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A.I. Program To Assist Us In Making Decisions
A joint project between NASA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) resulted in a smart program that will do just about anything...
New Light Weight Torso, Side Body Armor
BAE Systems has won a $45 million US army contract for the low-rate initial production of lightweight torso and side body armor.
The company's side...
The advent of the electronic nose
It is hardly a secret that when some people visit their family members or friends in prison, they have been to known to smuggle...
From the Ground to the Air – The Effort Continues
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Two unique Israeli active protection systems designed to defend tanks and APC's from rockets and shells, may be converted for use on...
Rafael To Display Trophy Active Protection System On Oshkosh Defense M-ATV
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., developer and manufacturer of TROPHY APS, the world's only operational and combat-proven active protection system for armored vehicles, will...
The Importance of Experience In Operating Security Equipment
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Even the best security equipment in the world will amount to nothing if the operator isn’t of the highest level. The situation...
Technology Steps In to Aid Response In Active Shooter Scenarios
Active shooter scenarios require a swift and precise response from law enforcement and emergency services to minimise casualties and to save as many lives...
Fighting Ebola using Big Data
Current Centers of Disease Control estimates suggest that more than 1.4 million people could be infected with Ebola by January 2015. To limit Ebola’s...
How drones are helping the Nepal earthquake relief effort
Drones are proving a crucial high-tech tool for aid workers in the aftermath of the devastating Nepal earthquake. With the death toll from Saturday’s...
Obama’s “Cadillac One” to be replaced
Not that his current limousine – dubbed "The Beast" or "Cadillac One" – isn't faring well, but it's a 2009 model, which he takes...
New Technologies For Israel’s First Responders
Olga Grosman
In recent years, technology has been focusing on better equipping first responders in different conditions and scenarios.
A conference held on Thursday at the...
Cyber Survey: increased awareness of threat – alongside lack of preparedness
The global yearly survey of cyber threats performed by “Cyber Arc”: 80% of senior managers consider cyber attacks as a greater national threat than...
MDA Concludes Two Weeks Of Saving Lives
During the past two weeks, which started with the murder of Eitam and Na’ama Henkin, Magen David Adom (MDA) forces all over the country...
A drone that can save lives
The Netherlands has unveiled a prototype of an "ambulance drone" which could potentially save lives by offering a rapid response after heart attack incidents....
iHLS TV Special Edition: Data Visualization, SIGINT, counter-espionage and counter-terror surveillance
A review of counter-espionage and counter-terror intelligence agencies use to intercept suspects' cellular, data and internet activities
Leading Experts to Present at iHLS Future Forces Conference
The Future Forces Conference and Exhibition, organized by iHLS for already the fourth year, will present the trends and the most advanced solutions to...
I-HLS TV Interview – On The New IFF System
An interview with Mr. Zohar Dvir, CEO of Zohar Dvir Yazamut, shortly after his talk in the Future Forces conference.
In the interview, Dvir talks...
Not Only Students Are Smart: Remote Campus Lockdown
The shooting in Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Ore. at the beginning of October ended with nine dead. Two more shootings about a week...
Anthrax Vaccine To Be Developed In The U.S.
San Diego, California-based Pfenex Inc. announced it has signed a five year contract valued at up to $143.5 million with the Biomedical Advanced Research...
Homeland Security In A Wave of Terror
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We are currently facing a terror attack that could be referred to as a wave of terror, lone-wolf terror, unorganized terror, terror without...
Light and Affordable Technologies Sought for Special Operations
US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) science and technology is looking for equipment that weighs less, is more flexible and comes at an affordable price....
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The Next Step in Drone Defense: 30 Targets Per Minute
The growing use of drones on the battlefield is creating a new challenge for air defense systems. Small, low-cost drones can operate individually or...
