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asymmetric attacks

Asymmetric attacks require a unique type of protection. A new sensor may serve as a possible solution. Germany-based Hensoldt has recently stated that its...
smart ambulance

Emergency response work is physically and mentally exhausting, placing extreme demands on the paramedic both at the civilian and military settings. The critical equipment...
threat environment

The changing threat environment and concerns about advanced adversaries are prompting the US Air Force to consider jettisoning plans to buy a next-generation Joint...
drone camera

While drones are great at taking pictures and high-quality video during the day or in camera-ideal lighting, in low light situations traditional cameras need...

On Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), iHLS wishes you and your families well over the fast, may you be signed and sealed in the...
unmanned aircraft system

A new small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has been unveiled by Lockheed Martin. The OUTRIDER is a lightweight, canister launched UAS designed in partnership...
submarines

The U.S. Navy plans to use Xbox 360 for operating periscopes on its newer submarines. The idea was proposed by defense contractor Lockheed Martin,...
bodycams

More and more police officers worldwide have been wearing body cameras, documenting their encounters with criminals or legitimate civilians. But would civilians themselves benefit...
inspection

One of the dangerous consequences of natural disasters can be gas leakages, and their detection is a complex mission in the aftermath of storms...
police truck

A new police truck has been one of the latest anti-terror measures in the UK Police arsenal. The armoured police vehicle is one of...
bullet

The US Pentagon wants to develop a quieter rifle bullet that will prevent the enemy from determining the location of the U.S. soldier who...
infrastructure inspections

Unmanned aerial systems can be used effectively for various sorts of critical infrastructure inspection missions, as the networks are spread over vast geographical areas....
cyber

Cyber vulnerabilities have long been acknowledged against commercial maritime vessels, but the targeting of new naval systems – whether for navigation, engine and steering...
video analytics

The video analytics sector within the security industry has been going through a rapid technological shift from legacy, on-premise, standalone, reactive systems to a...
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...
first responders

A first-of-its-kind treatment for the life-threatening effects of cyanide poisoning will be developed soon. The treatment is needed because cyanide could be used as...
augmented reality

Augmented Reality (AR) systems require extreme brightness levels and high image contrast not always available in traditional display systems.   Kopin Corp., an American developer...
counter-terror

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...

Subway systems are complex with many moving parts and miles of tunnels. A new project focuses on cleaning up a subway system after the...
black box

Tracking soldiers in an emergency situation sometimes takes too long, a critical factor that might cost the lives of wounded soldiers. A new technology...
anti-ramming

A debate has been sparked in Austria recently regarding new anti-terror measures, specifically anti-ramming attacks. Austria's chancellery halted the construction of anti-terror walls outside...
drone

Are the laws regarding unmanned aircraft systems unsuitable for the current circumstances? US Federal agencies have asked Congress to change laws that prevent law enforcement...

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