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...
Together, Cobwebs and PenLink will leverage AI-powered open-source intelligence to improve end-to-end digital investigations for law enforcement, public safety & national security customers

Cobwebs Joins PenLink to Expand its Digital Investigative Platform

Cobwebs Technologies, a 2020 Platinum 'ASTORS' Platinum Award Winner for Best Web Intelligence Solution, recently Nominated in the 2023 'ASTORS' Awards Program, and PenLink, Ltd. have joined forces to provide mission-critical...
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...
Firefighters Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr., who died fighting a blaze on a cargo ship, were products of Engine 16 in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood. (Courtesy of the Newark Department of Public Safety)

Two Fire Heroes Down, Six Injured in Newark Cargo Ship Fire (Multi-Video)

July 7, 2023 – In Breaking News – CNN The New Jersey cargo ship fire that killed two firefighters at Port Newark continued to burn for a third day Friday as authorities...
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...
Jaconias Rosa Pereira, an unlawfully present citizen and national of Brazil was wanted for homicide by law enforcement in Brazil.

Fugitive Wanted for Murder in Brazil Removed by ERO Boston

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston has announced the removal of Jaconias Rosa Pereira, 51, to Brazil on June 23. Pereira, an unlawfully present citizen and national of Brazil was wanted...
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...
Major General William J. Walker, USA (Retired) has joined the distinguished board of advisors for SIMS Software.

Major General Walker, USA (Retired) Appointed to SIMS Board of Advisors

SIMS Software, the 2022 Platinum 'ASTORS' Award Winner for Best Security Workforce Management Platform, is pleased to announce Major General William J. Walker, USA (Retired), has joined the Company’s distinguished board of advisors. SIMS...
Pennsylania State Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau Jr., 29, was killed in the line of duty on Saturday. He would have celebrated his Third Anniversary of becoming a Trooper later this month. State Trooper Lt. James Wagner was also seriously wounded in the attack. (Courtesy of the PASP)

Hero Down: Mass Shootings Leave at least 6 Dead on Holiday Weekend

June 19, 2023 – In Breaking News – NPR A spate of weekend mass shootings and violence across the U.S. killed at least six people, including a Pennsylvania state trooper, and left...