AI to Improve Disaster Responsiveness
Often devastating and unpredictable, there is not much that can be done to avoid a natural disaster. In the scenario of natural disasters such...
Dual-Use Rapid Housing Solution
A new dual-use structure will be able to house survivors following a disaster, army troops or serve as housing for homeless persons. The small...
Experiment Tests First Responders’ Cooperation
Natural disasters and wide scale emergencies require the cooperation of various agencies and the integration of developing technologies. A recent operational experiment took place,...
Defense Program for the Risks of Machine Learning
Machine learning (ML) has reached a stage of technological development serving diverse applications – from highly efficient manufacturing, medicine and massive information analysis to...
Technology Has Adapted Itself to Users
CES 2019 electronics show reflected some major shifts that will characterize world technology in the near future. Four trends stood out above the others,...
New Chinese Drone Could Serve Government Agencies
A new Chinese drone known as the ‘Mavic 2 Enterprise’ drone now features swappable search and rescue accessories. The drone was upgraded specifically to...
New Apps Enhance Public Safety
Five public safety apps have been added by FirstNet (First Responders Network Authority) to its public communications platform.
FirstNet is an independent authority within the...
Poland Invites Israeli Drone Industry to Cooperate
Last Monday, October 15, iHLS’s AUS&R conference hosted a plethora of startups, organizations and individuals from the industry of Unmanned Systems. A unique addition...
New AR Technologies Used By Firefighters
While firefighters battle with flames on a daily basis, they also face dangers in the form of toxic smoke and darkness, which can slow...
Next Stage in War against Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks have become a potent threat to US organizations and infrastructure. There is also a renewed concern over the possibility of Russian-sponsored meddling in...
Cyber Resiliency Has to Be Part of Weapon Systems DNA
The U.S. military’s weapons systems today are reliant on complex software and interconnectivity with a host of components, sensors and computer systems. The highly...
Unexpected Solution for Nuclear Inspections
Autonomous UASs will fly inside ruined nuclear power stations to conduct inspections. A team led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in the US is...
Big Data for Business Continuity – Imperative in Emergency
What is the connection between big data technologies and business disaster recovery procedures? Disaster recovery and business continuity technologies have come a long way...
Cyberattacks Take Further Advantage of Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
What were the major trends in the global cyberspace during 2017? According to a report by Clear Sky Cyber Security, the main attacks were...
Cleaning Up Subway After Biological Attack
Subway systems are complex with many moving parts and miles of tunnels. A new project focuses on cleaning up a subway system after the...
Cyber Experts Should be On The Lookout
Is an extensive cyber attack expected again? The Ukrainian cyber security firm, ISSP, recently announced that it may have detected a new computer virus...
An iHLS Startup: Pocket-Sized Drone to Operate in Dangerous Indoor Environments
Following large fires, hurricanes or earthquakes, first responder teams in disaster areas sometimes have to refrain from entering unstable structures, due to the danger...
ISR Drones to Save Lives During Hurricane
The US Air National Guard has deployed medium-altitude drones to help airlift and search-and-rescue units find victims in the hurricane disaster-stricken areas. The Guard...
Radio Amateurs Role Still Significant in Disaster Response
Disaster response under conditions of lack of conventional communication or internet networking, requires more traditional solutions.
A citywide communications exercise was recently held by...
Creative Solution to Secure Critical Transportation Infrastructure on Emergency
Protecting critical infrastructure isn’t just about preventing malicious attacks, but also mitigating the damage of natural disasters. Transportation infrastructure such as subway tunnels are...
New Tech to Enable Rapid DNA Identification During Disaster
A rapid DNA identification technology developed by the US Department of Homeland (DHS) Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has recently been used to...
New Platform Will Assist First Responders
Hurricane Matthew was one of the first operational uses of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) HURREVAC-eXtended (HV-X)...
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Gmail Data Leak: 183 Million Reasons to Rethink Your Password Security
A new trove of stolen login credentials has surfaced online, with 183 million email addresses and passwords added to the “Have I Been Pwned”...
