Retired Tucson Fire Chief Jeff Piechura was one of two aerial firefighters killed on Saturday, July 10, when their air attack plane went down near Wickieup and the Cedar Basin. (Courtesy of Central Arizona Fire and Medical)

Two Firefighters Battling Wildfires Killed in Crash of Air Attack Aircraft

July 10, 2021 – In Breaking News – AZ Central Two firefighters died after a plane responding to a wildfire northeast of Wikieup crashed on Saturday afternoon, according to the federal Bureau...
On the battlefield, when each second counts, the ability to detect and identify missiles, rockets and enemy aircraft is critical to survival.  SecureSync with M-Code provides Sentinel A4 Radar with enhanced resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities and improved resistance to existing and emerging GPS threats, such as jamming and spoofing to detect more types of threats sooner, for U.S. Army Soldiers.

US Army’s Sentinel A4 Radar Program Integrates Orolia M-Code Solution

Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract in September of 2019, to develop the U.S. Army’s Sentinel A4 system, an air and missile defense radar to provide improved capability against dynamic threats. Within...
Sandia National Laboratories researchers, from left, Yuan-Yu Jau, George Burns, Justin Christensen and Ed Bielejec plan to test a future neutron generator for an electric-field imaging system at Sandia’s Ion Beam Laboratory, pictured here. (Courtesy of Sandia Labs by Randy Montoya)

Sandia Imaging Tool for Concealed Detonators Nominated in ‘ASTORS’

At times overshadowed by its electrically charged siblings the proton and the electron, neutrons quietly play important roles in national security. They start nuclear reactions for weapons and power plants. They bombard...
Easily transportable in a car or motorcycle trailer, and immediately ready to fly, with no charging or other aviation infrastructure requirements, the Speeder offers high-speed forward flight with control and lift effected by aerodynamic surfaces as required, building on the aircraft’s ability to fly on engine thrust vectoring. (Rendering of Speeder HSVTOL in piloted configuration, courtesy of JetPack Aviation)

JetPack Speeder Chosen for AFWERX High Speed VTOL Concept Challenge

JetPack Aviation's Speeder VTOL (vertical take-off and landing), has been selected by the highly competitive AFWERX High Speed VTOL (HSVTOL) Concept Challenge, launched in a joint partnership by the U.S. Air...
Since 1972, data acquired by the Landsat series of satellites have become integral to land management for both government and the private sector, providing scientists and decision makers with key information about agricultural productivity, ice sheet dynamics, urban growth, forest monitoring, natural resource management, water quality, and supporting disaster response. (Courtesy of NASA)

NASA Landsat 9 Website Unveiled Ahead of Launch (See Multi-Video)

Joint NASA and U.S. Geological Survey satellite mission "Landsat 9", is scheduled to launch Thursday, Sept. 16, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. To help the public learn more about the...
It’s the first time since World War II that the U.S. has not controlled the airspace. Our service men and women need 360 degree airspace awareness and protection with 3D perimeters vs. sliding behind a linear pile of dirt. (Courtesy of Fortem Technologies)

Drone Attacks Target U.S. forces in Iraq & Syria. What the DoD is Doing

Guest OpEd by Timothy Bean, CEO & Co-Founder of Fortem Technologies Already this year there have been over 25 reported rocket and drone attacks - with the latest including an attack on...
D-Fend Solutions’ offering empowers border security agencies to retrieve drone payloads being carried by rogue drones, which is important when drones are carrying drugs and/or explosives. The system also identifies and tracks the location of the drones’ take-off positions and remote-control operators.

D-Fend Solutions Expands Counter-Drone Takeover Technologies

D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology, recently named an Award Finalist in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is officially releasing the new software version...
Airspace security market leader and 2021 'ASTORS' Award Finalist Dedrone, enables federal operations to protect U.S. critical assets, soldiers and civilians around the globe from drone threats.

Dedrone Empowers US Fed Agencies with Drone Detection & Mitigation

Dedrone, a market leader in smart airspace security, and a New Finalist in the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Program, is pleased to announce the company has added their ninth U.S. federal customer,...
The Dedrone system provides important data on drone activity in monitored airspace as the basis for an effective airspace security concept.

Dedrone & Swisscom Partner Up to Protect Against Dangerous Drones

Dedrone, a market leader in airspace security, and New Platinum 'ASTORS' Award Winner for Best Airport/Aviation Security Solution in the AST 2021 Homeland Security Awards Program, has joined forces with European telecommunications...
Former NASA Administrator and Retired USMC Major General Charles F. Bolden’s unique skillset, deep knowledge base and network of relationships to be major assets for the counter-drone, cyber-takeover leader.

USMC Major General Charles Bolden Joins D-Fend C-sUAS Advisory Board

D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology, and New Gold 'ASTORS' Award Winner for Best Public Safety Workforce Management in the AST 2021 Homeland Security Awards Program,...