Detector Dogs Have New Role in Airports
Studies have demonstrated that detector dogs are one of the most reliable tools available to identify substances based on the odors they emit. Previous...
Another Drone Attack on Saudi Airport
Drone attacks on airports are again in the spotlight, becoming a more and more frequent threat in the Middle East. Ten people were injured...
Counter-UAV Tactical Responses – Insights from US DoD Experiment 2021
By Or Shalom
In recent years, the threat of unmanned aerial vehicles on critical infrastructures and vessels has been a growing security challenge. The use...
New Airport Security Technology Unveiled
New technologies have been recently applied by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at its checkpoints at airports, due to COVID-19 constraints.
A security game-changer...
Dual-Use Radiation Detection Tech Unveiled
Current portable radiation detectors are fragile, bulky and expensive. A research team from the University of Texas at Dallas developed a cheaper and more...
This System Controls Air Traffic from a 1000 Km Distance
Remote air traffic control enables the management of multiple airports from one site. A new center for remote air traffic control began operating at...
New Kind of Security Checkup Tested in Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is testing technologies to modernize the travel experience and help people stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SEA Spot Saver is...
5G Network to Accelerate Operations in Leading Int’l Airport
Various applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) in airports, automated vehicles on the runway and mobile security systems involve large quantities of data....
New Player in Counter-Drone Technology
Italy has been increasingly active in drone detection and neutralization technology. Its military is testing the use of direct-energy beams in blasting hostile or...
Airport Threat Detection Solutions Tested
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), pose a threat to aviation security when flown into certain restricted airspaces. Drones and other UAS are used for a...
Airport Security Checks Revolutionized?
One of the most inconvenient parts of flying is having to take your shoes off for screening. A new shoe scanner will provide a...
New Solution for Drone Integration in Airspace
Ahead of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) U-Space Regulations expected to become law from 1 January 2023, a new next-generation airspace management...
Counter-COVID-19 Technology Evaluated at Airport
A new airport technology designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses and bacteria is being assessed by the U.S. Transportation Security...
New Airport Security Equipment Tested
In December 2001, a terrorist attempt to blow up a US-bound American Airlines flight was thwarted after explosives were detected in the shoes of...
Airport Security: The State that’s Lagging Behind
In a bid to strengthen its measures against terrorism and hijacking, Japan will require airline passengers to undergo security checks before boarding, and intends...
Challenges in Terrorist Behavior Prediction and Detection by Technological Systems
By Or Shalom
Terrorism has been a major international challenge concerning the world ever since the French Revolution up until now. During the 1970s, the...
Social Distancing Accelerating Innovation
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is putting social distancing and other safety measures into place at airport...
Remote Air Traffic Tower – Military Test Case
Remote air traffic control allows flight information service to be provided from a location other than the airport whilst maintaining a level of operational...
New Technologies to Improve Airport Security
In spite of the major decrease in civil aviation flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Department of Homeland Security has been supporting...
Face ID with Masks at Airport Checkpoints – Unexpected Results
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people all over the world are required to wear face masks in every public venue. Beginning this month, the...
Bahrain is Improving Int’l Airport Security Technology
Bahrain has been modernizing its International Airport, with phase 1 having been delivered. The new Passenger Terminal Building was opened, as the project aims...
Drone Interference at Airports – German Paradox
Drones flying near airports might collide mid-air with aircraft, posing a threat to airline safety.
Germany has published statistics regarding drone interference at its airports,...
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Modern soldiers increasingly operate with multiple connected devices at once, such as radios, sensors, cameras, navigation systems, hearing protection, and digital battlefield applications. While...
