No Need to Remove Shoes for Airport Security Checks
A new airport security technology developed. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is to be the first to use new ultraviolet scanners, eliminating the need for passengers...
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...
Will Law Enforcement Agencies Become Greener?
Electric vehicles manufactured by established automakers are poised to play a significant role in the proliferation of this technology that produces significantly fewer planet-warming...
iHLS Accelerator Selection Committee Convenes on March 5
Are you developing a ground-breaking technology in the fields of video analytics, cybersecurity, unmanned systems, counter drones, terror tunnel detection, border security, etc.? We...
Laser-Equipped Dog will Save Lives
The US Air Force has been experimenting with how laser sensors, on drones and robots, can map damage in facilities and buildings in dangerous...
Autonomous Cargo Handling Reduces Danger for Marine Corps
The US Navy has been interested in improving its supply delivery system, by developing an autonomous cargo handling system. The Navy has recently selected...
National Emergency Authority Unable to Function
By Arie Egozi
Israel’s National Emergency Authority (RACHEL) is unable to function during an emergency situation. Its formal announcement last week did not change the...
Small arms – the main tool of terrorists
The flow of many types of weapons to Gaza has not been interrupted by Israeli efforts. A recent work made by the U.N, puts...
EU to Greece: Tighten Borders, Or Else
Earlier this month, the European Union presented Greece with a three-month ultimatum to increase border security and remedy “deficiencies” in controlling the flow of...
New Focus on Military-Civilian Collaboration
Over the last two decades, the nature of security threats has shifted from the emergence of networked insurgency to the growth of cyber threats,...
Neutral Explosives Detection Algorithm in Development
In order to upgrade and improve airport security systems, the U.S. government and airport security experts are working to develop vendor-neutral software for explosives...
Pandora’s Box?
American intelligence experts said a couple of days ago that Russia may, in case of armed struggle, launch the new cruise missiles it has...
NASA’s Revolutionary Search and Rescue Technology
The international satellite-aided search and rescue initiative Cospas-Sarsat has been aided by NASA and enabled the development of multiple emergency location beacon types that...
Much ado about the FAA’s UAS regulation
The FAA's proposed drone legislation: the return of the nanny-state
After months of waiting, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) finally issued its official draft proposal...
Answer to The Rapidly Changing Battlefield
US Military seniors have recently detailed the budget crisis’ effects on readiness and modernization, and military associations have begun adding their voices to the...
This Huge Jet Drone Doesn’t Just Fly—It Brings Backup
Modern air defenses are increasingly challenged by the growing use of unmanned aircraft, but the rapid evolution of drone swarming threatens to complicate this...
ICT for Smart Cities – A Growing Market
Considerable growth in the global smart city ICT infrastructure market by 2026, a recent market research released by AMA Research forecasts.
A smart city is...
Laser Designator Now Available Also for Small UAVs
A new optical and laser designation payload system for small to midsize UAV applications was released recently. UTC Aerospace Systems which launched its new...
Video Analytics Community Meets at iHLS Conference Today
iHLS Conference on Video Analytics today at Rishon LeZion was a great success. Hundreds of professionals and experts in this field participated in the...
Advanced Navigation Solution for GPS-Denied Environment
Global militaries are leveraging multiple technologies and solutions to ensure navigation in GPS-denied environments. The US Army has recently chosen a new inertial navigation...
Following Manchester Terrorist Attack
Soldiers have been sent on to Britain’s streets to help the police following the Manchester terrorist attack which killed at least 22 people including...
Should We Put Our Trust In Robots?
In emergencies, people may trust robots too much for their own safety, a new study suggests. In a mock building fire, test subjects followed...
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Startups Wanted: INNOFENSE Seeks the Next Dual-Use Technologies
Previous INNOFENSE cycles have helped innovative technologies make the leap from civilian development to defense applications. Now, iHLS and the Ministry of Defense are...
