The commissioning ceremony of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) took place in Sydney, Australia July 22, 2023. Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (Courtesy of the Royal Australian Navy)

US Commissions New LCS Battleship USS Canberra in Sydney (Multi-Video)

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) was officially commissioned at the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet Base East in Sydney, Australia, July 22. During the ceremony, leaders and distinguished guests...
The HEXWAVE product from Liberty Defense screens for all types of concealed weapons and other threats using 3D imaging and Artificial Intelligence for enhanced security to process people quickly and effectively, in all types of venues both indoor and outdoor.

Liberty Defense Nominated to Compete in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Liberty Defense Technologies, a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons, who took home a 2022 Gold 'ASTORS' Award for Best Metal/Weapons Detection Solution, is pleased...
“When it comes to cybersecurity, it’s important to rely on facts from a third-party organization with groups of peer-reviewed data scientists and mathematicians whose sole focus is to think about security all day, every day,” explains Will Knehr, Senior Manager of Information Assurance and Data Privacy at i-PRO Americas.

i-PRO: How to Advance Cybersecurity with Secure Element & FIPS

With the ever increasing rise in cybercrime, i-PRO Americas, a global leader in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, and a Platinum 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner in 2022,...
As President of NEC NSS, Dr. Kiernan is responsible for the design and implementation of an identity management eco-system, including world-class multi-modal biometrics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and computer vision applications for federal government agencies in defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security agencies.

IBIA Welcomes NEC NSS President Dr. Kiernan as New Board Member

The membership of International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) recently held its 2023 election cycle for the its board of directors, where four candidates were unanimously elected, three incumbents and one...
RAD Light My Way™ is the first of its kind facility and campus safety solution where users can control the lighting and security conditions of their environment, and a game-changer for campus safety when combined with ROSA’s cutting-edge AI, two way communications, and security capabilities.

RAD Shakes Up Campus Safety for Major East Coast University

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), a Multiple 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Champion, recognized for their Fourth Year in the American Security...
Due to his online activity and employment, authorities with the two agencies are seeking information that may help identify potential victims Johnson may have engaged or exploited.

HSI Seeks Public’s Help Following New Orleans Daycare Worker Arrest

Special Agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which was recognized in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Program for Excellence in Homeland Security, is seeking the public’s help to identify possible victims in...
“NEC understands its responsibility to support organizations on the front lines of caring for the communities we work and live in each day,” shared Ken Wilson, NEC & NEC Foundation of America Vice President. (Courtesy of NEC Foundation)

How NEC is Changing the World with $500K Health and Education Grants

NEC Foundation of America, the charitable giving fund of NEC Corporation of America (NEC), whose subsidiary NEC National Security Systems (NSS) is the Returning Platinum Industry Sponsor for the 2023 'ASTORS'...
Sean Berg, President, Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure at Forcepoint.

TPG Acquires Forcepoint Government & CI (G2CI) Business for $2.45B

Global security leader Forcepoint, an Annual 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Champion for Four Consecutive Years and Competitor in the 2023 'ASTORS' Awards Program, has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Global...
Layered on top of existing security cameras, 2022 'ASTORS' Award Champion ZeroEyes’ proprietary software will automatically identify guns the moment they become visible and alert safety personnel within 3 to 5 seconds. (Courtesy of ZeroEyes)

ZeroEyes AI Gun Detect & Situational Awareness Coming to Utah Schools

ZeroEyes, a Double Platinum 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner, and trusted safety emergency platform AEGIX Global has announced the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has granted AEGIX a $3 million contract to deploy...
Street scene showing open narcotic usage in Kensington, Philadelphia. CNN reports that nearly 70,000 people in the U.S. died of drug overdoses that involved fentanyl in 2021, almost a four-fold increase over five years. The report states that fentanyl was involved in about 22 deaths per 100,000 people. (Courtesy of Rigaku)

‘ASTORS’ Nominee On Protecting the Homeland from Illicit Opiates

Guest Editorial By Michael Brown, Global Director of Counter-Narcotics Technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices Television dramas would have narcotic smugglers shipping tons of illicit drugs via air, sea, and road while avoiding...