Singapore Enhances Homeland Security to Counter Terrorism
Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has to reorganize to respond to terrorism threat. "Now the reorganization occurs at a backdrop of changing assumptions, in which...
Would Geo-Fencing Tech Stop Terrorist Vehicle Attacks?
Geo-fencing technologies that use the global positioning system (GPS) or radio frequency identification (RFID) to define geographical boundaries have various applications. Now they are...
Detecting Concealed Weapons in a Covert Way
Concealed weapons detection systems that enable the screening of individuals in the public sphere without them being aware of it, can buy first responders...
Warrior Suit for Future Forces Unveiled
Russia has unveiled a futuristic exoskeleton suit designed for Russian warfighters at an event at Moscow’s National University of Science and Technology (MISIS). The...
New System to Detect Explosives Traces in Airports
US airports security authorities would be able to add another detection system to their arsenal. A new explosives trace detection system has passed certification...
Resources Allocated to Counter UAVs
A counter-drone system designed to foil anything from explosive aerial robots to protecti against corporate espionage from the skies was showcased recently. Three German...
The New Development in First Responder Training
First responders of all disciplines will now be able to train together thanks to a new virtual training platform made available by the Department...
Strategic Move by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Harris Corporation has been awarded a five-year, $500 million ceiling, single-award IDIQ contract from the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Geospatial intelligence relates to...
US Military Upgrades Its Mens’ Situational Awareness
The US Army's main situational awareness system, Nett Warrior, has long promised to bring the power of apps to the combat soldier through an...
Communication Encryption Dilemma
The past few years have been rough on law enforcement agencies around the world. Online communication is encrypted most of the time, making it...
Gunshot Detection System Certified by DHS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has certified a gunshot detection system under the SAFETY Act (Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology). The...
The More The Merrier, Says US Air Force
The U.S. Air Force’s newest UAV is small, stealthy and cheap enough to be essentially disposable. The Low-Cost Attritable Aircraft (LCAA) could radically change...
Unmanned Missile Defense Platform Sought
An unmanned air system (UAS) is sought by the US as a missile defense platform, with the payload and range capability of today’s manned...
New Player Enters Drone-Defense Sector
The Spanish Defense Ministry has selected the AUDS (Anti-UAV Defense System) counter-UAV system to protect critical assets and personnel from the growing threat posed...
Israel as Global Cyber Power – Cyber Week
The cyber sphere has been gaining increased importance regarding the conduct of states, security organizations and the business realm. The vital need to secure...
Harnessing Electronic Warfare
U.S. Army trainers have successfully used cyber weapons and electronic warfare (EW) technology to thwart a simulated tank assault at a training exercise. The...
UAS-Onboard Radar Successfully Tested
A new detect-and-avoid radar technology for UAS was successfully tested earlier this month in Texas. The Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation...
Revolutionary Device Allows Swapping AR Barrel in Seconds
A technology developed by a retired Marine helicopter pilot is likely to be a game-changer for law enforcement and military personnel in the future....
Would Deep Learning Technologies Help Secure Airports?
A new initiative seeks the application of deep learning technologies in enhancing airport security. The US Department of Homeland Security is turning to data...
Defense Empire Succesful in Unmanned Mine-Hunting
Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated unmanned mine-hunting capabilities using the high-speed AQS-24B sensor during recent trials in Belgium. This effort, coming after a successful...
Offshore & Perimeter Security Conference Reflected Field’s High Relevance
Senior army and technology officials, defense industry leaders and business representatives participated at the conference and exhibition organized by iHLS on offshore & perimeter...
Gaming Technologies Are Speeding Up Pilots Training
BAE Systems is speeding up the training process of pilots and engineers using gaming technology in an innovative application of virtual reality and simulation....
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