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When Drones Get Hacked, They Crash — This System Aims to...
Unmanned aerial systems are now used for missions ranging from emergency response and infrastructure inspection to logistics and environmental monitoring. In parallel, they have...
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iHLS INNOFENSE - Innovation program for technological startups in the civilian and security sector, which will be operated by iHLS in collaboration with the...
TASER Smart Weapon Stops Conflicts from Escalating
The TASER X2 incorporates law enforcement agencies’ most requested features such as a backup shot, dual lasers, and a warning arc to protect life...
Students to Offer Fresh Approach to Airport Security
Recent worldwide terrorist attacks have demonstrated that the ticketing/check-in areas and security checkpoints of airports are targets of interest for terrorists. The US Department...
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Israeli Technology Enhances World Leading Defense Systems
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Trump Can Build The Wall, It’s Not Enough
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Facial Recognition Accuracy Claims Challenged by Real-World Performance Gaps
Despite the growing presence of facial recognition in public spaces, new research suggests that the performance of these systems in real-world settings may be...
Innovative EOD and First Responders Vehicle
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Disposable Drone Will Vanish After Accomplishing Mission
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The Dark Side of Biometrics: Navigating Emerging Security Threats
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New Task Force for Emergency Response to Public Health Threats
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Implementing Technology in VIP Protection in Complex Environments and Mass Events
Written by Or Shalom
In the past decade, we have witnessed a sharp increase in assassination attempts and attacks targeting senior officials and public figures,...
911 Caller Location Detection in Multi-Story Buildings
Emergency call centers sometimes find it hard to accurately locate an address when a person uses a cellphone to dial 911. For years, the...
Electronic Warfare Gets New Human-Like Thinking
The Southwest Research Institute was commissioned by the United States Air Force to develop a new “cognitive” electronic warfare system, with algorithms to help...
Meet New Compact UAV for Search and Rescue
In search and rescue operations, every second counts. A new Search and Rescue version of an unmanned aerial vehicle has been launched recently. The...
WATCH: ISIS Attacks Gas Plant Perimeter
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“Bugs” to Assist First Responders
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The Department of Homeland Security Severely Lacks In IT Security
You’d think that as an agency tasked with security, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would be for the challenge of maintaining its own...
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Flying autonomous drones through unpredictable environments remains one of the biggest technical challenges in robotics. In confined spaces such as collapsed buildings, industrial sites,...
