Search And Rescue

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...

An interactive head-up display will provide increased safety for law enforcement, firefighters, and even the military. A new helmet prototype is earning comparisons to...

The United States Navy has recently closed a $15.8 million contract with a marine robotics company to upgrade the MK 18 Kingfish unmanned underwater...

Early warning of floods can supply first responders with the critical time needed for the mitigation of the disaster. The US Department of Homeland...

At times of disaster, first responder agencies have to operate in effective coordination and maintain communication channels in order to cope with the complex...

Recently, the Hillsborough River in Florida was flowing at more than 3,020 cubic feet per second, with the river’s surface being at 31.48 feet...

The authority that oversees search and rescue operations in the UK, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) plans to assess the potential use of...

With the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine deep learning, scientists at Florida Atlantic University have “brought to life” a robotic canine named...

Search and rescue services in the UK are constantly seeking for new ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their services whilst reducing...

Fires constitute one of the most extreme dangers to human lives and property. When every second counts, the response is conditioned on mobility and...

By Arie Egozi During the last several years, I have been claiming here that the Israeli home front was not prepared for emergency situations vis...