Revolutionizing Thermal Imaging
Thermal imaging is effectively a universal technology in the military environment. It is a particularly valuable and powerful asset, working on long wave radiation...
First UAE-Made Drone Unveiled
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...
Smart City Solution for Disaster Management
Data sharing from human and sensor sources is crucial to the work of first responders during a disaster such as in the case of...
New Rescue Capabilities to Sikorsky Helicopter
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 Enhancing Border and Coast Guard Capabilities
Europe is enhancing its capabilities in the external border and coast guard fields. The European Commission will receive support in the development of innovative...
Drone Network Operated on Special Mission in Japan
Drones can provide a rapid response to disasters, reaching spots that are not accessible to other means. Communications and connectivity in such incidents play...
Meet iHLS Security Accelerator’s 7th Batch
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...
C-130J Super Hercules will be Delivered to US Military
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...
Required: New Search and Rescue Technologies
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,...
Emergency Communications Trends for 2020
Organizations for public safety, including firefighters, law enforcement, among others, are responsible for protecting people in emergencies. These first responders can work effectively only...
Everything Connected – Public Safety Tech Forecast for 2020
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,...
Is Israeli Home-Front Sufficiently Prepared for Wide Conflict?
Missile defense is not only military systems. The preparedness of the civilian home front in a conflict situation also constitutes an important issue. This...
Communicating with Drones During Disaster
A test flight successfully conducted by Sendai City, Japan and Nokia tested the potential use of drones during a tsunami -- or other disasters...
Game Changer in Smart Building Safety
Smart homes are not just smart thermostats and bulbs, but also personal security. A new collaboration between RapidSOS, an emergency technology company, and 911inform,...
New Assessment Tech Regarding Disaster Damages
Satellite imagery is frequently used for damage assessments following natural disasters, from hurricanes to forest fires, in order to tell responders what infrastructure was...
Important Step Towards Blue Technology Enhancement
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...
Robotic Solution for Tunnel Sensing
A new robot snake is designed for use in urban rescue missions, as well as military applications. This mechanical sensor platform can slither into...
The Robotic Platforms that Revolutionize Extreme Mobility
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...
Smart Helmet – Not Just for Iron Man
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...
UUV Systems Upgraded
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...
These Sensors will Help First Responder Teams
Early warning of floods can supply first responders with the critical time needed for the mitigation of the disaster. The US Department of Homeland...
How to Manage Effective Emergency Response?
At times of disaster, first responder agencies have to operate in effective coordination and maintain communication channels in order to cope with the complex...
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For centuries, gout has been associated with painful joints. In reality, it’s the outcome of years of elevated uric acid levels—known as hyperuricaemia—that gradually...
