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...
Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) provides grant funding for firefighters to attend training through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, a cost-share program funded by the Texas Legislature. (Courtesy of TEEX)

Firefighting Professionals: TEEX 94th Annual Fire Training Municipal Week

On July 23, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) began its 94th annual Municipal Fire Training School at Brayton Fire Training Field. Nearly 900 municipal and volunteer firefighters from around Texas and...
LRAD 450XL The Loudest, Longest Range Midsize Acoustic Hailing Device Ideal for Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Defense, Border and Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Fire Rescue, Emergency Management, Maritime and Port Security Applications, and More.,

Genasys Secures $10.7M U.S. Army Acoustic Hailing Follow-On Award

Genasys, a global leader in protective communications solutions, and a Double Winner in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced a $10.7 million follow-on LRAD® 450XL acoustic hailing devices (AHD) order from...
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TeknoScan Systems Nominated to Compete in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Americans must renew our commitment and provide the first responders with the appropriate technologies to aid them in ending the drug overdose epidemic that has claimed nearly 850,000 lives over the...
Extremely light, the combat-proven, pocket-sized Black Hornet from Teledyne FLIR Defense, transmits thermal and live video and HD still images to the operator, equipping the non-specialist dismounted soldier with immediate covert situational awareness (SA).

‘ASTORS’ Champion to Supply 1,000 Black Hornet Nano-Drones to Ukraine

Teledyne FLIR, the 2022 Platinum 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner for Best Mobile Surveillance ISR Solution for the company's LVSS ADA Counter-UAS, has announced it will produce Black Hornet® 3 Personal Airborne...
In Partnership with the FedCloudIA Platform, XPROTECT is now available as a VMS Cloud Service for the U.S. Government. (Courtesy of Milestone Systems)

XProtect Now Available as VMS Cloud Service for US Government

Milestone Systems, a former 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner - and a global leader in open platform video technologies, has partnered with FedCloudIA, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in government...
Learn how with 1Kosmos BlockID, Workers, Customers, and Citizens can Login with a Blink and Smile. It's Easy to Implement and Users Love it! (Courtesy of 1Kosmos)

1Kosmos BlockID Latest Nominee in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

Identity fraud is running rampant. The FTC reported that losses due to impersonation fraud spiked 70% in 2021, and the trend has continued upward. In the wake of escalating data breaches...
The Rigaku CQL Max-ID handheld 1064 nm Raman analyzer offers features and benefits that maximize chemical threat analysis in safety and security applications. 

Rigaku Handheld CQL Max-ID Newest Competitor in 2023 ‘ASTORS’

Rigaku Analytical Devices, an industry-leading provider of handheld Raman spectroscopy, is pleased to announce the CQL Max-ID handheld 1064 nm Raman analyzer, offering features and benefits that maximize chemical threat analysis...
The new CrossingGard with ThreatProtect Security Solution (available as a grille or door) installs like a standard rolling door with the added benefit of wiring that creates a direct line of communication from the response plan’s central command to the grille or door itself. (Courtesy of Clopay)

CrossingGard with Threat Protect to Compete in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

Clopay Corporation, which was honored with the 2022 Platinum 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award for Best Fire & Safety System for its SmokeShield™ Fabric Smoke & Fire, is pleased to announce its...
IrisAccess® is the world’s leading deployed iris recognition platform and in thousands of locations authenticating the identities of millions of persons world-wide.

Iris ID Allows Fortune 100 Companies Cutting-Edge Iris Biometric Solutions

Iris ID, a 25-year global leader in iris recognition technology, who took home the 2022 Gold 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award for Best Facial/Iris Recognition System, continues to experience outstanding success in...