Innovations in Naval Systems Exposed During Exercise
Preparations for the 2017 Trident Warrior exercise, where US sailors are exposed to the newest innovations in naval systems warfare and provide feedback on...
Anti-Poisoning Treatment for First Responders
A first-of-its-kind treatment for the life-threatening effects of cyanide poisoning will be developed soon. The treatment is needed because cyanide could be used as...
Yemen gets Scan Eagle UAS
Yemen has become the latest export customer for American Scan Eagle UAVs. Yemen has ordered a dozen of these aircraft, along with a launcher,...
First of Its Kind Training Installation for Search and Rescue Teams
As we learn from experience, most of the trapped victims in the aftermath of earthquakes and other natural disasters are rescued by by-passers, rather...
iHLS TV Special Video Edition: Rafael’s Highly Advanced Targeting and Intelligence...
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In this Special iHLS TV Edition, we discuss Rafael's Litening targeting pod as well as Rafael's Reccelite self-contained, self-cooled,...
Is America ready for war against ISIS?
Poll: Americans increasingly favor US military action and sending ground troops against Islamic State.
More Americans support a U.S. military campaign against the terrorist group...
Watch The Story of the Israeli Defense Industries
I-HLS was part of the making of a TV movie about Israeli defense industries, produced by the American television network, TBN.
The movie, which reviews...
Watch The First Merkava AFV Equipped With Trophy System
The Ministry of Defense Merkava Tank Administration has completed the implementation of the Rafael's first active defense system on a Merkava armored fighting vehicle...
Egypt’s War in the Sinai Peninsula: A Struggle that Goes beyond...
Egypt is in the midst of a war that can be categorized as a low-intensity conflict. This category represents a common pattern of military...
Counterfeit parts in military and aviation systems – the problem is...
The entire homeland security sector relies heavily on sophisticated electronic systems. Is there a danger they will fail at the moment of truth due...
Artificial Intelligence – the Next Cold War?
A report by Pentagon’s Defense Science Board argues that the United States needs to prepare for artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare – because other...
US to Supply Radar Systems to its Ally Kuwait
The US State Department has approved a possible sale to Kuwait of radar field systems and related equipment, training, and support. The total estimated...
New IoT Security Guidelines Issued by DHS
A set of strategic principles was issued by the US Department of Homeland Security regarding Internet of Things (IoT) security. The guidelines promote transparency...
Drone Ship Gets More Autonomous and Offensive Capabilities
The US Navy is expanding the capabilities of its emerging submarine hunting drone ship so that it can conduct surface warfare missions, fire weapons...
Operating UAVs Near Electric Power Utilities – New Rules
New rules for commercially operating UAVs in the U.S. relate to flying in the vicinity of electric power utilities. They have been published by...
New UAV for Testing and Evaluation – Also for Manned Missions
The QF-16 drone for testing and evaluation missions took its first flight at Holloman Air Force Base, USA recently. The manned mission was the...
U.S. Air Force to Recruit Cyber Specialists
The U.S. Air Force plans to add 1,000 new personnel between 2014 and 2016 as part of its cybersecurity units.
Silicon Valley Business Journal reports...
Israeli Police Helicopters to Assist Fire Fighters
New in the Israeli Police helicopter wing: Soon the aircraft will also be used to fight fires. The Internal Security Ministry recently published a...
Border Security Protects Us, Harms Animals
Borders and fences make it difficult for people to infiltrate areas – but they can't entirely prevent it. The same borders, however, severely disrupt...
Soldier Systems Should Get Simpler
The US Army has been pushing to make systems more user-friendly to the average soldier in the field. Soldiers will have to operate systems...
India, Israel Strengthen HLS Cooperation
India and Israel will increase the cooperation on homeland security issues. Confronted with "challenging neighborhoods," India and Israel are intensifying cooperation on Homeland Security...
Has Time Come for The Right Facial Recognition System?
Facial recognition startups have lately been popping up in more and more airports. A new one is supposed to be the fastest and most...
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WhatsApp Is Finally Letting You Hide Your Phone Number
For years, WhatsApp has relied on phone numbers as the primary way people connect. While simple, that approach has also created a privacy challenge....
