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A New Homeland Security College Founded
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Night Vision Equipment Becomes Smaller and Lighter
Night vision technology developers have always aspired to reduce the size, weight and power consumption of the devices worn in the field. Furthermore, researchers...
Are US Elections’ Software Systems Critical Infrastructure?
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Is ISIL Developing Chemical Weapons Capability?
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter and lawmakers expressed concern that Islamic State is moving to develop chemical weapons even as the U.S.-led coalition makes...
US Air Force Looks to Solve Drone Pilot Shortage
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Gun Ownership in the USA – New Findings
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DHS Will Receive New Radiation Identifiers
The US Department for Homeland Security (DHS) will receive first regular shipments of
next-generation radioisotope identifier (RIID) systems this fall.
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ISIS Chemical Weapons Plant Bombarded by the US
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US Air Force...
Interesting Drone Deal Between Saudi Arabia and China
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The...
Innovation in The Field of Airport Security
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US Navy Exercises Autonomous Underwater Technologies
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Preparing for Next Generation Fighting
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Israel Will Have Additional Budgets for Anti Missiles Systems
By ARIE EGOZI
The agreement reached yesterday between the U.S and Israel will allow Israel to improve its anti ballistic missiles defenses.
According to the agreement...
Northrop Grumman to Supply Next Generation Helicopter UAV’s
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Biometric Scanning Will Track Imposters at Border Checkpoints
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Enhanced Cyber Security for DoD Acquisition Projects
The US Defense Department is doubling down on its effort to build cybersecurity into the acquisition cycle as a means of better protecting defense...
The Future of Tech Support and Deliveries
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Nuclear Detection at a Competetive Price
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US Ministry of Defense Delegation to Attend AUS&R 2016
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