Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research (NUAIR) Alliance is Leading the research and deployment technologies
for safe UAS operations in the nation's airspace. Courtesy of NUAIR Alliance

NY Gets First, Most Advanced Drone-Testing Airspace Corridor (Videos)

The Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR Alliance) has selected Raytheon as a key partner in the development of America's first and most advanced unmanned aircraft system-testing airspace corridor in New York state. The NUAIR...
The Endeavor Robotics FirstLook is a throwable, rugged, and expandable robot that provides immediate situational awareness, performs persistent observation and investigates dangerous and hazardous material while keeping its operator out of harm’s way.

US Marines Select Endeavor Robotics ‘Throwable’ Robots (See in Action)

The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded a $10 million contract to Endeavor Robotics for the company's lightweight, expandable, battle-proven FirstLook® robots. This latest award for a large number of FirstLooks follows two contracts worth more than $24 million Endeavor recently...
The HARRIER GBSAA System to provide real-time beyond visual line-of-sight for unmanned aircraft and drone operations

DeTect HARRIER GBSAA Radar Chosen for Rozas Aerodrome in Spain

DeTect, has completed the commissioning of a HARRIER Ground Based Sense-and-Avoid (GBSAA) radar at the Rozas Aerodrome in Lugo, Spain. The system, supplied to Babcock Mission Critical Services España, will provide beyond...
Sister ship USS Independence

Navy Christens LCS USS Cincinnati (Learn More About LCS, Multi-Video)

The Navy christened its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Cincinnati (LCS 20), during a 10:00 a.m. CDT ceremony Saturday, in Mobile, Alabama. The principal speaker was Cincinnati Councilmember...
The ALR-69A, the world’s first all-digital radar warning receiver, provides an affordable and effective solution for protection in the modern threat environment. (Courtesy of the USAF)

Air Force Selects Raytheon’s All Digital Radar Warning Receiver (Video)

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to Raytheon Company for the world's first all-digital radar warning receiver, the AN/ALR-69A(V). The contract calls for the rapid procurement...
Janus Global cleared explosives from the Al Muthana Boys School in Mosul, enabling the return of teachers and students, with thanks to the U.S. State Department.

US DOS Returns Iraqi Children to IED-Free Schools (Learn More, Videos)

Iraqi children will be able to safely return to classes in two schools in Mosul, without fear of ISIS-placed explosive booby traps and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), due to the explosives detection and...
Through SVIP, DHS S&T reaches out to the startup and small business communities to find new solutions to counter emerging threats. In partnership with TSA, SVIP engages early stage startups and provides opportunities for operational testing and market access.

DHS & TSA Seek New Innovators of Explosives Screening & Detection

DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are seeking innovative solutions from startups to enhance security screening, through a brand new solicitation under S&T’s Silicon Valley...
Fentanyl is commonly distributed as a powder and looks similar to other illicit drugs found on the streets.

Response to a Growing Epidemic: Detect Fentanyl with Portable GC/MS

By Philip Tackett, Ph.D. Product Manager, Detection FLIR Systems, Inc. Clandestine drug labs are not a new problem for responders, but they are growing in number and present potentially dangerous crime scenes. One...
The expanding threat of mass casualty events is top priority for security and counterterrorism leaders. Soft targets ranging from stadiums to theme parks, concert venues to casinos, and transportation centers to government facilities have an immediate need for a new security solution. Featuring highly effective ferromagnetic detection (FMDS) technology, Proscreen 900 has been designed to explicitly focus on screening for large, mass casualty threats in perimeter locations. Proscreen 900 screens head-to-toe with high throughput efficiency.

Metrasens Wins Prestigious Queen’s Award for Second Consecutive Year

Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced magnetic detection technologies and the Platinum Award Winner in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program  for Best Cell Phone Detection Solution, has been honored as a winner of...
In addition to removing electronics larger than a cellphone, TSA recommends separating foods, powders and items that can clutter bags to ease screening process, to enhance domestic security measures to better focus on threats.

TSA Strengthens Carry-On Screening at All US Federal Airports (Videos)

With the summer travel season fast approaching, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has completed rollout of enhanced screening procedures for carry-on baggage as part of a greater effort to raise the...