Jewish Communities at Risk in Wake of Recent Paris Attacks
US Department of Homeland Security officials advised Jewish communities to initiate or review security maintenance in the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in...
“Skin Electronics” for homeland security?
The potential for security uses is huge. Many companies around the world are already trying to use it for homeland security.
Taking advantage of recent...
Pocket-Sized Tech for Every Soldier
An additional batch of advanced nano-unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be delivered to the US Army. FLIR System has won an additional $15.4 million...
Upgraded SA80 Rifle Allows Operator to Stay Unseen
The British Army is upgrading its standard issue SA80 rifle to help prolong its life beyond 2025, according to the U.K. Ministry of Defense....
Shift in US Military EW Strategy
The US Army has been pursuing a new electronic warfare program. The Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) is an integrated EW and signals intelligence system...
Will ISIS Gain Hold of New Russian Weapons in Iraq?
The Iraqis are using a deadly weapon system against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). This is the Russian-built TOS-1A multiple launch rocket...
Domestic UAV Missions on the Rise
In addition to their military uses, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) routinely execute search and rescue missions, border patrols and more. The US Defense Department...
US Air Force Rolls Out New Stealth Bombers
The U.S. Air Force has rolled out plans to phase out the B-1B and B-2 bomber fleets as it makes way for the new...
Report: Countries Neglect Passport Theft
Countries do not report stolen or lost passports to Interpol * “This is a threat to civilian aviation security”, according to U.S. DHS experts.
Many...
Hybrid VR/AR Night Vision Goggles for Troops
The United States Army has recently announced that they are looking for companies willing to engineer and create night vision goggles capable of doubling...
New Tactical UAV will Upgrade French Army Capabilities
The French army will upgrade its capabilities with the arrival of the new Patroller tactical UAVs next year. The new system will bring about...
Did Terrorists Test Airplane Security?
A memo written by the U.S. Airways Pilot Association described a possible "dry-run" for a future terrorist attack that occurred on Flight 1880 on...
All Los Angeles Police Officers to Wear Body Cameras by 2016:...
All 7,000 officers of Los Angeles police are to be outfitted with body cameras by 2016, the city's Mayor Eric Garcetti announced, following mass unrest across the United States caused...
England Police – the next generation
West Midlands Police in England is planning on initiating a five-year plan that will affect the country’s police force greatly, the Birmingham Post site...
Video Analytics for Underground Train Safety
The number of train passengers who die or get injured in underground trains is relatively low. The most dangerous moments for them are when...
Smart Radar Assistant Helps Ships Steer Clear of Danger
Marine collisions with fixed offshore structures—such as oil platforms, abandoned wellheads, and navigational hazards—remain a persistent problem for commercial operators and coastal authorities. These...
Next-Gen Navigation System for GPS-Denied Environments
Xona Space Systems is making strides in providing an alternative to GPS with its cutting-edge Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) system, which has gained...
iHLS TV – Interview with Riki Ellison on Missile Defense
Exclusive Interview with Riki Ellison Chairman and Founder Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance
The interview was conducted during IAMD conference in cooperation with IMDA and iHLS...
Soldiers to Fight Alongside Autonomous APCs
The United States Army has made plans to arm combat soldiers with remote controlled ground vehicles in an effort to study to see how...
What is Threatening Military Installations?
There are growing concerns in the US that terrorists and spies could use remotely piloted unmanned aircraft for surveillance, espionage and attacks, from monitoring...
What About Smart Railways?
According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, the global smart railway market was valued at $18.30 billion in 2019, and is...
Hammerhead Performs Taxi Tests Prior to First Flight
Piaggio Aero Industries unveiled at the 2013 Paris Air Show today, the Piaggio Aero P.1HH “HammerHead”- Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The P.1HH HammerHead technological...
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No GPS? This Quantum Sensor Navigates by Reading the Earth
Modern ships depend heavily on satellite navigation, creating a vulnerability when GPS and other GNSS signals are jammed, spoofed or unavailable. In a contested...
