U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift Eyes Future Skies (Learn More, Multi-Video)

August 15, 2022 - In Breaking News - U.S. Army Futures Command Future conflict is likely to occur over wide areas and across multiple domains, according to recent Army assessments of the...
TSA officers at Stewart Airport detected this handgun in a traveler’s carry-on bag on Aug. 24th. (Courtesy of the TSA)

TSA Stops Man Boarding Plane with Loaded Gun at NY Stewart Intl Airport

An officer with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which was Recognized with Multiple Awards for Excellence in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, prevented a man from carrying his loaded...
PureTech Systems, with a Record Six 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Wins, delivers the best open-integration, fully automated Perimeter Intrusion Detection System for protecting borders, infrastructure, and facilities.

PureActiv Best-in-Class Border & Infra-structure Returns in 2022 ‘ASTORS

PureTech Systems, the Winner of Six 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards, is pleased to announce its PureActiv autonomous Intrusion Detection and Video Surveillance Solutions for Critical Infrastructure Perimeter, Maritime, and Border...
New SHIELD-Cyber is a Multi-Domain Defense System, offering an enhanced multilayered solution to address today’s complex drone threats from both RF control and RF silent waypoint navigation. (Courtesy of D-Fend Solutions)

D-Fend Solutions and Liteye Systems Integrate C-UAS in New SHIELD-Cyber

D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology, and a 2021 'ASTORS' Award for Best Persistent Aerial Monitoring Solution,  has announced a system integration between EnforceAir and Liteye...
TSA Administrator David Pekoske

2021 ‘ASTORS’ Government Innovator Confirmed by Senate for Second Term

President Joe Biden nominated David Pekoske in May  for a second term as the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Seventh Administrator, and the U.S. Senate voted to confirm him on Thursday of...
The real-time detection of concealed threats is critical for protecting public transportation, sports arenas, and other open, difficult-to-secure environments. New sensing technologies, such as standoff active-RF imaging with the HIVE algorithmic framework, can help security personnel screen customers and bags quickly without affecting the flow of traffic. (Courtesy of DHS S&T)

S&T Office of Mission Capabilities & Support Competes in 2022 ‘ASTORS’

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, which has been Recognized in AST's Annual 'ASTORS' Awards Program for Five Consecutive Years, is pleased to announce the HIVE...
Jon Gruen, Chairman Named New Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Fortem Technologies

Fortem Announces Exec Leadership Growth with Jon Gruen Named CEO

Fortem Technologies, a leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense, and a Double 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced that Jon Gruen, the company's existing Executive Chairman will be...
CBP One™ is a mobile application that serves as a single portal to a variety of CBP services. Through a series of guided questions, the app will direct each user to the appropriate travel or trade services based on their needs. (Courtesy of CBP)

CBP One™ Platform Nominated in 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), whose Office of Field Operations (OFO) was recognized for Excellence in the 2021 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce its CBP One™ mobile application...
Kenneth Gantt, Deputy Director, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Biometric Identity Management

Identity Technologies Take Center Stage in Our Nations Capital

Identity Week America was opened by Mr. John Mears, Chairman of the Board of International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA), and a Vice President and Tech Fellow specializing in biometrics, identity...
The 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Ceremony and Exclusive Luncheon Banquet will be held on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022, from 12:00 pm through 2:30 pm at none other than the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City during ISC East!

Are You a 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Finalist or Honoree? Join Us to Celebrate in NYC!

It's time to receive the Recognition you and your organization deserve among your Industry-Leading Peers, and Government Colleagues at the 2022 'ASTORS' Awards Presentation Ceremony and Luncheon Banquet in New York...