New Automated Means to Neutralize Old Chemical Weapons
The U.S. Army is using two state-of-the-art pilot plants, based on robots, in order to dispose of what remains of the more than 30,000...
Creative Anti-Chemical Weapon in Development
The Syrian civil war has brought chemical weapons back to the center stage in terms of international arsenals and defense methods. The U.S. military...
Innovative Method to Discover Dangerous Materials
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in the U.S. have been working for nearly a decade on methods to...
Chemical Identification, Now a Basic Capability
FLIR Systems has recently announced the Griffin G510 Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS). The device is essentially a first person-portable chemical identifier. The FLIR Griffin...
New Contract for Small UGV Supply to US Army
Man-transportable robots have become more and more widespread in military operations. A supplier of battle-tested UGVs was recently awarded a contract for the supply...
First-of-Its-Kind Wearable Chemical Sensor
Wearable electronics will be a $34 billion industry by 2020, according to analyst firm CCS Insight. Wearable sensors are capable of tracking processes in...
Chemical Terror Attack During Tokyo Sports Events Not Ruled Out
Tokyo Police conducted an anti-terror drill at a sports arena in central Tokyo based on a scenario of terrorists launching a chemical attack during...
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...
Anti-Poisoning Treatment for First Responders
A first-of-its-kind treatment for the life-threatening effects of cyanide poisoning will be developed soon. The treatment is needed because cyanide could be used as...
Plant-Based Sensors to Collect Intelligence
The US Department of Defense evaluates that the military’s traditional intelligence sensors are not always optimal for the tasks that have become more and...
US Steps Up Measures Against Nuclear Terrorism
Intelligence analysis shows terrorist groups are actively pursuing Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) capabilities, are using battlefield environments to test them, and may be...
Israel Unprepared for Drone Threats, US is Also Concerned
A report by Israel’s State Comptroller published yesterday, November 15th, reflects unpreparedness and considerable shortcomings regarding drone threats in Israel. The reports refers to...
New Detection Device that “Tastes” Liquid Chemical Agents
A new chemical agent detector is developed by the U.S Army as a response to the challenges of site exploitation - the collection of...
New Measures, Old Problems
The possibility of a chemical attack in a central urban venue has accelerated US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) efforts to develop more security...
Australia Enhances its Defense in CBRN Field
Australia is equipping its armed forces with new chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense capabilities. The defense ministry signed contracts worth A$238 million with...
DARPA Funding New Portable Biological Weapons Diagnostics Device
Today’s battlefield can be a very unpredictable place, with threats coming from every direction, including from the air and from underground. Recent conflicts in...
Unexpected Measure Against Chemical Threats
Drone technology will have an important role in the UK’s defenses against chemical weapon attacks. Defense secretary Gavin Williamson has announced an £11m plan...
Future Forces to Use Compact Ring for Chemical Threat Detection
The demand for compact, lightweight and portable sensors having the capacity to connect to smartphones and laptops or computers is increasing. Among these are...
Simulation Systems Are Enhancing Military and HLS Agencies Readiness
Training and simulation systems have been an integral part of military and homeland security operations. The application of new technologies in this field can...
Drones and Exoskeletons Roam the Streets of Montreal
Drones, internet-connected vests and exoskeletons were put to test on the streets of Montreal. 150 unarmed soldiers and more than 100 researchers participated in...
iHLS Innovation Centre Calls for Dual-Use Security Startups
Are you a startup company related to the security sector? Are you looking for recognition, international exposure, access to investors, and the ability to...
Double-Eyed Drone – New Technology
DJI has teamed up with thermal imaging specialists FLIR to launch a new two-lensed camera system. The double-eyed drone enables drones to break new ground...
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Metal That Behaves Like a Gel Could Redefine High-Temperature Systems
A research team at Texas A&M University has developed the world’s first metallic gel — a new class of material that combines the strength...
