avoid system that could be installed...
Israel Seeks Stronger Security Ties with Russia
Israel is evaluating ways of enhancing the security cooperation with Moscow without jeopardizing its pre-eminent partnership with the U.S.
According to Defense News acknowledging a...
Large Scale Security Operation at Ariel Sharon’s Burial Ceremony
In order to protect the thousands expected at Havat HaShikmim for Ariel Sharon's burial ceremony authorities have taken special precautions: Ground and aerial surveillance,...
Israeli Defense Ministry Aids Defense Export
New Defense Ministry reforms assist Israeli companies in exporting their security products around the world
Israel's defense exports are one of the local market's most...
The Russian market is closed for Israeli UAS manufacturers
The Israeli ministry of defense (MOD) banned all the Israeli manufactures of unmanned air systems (UAS) from offering their systems to Russia.
The decision is...
iHLS Worldwide News – Keeping You In the Loop
Iceland issued a red alert to civil aviation following signs of eruption at Vattnejökull. The airspace around the volcano was sealed off, but Iceland's...
US Marines to Receive New Helicopters
Two helicopters capable of carrying heavy loads were ordered by the US Marines corps. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded Lockheed Martin a...
JPMorgan cyberattacked
The FBI is investigating an alleged break-in to J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.'s computers. It appears as though the bank was the target of...
Foiling the next mega terrorist attack: technologies convergence in law enforcement...
Can you stop someone from planting a powerful charge at a crowded baseball stadium? Yes, but how? Application is more complex organization-wise, and sometimes...
Law enforcement agencies use technology to compensate for shrinking budgets
With funding shrinking in many sectors of law enforcement, agencies are searching for new ways to operate affordably while maintaining quality standards. Police departments’...
Raytheon Offers Laser-Guided Artillery to Army, Navy
Raytheon is testing a new laser-guided 155mm artillery shell which adds laser-designation to GPS guidance in order to provide more targeting options and better...
ISIS Acquired Substantial Armaments Through Looting
A new Amnesty International report details how inadequate regulation of the flow of armaments and poor handling of the situation on the ground during...
US DHS “Climbs” the Cloud
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is embracing cloud technology, agile methodology and open-source development in an effort to better carry out its...
How Many IoT Devices Are Connected to Your Network?
Only 30% of organizations are prepared for security risks associated with IoT (Internet of Things) devices, according to a new Tripwire survey of more...
Russia Announces Development of Unmanned Arctic Radars
Russia plans to develop fully automated air defense radars and deploy them to the Arctic, a senior aerospace defense official said.
“We are significantly cutting...
Israeli Owned Firm to Supply Secure Mobile Solutions to U.S. DHS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Group selected Elbit Systems of America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd.,...
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Quantum Sensors Could Turn Cheap Drones Into Submarine Hunters
Finding a submarine beneath the ocean is one of the more difficult surveillance tasks in modern warfare. Sonar and sonobuoys can listen for underwater...
