First responders’ technology prize to be awarded by DHS
U.S DHS launches $25K prize for innovative ways to track first responders indoors during incidents.
The Homeland Security Department's research and development arm announced it...
New protective kit for IDF infantry fighters
The new protective kit comes complete with: helmet, earplugs, ceramic vest and goggles – lessons of "Operation Protective Edge".
IDF infantry units are to be...
Israeli interest in Non-Lethal Weapons as Protest Dispersal Tools
Israel has renewed interest in non-lethal weapons to disperse of demonstrators, specifically as response to mass assault on a border fence.
Among other things, it...
Police departments use technology for patrols, community
Police departments use state grants to cover the cost of new purchases of online programs, mobile apps and new gadgets to track crime, as...
Non Lethal weapons – a growing demand
Senior military leaders from 22 nations, most in the Asia-Pacific region, are gathered in Mongolia this week to learn about nonlethal weapons and how...
US Seeks Solution to Counter Small Drones
The US armed forces keep looking for new technologies to counter small drones, as they have become a threat from both law enforcement and...
iHLS TV – Ebola, domestic extremism, Shellshock bug, new octocopter and...
In this weekly report (7 October 2014):
Ebola as seen from space
Domestic extremism Summit at the Whitehouse,
Hackers unleash Shellshock bug
New octocopter UAS
Darpa looking into the...
Non Lethal Weapons: U.S. Marines, Foreign Cops Train Together
The U.S armed forces have realized that they need more effective non lethal weapons and tactics. This to be able to intervine in "trouble...
iHLS TV – Laser Weapons Special Edition
Articles and issues discussed in this episode:
The U.S. Navy's new LWaS, a low cost solution against drones, light aircraft and missiles
New Israeli “star wars”...
Skunk weapon to go overseas
U.S. police are interested in purchasing the Israeli “Skunk” - a non-lethal weapon used by the Israel police force and IDF for crowd control....
The Non-Lethal Weapons Market Shows Steady Growth
According to a new market research report, "Non-Lethal Weapons Market (2013 – 2018)", the total non lethal Weapons market is expected to reach $1,146.2...
Controversy Over London Police Use of Tasers
The London Metropolitan police want to use Tasers. This has created a lively debate about the use of this non-lethal weapon.
One argument in favor...
ODNI crowsources speech-recognition software
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) wants to crowdsource ideas for software that would make human speech recorded in noisy environments more easily...
iHLS TV – Non-Lethal Weapons Special Edition
Articles and issues discussed in this Episode:
New Rafael remote controlled weapons station aimed at non-lethal use
U.S. Department of Defense is developing a microwave-based, vehicle-stopping...
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This Rifle Upgrade Times Every Shot to Help Hit Fast-Moving Drones
Small drones have become a difficult target for infantry. They can approach quickly, change direction and present a much smaller target than a conventional...
