Aviation Security

Next-generation drones, built to track and hunt other drones, might be designed using hunting principles used by one of nature's most capable predators. Researchers...

As the rapid growth of drone use continues, the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) has been working on the regulation of the safe integration...

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is examining a new technology for its security details, a millimeter wave scanner, designed to screen visitors, internees and...

By ARIE EGOZI We don't see it but this danger is around the corner waiting to hit. A cyber attack on Israeli infrastructure may include air...

As unmanned aerial systems (UAVs) grow in popularity, so do the worries about them. In response, several anti-drone systems have hit the market, including...

The cyber security of civil aviation has been put to the test recently. A team of government, industry and academic officials successfully demonstrated that...

The traditional control tower is about to undergo a technological change. Being built by Cranfield University and Saab, an innovative facility will let air...

Countries do not report stolen or lost passports to Interpol * “This is a threat to civilian aviation security”, according to U.S. DHS experts. Many...

Hacking Poses Real Danger to Aircrafts, warns expert. Flaws in in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems and satellite communications leave commercial, private, and military planes vulnerable to...

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations are projected to increase sharply in civil airspace in the coming decade, but many problems remain unsolved regarding their...

The growing use of cheap and accessible commercial drones and the involvement of terrorist and criminal actors have been increasing the threat to security...

The European Parliament is considering reviving draft legislation which would force airline companies to give EU member governments a cohesive and uniform set of...

China has tested quantum radar that will be able to detect stealth aircraft and other objects within the range of 100 km. The radar uses...

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) contracted L-3 Security & Detection Systems to supply its high-speed eXaminer XLB explosives detection systems. The total value...

The recent downing of Russian Metrojet plane in Egypt has once again brought to the forelight a major issue facing modern airliners: planes are...

  Will a new radar be able to expand the area where drones can fly? Springfield Beckley Municipal Airport crews will begin installing a new...

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is increasing random checks of airport and airlines staff who handle baggage and have clearances to bypass security...

Osama bin Laden was “inspired” to concoct the 9/11 plot during a chance conversation about a plane crash into the Atlantic Ocean. While discussing...

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is getting ready to handle terror acts involving civilian aircraft. Aerial terrorism is always on the agenda and demands...

NATO has been enhancing its capabilities in the anti-missile sphere. Elbit Systems was awarded a follow-on $46 million contract to supply additional J-Music DIRCM...

Most airports in the world are packed with security services, among them undercover security guards who look like any other passenger. On top of...

Register to iHLS Israel Homeland Security In this weekly report (January 13 2015): Canada: Police fears terrorists could use drones to attack VIPs The Israeli-developed “electrical” cloth...