Does Blockchain Have Any Applications in Homeland Security?
The emerging blockchain technology represents an innovative leap forward that has many uses and applications across multiple sectors of the economy.
But is it...
Major Communications Firm to Implement Cell Tech on Drones
Disaster recovery teams would be upgraded with cellular drones. AT&T, the communications giant, expect it’s Flying COW (Cell on Wings) to achieve life-saving capabilities...
Fostering Cyber-Defenses of Financial Institutions
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has been fostering the cyber-defenses of financial institutions. This research-and-development effort will...
Camera-Mounted Dogs to Enhance Counter-Terror Efforts
Sensor technology mounted on security dogs has been enhancing India’s fight against terrorism. India’s Elite counter-terror force National Security Guard (NSG) has procured head-mounted...
Homeland Security seeking off-the-shelf applications to manage biometric data
The Department of Homeland Security’ Office of Biometric Identity Management is currently looking for off-the-shelf applications that can more effectively store, match and analyze...
US Border Control Wants Drones, Radios, Fences
The US federal agents tasked with patrolling the US-Mexico border have come up with a new shopping list of items they think will enable...
New Drone with Robotic Arms for “Hands-On” Operations
A large-format drone equipped with two internally-developed robotic arms, enabling it to directly accomplish a variety of tasks, was developed by Prodrone Co. The...
Enhanced Situational Awareness for US Coast Guard
Advanced marine electronics systems will be supplied to the US Coast Guard for enhancing situational awareness and navigation capabilities. FLIR Systems has been awarded...
New Communications Technologies Offered to First Responders
A couple of noteworthy communications technologies were recently examined by a first responder agency that evaluated them for public safety use.
The US Department of...
Empowering Law Enforcers for Emergency Response
The U.S. is tightening its bonds with Costa Rica. The Department of State has donated six virtual shooting ranges to the Costa Rican Ministry...
New Security Scanning Method under Development
Researchers from North Carolina State University have used computer models to demonstrate the possibility of a low-cost security imaging device that makes use of...
Awareness Increases Demand for Cyber Security Careers
Awareness of cyber attacks in the run-up to the U.S. presidential election helped grow the number of young adults more likely to pursue a...
Drone Guided Ships Through Arctic Sea Ice
This summer, a ship on a mission in the Arctic Circle was aided by long-range imaging reconnaissance provided by an unmanned aircraft. The drone...
Landrover’s New Rescue SUV Comes With a Drone
Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) has designed and engineered a special version of the new Land Rover Discovery SUV for use by...
Leading Anti-Terror Drone to Be Used for Fire Monitoring
Forest surveillance in northeast China is the latest mission to add to the list of civil tasks conducted by drones in the Rainbow series,...
Cross-Border Tunnel Found In USA
Here in Israel, we know all too well the dangers cross-border tunnels pose. It seems we are not alone in realising this danger. More...
Policemen Mobile Phone to Recognize Suspect’s Fingerprints
Bengaluru police in India will deploy state-of-the-art technology for fingerprint recognition for rapid identification of offenders and criminals. Tenders will soon be floated for...
Strategic Installations and Border Security – Technological Innovation Opportunities
Strategic installations and economic infrastructures along the borders, at sea and underwater have been a target of hostile states, terrorist organizations, and other elements....
Another Solution Against Ramming Attacks
Police departments throughout Europe keep trying to find solutions to counter terrorist ramming attacks in public places. Now, the London Metropolitan Police (MET) is...
Travelers from Ebola-affected nations restricted to 5 U.S. airports
The U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Tuesday that travelers from three West African Ebola-affected countries will now be required to enter the...
Sweden Takes Harsh Measures Against Camera Drones
Aerial footage and photography professionals have been dealt a heavy blow in Sweden. The country’s Supreme Administrative Court decided that drones equipped with cameras...
New Home Awareness System Encorporates Drone and Smart Lights
A system of smart lights communicating with a a camera-equipped quadcopter drone will help secure homes and even call law enforcement forces.
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GPS and other satellite navigation systems have become essential infrastructure for aviation, maritime transport, communications, and critical timing networks. When these signals are disrupted,...
