Search And Rescue

New public safety technologies for first responders are sought by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The technological advancements will produce...

07First responder teams arriving at a disaster scene often don’t have access to the carrier-based terrestrial LTE network for connecting to all the different...

The domestic response to coronavirus crisis in the US is rapidly expanding, yet there are concerns that response capabilities and resources at the local...

Unmanned maritime systems can be used for various purposes, including critical infrastructure protection, law enforcement, search and rescue for homeland security, underwater mine warfare,...

Thermal imaging is effectively a universal technology in the military environment. It is a particularly valuable and powerful asset, working on long wave radiation...

The United Arab Emirates is entering the drone manufacturing market. ADASI, a subsidiary of the government-owned company Edge, has unveiled its first locally-made vertical-takeoff-and-landing...

Data sharing from human and sensor sources is crucial to the work of first responders during a disaster such as in the case of...

The US Air Force is getting new advanced helicopters. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company will build 12 additional HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRH) following...

Europe is enhancing its capabilities in the external border and coast guard fields. The European Commission will receive support in the development of innovative...

Drones can provide a rapid response to disasters, reaching spots that are not accessible to other means. Communications and connectivity in such incidents play...

A unique, impressive group of entrepreneurs leading groundbreaking startups attended the opening session of the iHLS Security Accelerator’s 7th batch on January 23. From...

50 C-130J Super Hercules will be delivered to the U.S. government by Lockheed Martin, through a C-130J Multiyear III award. The aircraft is the...

The US Department of Defense is interested in using artificial intelligence and drones in humanitarian aid and disaster relief missions. In a request for information,...

Organizations for public safety, including firefighters, law enforcement, among others, are responsible for protecting people in emergencies. These first responders can work effectively only...

The global public safety market was valued at USD 8.58 billion in 2018, and it is expected to reach USD 38.98 billion by 2024,...

Missile defense is not only military systems. The preparedness of the civilian home front in a conflict situation also constitutes an important issue. This...

A test flight successfully conducted by Sendai City, Japan and Nokia tested the potential use of drones during a tsunami -- or other disasters...

Smart homes are not just smart thermostats and bulbs, but also personal security. A new collaboration between RapidSOS, an emergency technology company, and 911inform,...

Satellite imagery is frequently used for damage assessments following natural disasters, from hurricanes to forest fires, in order to tell responders what infrastructure was...

The US Coast Guard has chosen the University of California San Diego to evaluate and develop so-called “blue water” technology, a safety and law...

A new robot snake is designed for use in urban rescue missions, as well as military applications. This mechanical sensor platform can slither into...

A series of robotic platforms and driven mobility systems has been revolutionizing the extreme mobility field for all weather conditions all-terrain and water. The...