New UAS technology presented at Paris AirShow
A new UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) presented by Elbit Systems at the 2015 Paris AirShow demonstrates new technology and capabilities for counter-insurgency and force...
Britain’s nuclear reactors vulnerable to terrorist drone attacks
This danger is imminent. Britain’s aging nuclear power plants are vulnerable to terrorist attacks by unmanned drones that could kill thousands of people. This...
New Report: U.S. Homeland Security Achievements
Tens of thousands of agents, hundreds of drones, all guarding the U.S. borders
Over the last few years the law enforcement agencies of the Department...
Instead of Training Syrian Rebels, US Drops Arms, Ammo
Olga Grosman
After the $500 million dollar program to train moderate Syrian rebel groups brought no real success in the battlefield, the US has decided...
India Acquires Howitzers to Protect Border With China
India’s defence ministry approved a proposal to purchase 145 ultra light howitzer guns at a cost of $750 million from the British weapons manufacturer...
Physical Barriers: Sometimes Low Tech is the Answer
Advanced technology rules the day in modern warfare - yet one very real threat to the U.S. Navy comes from a simple but deadly...
Are we protected from Agroterrorism ?
The word “terrorism” is typically associated with bomb and bullets, but security experts say that there are other types of terrorism which may bring...
How to Manage The Flood of Digital Video Evidence?
A new Unified Digital Evidence (UDE) software technology solution has been introduced for law enforcement agencies and criminal prosecutors – moving beyond body camera...
Why Is The U.S. Taking Back Its Patriot batteries from Turkey?
Paz Shabtai
After the United States had said earlier this month that it would withdraw two Patriot missile-defense batteries from the border between Turkey and...
Possible Solution for Long Airport Lines
Balancing line speed and security at the airport is essential to ensuring safe, reliable travel. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology...
High Potential for Audio Analytics in the Security Field
Audio analytics capabilities are increasing right alongside the more commonly used video analytics. Integrators who ignore audio are missing an opportunity to create better...
Situational awareness – the next generation
Situational awareness is a key and enabler for many homeland security related operations. Recently Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled its new Optical - Peripheral...
High Maneuverability to Special Forces Vehicle
A variant of a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or Humvee) showcased at the LAAD exhibition held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in...
New Biometric Device Scans Body Electricity
New tech might solve security issues associated with wearable gadgets and allow easier access to secure machines – a device that can identify users...
Autonomous Intrusion Detection Drone
Intrusion detection can be done with a variety of systems, from cameras to radar to human guards. Each approach has its advantages and limitations....
iHLS TV – Yossi Nissan, Offshore Security
Interview with Yossi Nissan, Director of Product Marketing at Radwin, on communications and offshore security.
Optical tracking of people in indoor areas developed by Carnegie Mellon
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a method for tracking the locations of multiple individuals in complex, indoor settings using a network of...
Watch Drone Footage Of Migrants At The Slovenia Border
After Hungary has ensured border control in dealing with the influx of migrants knocking on its doors and Croatia, following its example, refused to...
UAS Market to Reach $2.3 Billion by 2017
Homeland security and commercial unmanned aircraft system (UAS) are used by countries to protect their borders and get aerial views of commercial projects. Complex...
Expert: Ports Should Bolster Waterside Security
Port security solutions, including software and cameras, have improved significantly in the past decade or so. Many large ports, for instance, have high-tech command...
New Chinese Unmanned Patrol Surface Vehicles Unveiled
New indigenous unmanned surface vehicles (USV systems) were recently showcased by Zhuhai Yunzhou Intelligence Technology (Yunzhou-Tech), a Chinese company specializing in the design and...
Bodycams – From Police Officers to General Public
More and more police officers worldwide have been wearing body cameras, documenting their encounters with criminals or legitimate civilians. But would civilians themselves benefit...
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