Terrorism Insurance to Save Money for U.S. Government
In the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, terrorism risk insurance quickly became either unavailable or very expensive. Congress reacted by...
American Security Officials Foresee Bright Cybersecurity Future
A top cyber expert says he expects big changes soon on the US government’s approach on cybersecurity. Retired Lt. Gen. Harry Raduege, who has...
Big Data Transfer Solution Recieves U.S. Government Authorization
Raytheon’s High Speed Guard big data transfer solution has received Cross Domain System Authorization and Authority to Operate for Secret and Below Interoperability (SABI),...
American Industries Identify 25 Defense Technologies For Transfer To India, Israel...
American and Indian industries have identified 25 new technologies for transfer to the latter under the defense trade and technology initiative (DTTI) to be...
The Civilian UAV Market is on the Rise
Venture capitalists like Tim Draper are placing their bets on the commercial applications of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Draper, an early investor in Hotmail,...
“Cyber Attack on the U.S. Could be Met with Conventional Military...
Cyber attacks on U.S. infrastructure or networks could be met with a conventional military response, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army...
Changing the way business is conducted
THE FREEDOM TO WORK ANY TIME AND ANYWHERE
When we think about the work environment 30 years ago, it seems real changes have occurred since...
U.S. DoD Concerned Over Climate Change
Department of Defense (DoD) officials consider climate change a key factor in protecting national security around the globe, according to deputy assistant secretary of...
A new report – Israel has 80 nuclear warheads
Israel possesses some 80 nuclear warheads — fewer compared with prior estimates .
This number is included in the 2013 report issued by the ...
China to Build New National UAV Industrial Hub
China will establish a special industrial base for the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles in Beijing’s southern Daxing District, reports Chinese-language media...
U.S DHS Awards New Security Contracts
The Homeland Security Department awarded a pair of multi-million dollar contracts aimed at security, one in biometric identification and one in network security.
After months...
Unmanned Aircraft Take First Steps Into Civil Airspace
Slowly but surely, unmanned aircraft systems(UAS) are entering the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS). For the first time, aircraft have flown commercially into remote...
UAS Market to Reach $2.3 Billion by 2017
Homeland security and commercial unmanned aircraft system (UAS) are used by countries to protect their borders and get aerial views of commercial projects. Complex...
More Security Cameras – Paranoia in Mexico City
Mexico City doubles its municipal security system, adding thousands of additional cameras.
Mexico city recently signed a contract with the Latin American security company Telmex,...
Russia Expected to Re-Equip Syrian Army
Production by Russia’s defense industry is expected to show a 15% increase this year over 2012, according to Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin.
Rogozin,...
The European UAV market is further closed to Israeli manufacturers
Europe goes alone on MALE UAV's
A plan by companies in France, Germany and Italy to launch a European medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAV program will...
Future of the Georgian Defense Industry – including HLS
Slow economic recovery following the 2008 war with Russia, political instability, and shifting government spending priorities designed to support economic development and stability have...
Boeing will evaluate an Israeli Radar System
Boeing Directed Energy Systems will evaluate the RADA Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar – (MHR) for its operability as part of Boeing’s Directed Energy tactical systems....
RF Mapping Offers Intelligence, Communications Capabilities
The US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract for the third phase of its RF Mapping program, RadioMap,...
A UAV carrier – evolution or revolution?
By Arie Egozi
Unmanned air vehicles (UAV) systems carrier? Well, not in the near future but while until some years ago, the idea would have...
Intel Acquires Ascending To Break Into Drone Game
Semiconductor giant Intel has recently announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire Ascending Technologies, A German unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) software manufacturer....
A New SIBAT Project to Support Small and Medium Industries
A new initiative by SIBAT – the defense exports division of the Israeli Ministry of Defense – will help small and medium companies overcome...
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The Push to Give Robots Animal-Like Agility
Robots have become increasingly capable in controlled environments, but they still struggle to replicate the adaptability and precision seen in animals. Biological movement relies...
