Security

Security

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...
wearable device

A new wearable device hopes to deliver supplies to US Marines and soldiers on demand, instead of leaving members of the armed forces to...
facial recognition

Facial recognition technologies are not new. However, what about identifying the actual identity of people under disguise? Researchers from the University of Cambridge are...
anti-terror

While the UK government is increasing its anti-terror budget, the resources allocated to the police to thwart terrorist plots are being cut. This policy...
critical upgrade

A critical upgrade delivers three times the range of a current UAV system, the Puma AE. AeroVironment, expertising in unmanned aircraft systems (UAV) for...
Iot technologies

The US has been harnessing IoT technologies in attempt to advance a wide array of Smart City applications as well as in response to...
anti-uav laser

A new development in the anti-uav field has been attracting much interest. A Lockheed Martin prototype laser weapon system proved that an advanced system...
us navy

Following recent deadly collisions between US Navy guided missile destroyers and cargo vessels in crowded shipping lanes, the Navy is now considering whether it’s...
augmented reality

Firefighters might one day be able to go further into hazardous situations and exit safely thanks to augmented reality glasses in development at BAE...
domestic uav manufacture

As part of Turkey's home-grown efforts in national weapons and defense systems, companies are set to launch more advanced UAVs, one of the most...
big data

With access to more personal data than ever before, police have the power to solve crimes more quickly, but in practice, the influx of...
ieds

Landmines have increasingly been replaced in modern warfare with improvised explosive devices, usually known as IEDs. The mechanism of injury is the same for...
underwater operations

A new drone under development is designed to be able to plunge almost 10 meters into the water and surface and fly from that...