U.S. – Human Guards Replaced by Robots and Automatic Systems
High-security compounds have traditionally employed security guards to protect buildings and facilities, deter intrusions, and prevent theft, but as budget cuts continue to force...
BCP&IT Conference: “Cyber Command in the IDF”
The Israeli Army must be put in charge of operations during cyber-attack emergencies, and in order to do that the IDF must establish a...
Cameroon: Navy Receives New Spanish Patrol Vessels
Cameroon’s Navy has taken delivery of two new Spanish patrol boats and a landing craft, providing a major boost to the country in safeguarding...
Russia is Developing a “UAV-Killer” Defense System
Russia is upgrading its short-range Pantsir-S air defense systems with an improved capability to intercept unmanned aerial vehicles, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.
“The modernization...
The Buddy Guard Application – Your Personal Security Network
Residents of the Israeli kibbutz Mishmarot have seen many break-ins recently, like many of the towns in the region. Most homes have alarm systems...
17 International Teams Competed in the DARPA Robotics Challenge
DARPA’s Robotics Challenge (DRC) took place on December 20-21, pitting 17 teams against one another in a series of eight physical challenges. According to...
Resentment in the U.S. Over Police License Plate Scanners
There is a growing worldwide opposition to the use of systems that scan car number plates.
According to HLS News Wire, the Boston Police Department...
Spetsnaz Commandos to Reinforce Russian Embassy Security
Spetsnaz commando soldiers will reinforce the security guards in Russian embassies around the world.
Following a nationalist attack at its embassy in Poland, Russia plans...
Sandia Displayed Mine Rescue Robot at 2013 DARPA Robotics Challenge
Engineers from Sandia National Laboratories in the U.S demonstrated real-world robotics successes at the DARPA Robotics Challenge Trials 2013 Expo this week (20-21 December)...
Controversy Over London Police Use of Tasers
The London Metropolitan police want to use Tasers. This has created a lively debate about the use of this non-lethal weapon.
One argument in favor...
The Growing U.S. “Bomb Library”
The U.S. has a "Bomb Library" and it serves as an important tool in the fight against terror.
It has been ten years since the...
ICT Bi-weekly Report – Jihadi Forums
By ICT’s Jihadi Websites Monitoring Group
This report summarizes notable events discussed on jihadist Web forums during the first half of September 2013. Following are...
Who will Maintain the White House Protection Barriers?
The U.S. Secret Service wants to find a contractor that can provide regular corrective and preventative maintenance for 48 vehicle barriers, bollards and gates...
Yemeni Parliament Votes to Ban U.S. Drones
An anti-drone motion was passed by Yemen’s parliament on Sunday, banning drone attacks. The symbolic vote comes amid growing anger against US unmanned aircrafts...
Rare Prohibited Items Harder to Detect by Airport Screening
Airport security X-ray screeners are trained to spot dangerous objects in luggage - but a new study finds that humans doing image-based item recognition...
U.S. Airports Sue TSA Over Security Costs
The U.S. airports are fighting against the federal rule changes that would require them to pay for staff at security checkpoint exit lanes starting...
U.K. Nuclear Weapons Left Unguarded
Shock in the U.K. Police officers of the U.K. Ministry of Defense police, assigned to guard Britain’s nuclear weapons, are under investigation after it...
Space Debris: A Growing Threat
The U.S wants improved tools to track space debris. The current efforts are aimed at tracking orbital debris that could endanger satellites, the Defense...
Israeli Owned Firm to Supply Secure Mobile Solutions to U.S. DHS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Group selected Elbit Systems of America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd.,...
Yemen Under Attack
By Col. (res.) Dr. Shaul Shay
Yemen is on the verge of becoming a failed state. The interim Yemeni government is struggling to fight terrorist...
Agro-Terror: How to Protect Against Agricultural Pests
It's all the Red Palm Weevil's fault, a pest inhabiting palm trees and occasionally causing their death. Reports from all over the world, including...
Fast Draw: Weak Israeli Response to Lebanese Border Incident
How convenient. Israel accepted the Lebanese version, according to which Shlomi Cohen, a 31 year-old IDF NCO from Afula, was killed by a Lebanese...
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