Earthquake App underscores vulnerable housing in Oakland, California
A new mobile and Web app, called SoftStory, maps and highlights seismically vulnerable housing.
It’s been said the greatest dangers are the ones unseen. The...
FMF Is Good But Has a Problematic Effect
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The Israeli defence industries are facing a growing challenge that may affect the future of some. You make the best systems for...
The FBI’s cliometric Next Generation Identification system
The FBI has integrated the latest addition to its Next Generation Identification (NGI) system, which delivers new tools designed to improve the Bureau's capability...
Which Smartphone Will Serve for Secure Military Communications?
The UK military chose the smartphone that warrants the utmost security against malicious actors, for its sensitive communications. The iPhone 7 is being turned into...
Fusion centers: have they found their sweet spot?
Increased state investment in fusion centers may suggest a change of opinion on the information-gathering groups.
Fusion centers combine data from the Department of Homeland...
iHLS TV – Cyber task force, new UASs, laser-guided artillery shell,...
iHLS Israel Homeland Security
In this weekly report (11 November 2014):
The National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force: NCIJTF
New UASs: SpyLite mini and BlueBird
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Unique Operational Foliage-Penetrating Radar Unveiled
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is unveiling its ELM-2112FP- persistent surveillance foliage-penetrating radar, designed to detect threats that could not be identified previously in areas...
Industries Lobby Hard to Fly Their Drones as FAA Decision Looms
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to soon publish regulations that have been years in the making on drones flying through American airspace for business...
Free Body Camera for Every Police Officer
A new program will equip every police officer in the USA with a body camera. TASER International has launched the new program that will...
Digital Future: UK preparing for Robot Takeover
A recent report released by the House of Lords Select Committee on Digital Skills has called on the incoming government to take seriously the...
How does one SPOT a terrorist?
A secret 92-point checklist, obtained and published Friday by The Intercept, reveals for the first time what kind of passenger behavior can merit a...
The little drone that could hunt submarines
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Chinese Military Sets Sights on The Future
As part of its celebration of the People's Liberation Army, the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution in Beijing is displaying a range...
More UAVs for the Israeli Air Force
The number of unmanned air vehicles (UAV) operated by the Israeli air force (IAF) will grow in the near future. This is a result...
South Korea: New Sound Waves Anti-UAV Weapon
Many armies use UAVs during various operations as means to achieve a wide range of goals, from gathering intelligence through sensors or cameras to...
US Tightens Procurement Bond With India
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Changes In Israeli Airspace Ahead Of The Unmanned Systems Air Show
The preparations ahead of the AUS&R 2015 Conference to be held next Monday, September 7th at Rishon LeZion Lago events center are almost complete.
The unmanned systems airshow...
Compact Spy: Russian Scientists Create Roach-Size Surveillance Robot
Russian scientists at the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University recently revealed a cockroach-like robot that is capable of spying on foes in hard to...
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Imagine a scenario where whoever came to save you is injured during the rescue effort. Perhaps they were burned from the raging fire, or inhaled...
US Creating Drone Registry Plan In Response To Safety, Security Concerns
As part of the U.S. aviation authorities’ effort to tackle the growing safety and security problems posed by drones, U.S. drone will soon be...
Improving Situational Awareness in Midsea
ABB has unveiled a new tool, ABB Ability Marine Pilot Vision, that harnesses advanced sensor technology to provide officers with detailed situational awareness anywhere...
Large UASs to be jointly developed by Germany and France
Germany and France are to team up to develop military drones that would initially be used for battlefield surveillance, but could later be armed,...
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