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Smiths Detection, AeroVironment show chemical-sensing UAV
UAV technology combined with chemical sensors and advanced algorithms allow rapid aerial chemical detection and tracking
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ASE shows cargo and vehicle inspection system
American Science and Engineering, Inc. combines its patented Z Backscatter technology with High Energy Transmission to offer enhanced scanning system for vehicles, cargo; system may be used in drive-by mode to scan stationary objects, or in portal mode to scan vehicles as they drive past the system
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Raytheon delivers mobile radiation detection system
Raytheon delivers advanced SUV-based radiation detection system to Florida’s Department of Transportation
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Mexican drug cartels may target U.S. companies
The U.S. growing involvement in Mexico’s drug war could put more American interests at risk
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OSI Systems gets a $25 million deal from TSA
OSI Systems receives $25 million from TSA for advanced imaging technology; the order is placed under the terms of its recently awarded, $173 million contract with TSA
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Raytheon uses millimeter-wave radiation to keep food safe
Missile and defense contractor Raytheon offers a solution which uses millimeter-wave radiation to pasteurize food; new method is both healthier and more energy efficient than current pasteurization technologies
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Boeing releases video of air-born tactical laser in action
In the (near) future, a laser weapon-carrying aircraft might be hidden by distance or darkness, and selected targets — cars, buildings, cell towers, etc. — would appear suddenly and inexplicably to burst into flames
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IndigoVision eyes bigger share of CCTV market
Scottish CCTV maker sees 60 percent surge in profits, offers maiden dividend; recent contracts have included an order for 1,000 cameras for the U.S.-Canadian border — the largest project in the world using high-density surveillance equipment
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ioimage shows ioicam sc1dn; will be retailed in the U.S. for $990
Entry-level VGA color day/night intelligent-video IP camera
with built-in video analytics is particularly practical for mid-sized entities such as remote monitoring, educational, and logistics centers, and other commercial sites -
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Pain weapon in a potable version may end up in police hands
The Pentagon’s efforts to develop a beam weapon that can deter an adversary by causing a burning sensation on their skin has taken a step forward with the development of a small, potentially hand-held, version
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Guarding the guardians: GuardTrax introduces GT2
It is not enough to place guards in and around your facility — you also have to monitor them to make sure they do their work, and help them during emergencies; GT2 from GuardTrax offers a solution
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Biometric devices bring in $6.2 million for L-1
Clients keep buying L-1’s HIIDE device; company on a spree of biometric contracts
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DHS funds development of a potable DNA-identification kit
A Virginia firm awarded DHS grant develop a briefcase-size biometrics device that can process DNA samples and determine identity or kinship with an accuracy of 99.99 percent, in under 45 minutes, and at a cost of less than $50
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Simlat contracted for UAV training and evaluation
With the growing reliance on UAVs there is a growing need for evaluating the performance of these systems’ operators, and for training personnel to get the most out of them; Israel-based Simlat has a solution
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New Hampshire firms fight bioterrorism
New Hampshire’s overall food and beverage industry is spread over 93 facilities, and contributes more than $707 million in value added to the state’s economy; the Bioterrorism Act of 2002, and awareness of public anxiety about food safety, lead food companies in the state to keep a close eye on their products
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The long view
Entity Resolution: The Security Technology You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
The concept “entity resolution” (ER) is probably unfamiliar, but it underpins much of the world’s security—in telecommunications, banking and national security.
“DeepSeek Is in the Driver’s Seat. That’s a Big Security Problem”
Democratic countries have a smart-car problem. For those that don’t act quickly and decisively, it’s about to become a severe national security headache.