Surveillance cameras in passenger planes?
Discussions in the aftermath of the Germanwings plane crash have raised the demand that surveillance cameras would be put in the cockpit, as an...
Mobileye-Intel Deal: Boost for The Autonomous Vehicle Industry
The recent purchase of the Israeli autonomous vehicle technology firm Mobileye by the Intel Corp. for $15.3 billion puts a spotlight on the rapid...
Hi-Tech Explosives Detection Systems
Morpho, through its subsidiary Morpho Detection, announced a contract assigned to its local partner Segtec by Mexico airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR)...
Why Develop from Scratch When There is Proven Israeli Defense System?
The British Army is looking for new protection technologies to counter the evolving threat posed by hostile advanced weapon systems. Leonardo has been selected by...
Pressure to revive uniform air-passenger information legislation in Europe
The European Parliament is considering reviving draft legislation which would force airline companies to give EU member governments a cohesive and uniform set of...
David – Battle-Proven Light Armored Vehicle
Current warfare is not restricted to the classical battlefield, operations take place in a variety of environments. The David is a battle-proven light armored...
New Police Truck is Blast and Bullet Resistant
A new police truck has been one of the latest anti-terror measures in the UK Police arsenal. The armoured police vehicle is one of...
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...
The Technology To Detect Suicide Bombers From A Distance
Not many people can argue with the fact that terror is currently the world’s biggest threat. The part of the world being attacked rather...
Israeli Defense Technologies Attract Attention at AUSA 2017
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems displayed for the first time a triple add-on package mounted on the Oshkosh Defense JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) light...
Operational Testing of Eitan – World’s Advanced APC
Israel’s Ministry of Defense Merkava Tank Program Administration in collaboration with IDF’s ground forces, continues to develop the Eitan wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC),...
New Situational Awareness System for Armored Vehicles
Raytheon Company is developing a new technology to provide extensive situational awareness for soldiers inside windowless armored vehicles, as part of the Defense Advanced...
Terrorism Prevention and Border Protection – New Face Recognition Tech
A new airport security platform was announced by the face recognition provider FaceFirst. Using unique feature recognition capabilities, the new Guardian platform identifies visitors...
New Situational Awareness for Mine-Protected Vehicle Teams
The US army has been testing a new Multi-Functional Video Display (MVD) for the Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV) Type II. The new monitors...
Cleaning Up Subway After Biological Attack
Subway systems are complex with many moving parts and miles of tunnels. A new project focuses on cleaning up a subway system after the...
Watch: This Solution Could Protect Planes Against Bombs
The recent downing of Russian Metrojet plane in Egypt has once again brought to the forelight a major issue facing modern airliners: planes are...
TSA To Increase Random Security Checks Of Employees
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is increasing random checks of airport and airlines staff who handle baggage and have clearances to bypass security...
Protecting Future Tanks from Explosive Impact
A bendable titanium alloy suspension system inspired by the hard shells and flexible legs of ironclad beetles could hold the key to protecting future...
Quantum Leap in Air Cargo Security
The airport security field has been undergoing upgrading and enhanced security processes during recent years. The requirements of the TSA (US Transportation Security Administration)...
The first-ever armored taxi appears in Russia
This is the most unique Taxi in the world. If you happen to be in Russia, you can now take a ride in military...
Smart City – Convergence of IoT and Video Analytics
When video systems first moved from analogue to digital and then became part of the IoT world, they were primarily used to provide visual...
The “inspiration” for 9/11
Osama bin Laden was “inspired” to concoct the 9/11 plot during a chance conversation about a plane crash into the Atlantic Ocean. While discussing...
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A New Flight Simulation System Models the Chaos of Wildfires
Training helicopter pilots for wildfire missions is particularly difficult because the environment itself is constantly changing. Smoke, shifting winds, rising heat, and the interaction...
