Unhindered by costly fuel or aeronautic maintenance the Aerostat systems provide unmatched ISR capabilities. Their true strengths are observed with their Maritime ISR showings as the Aerostat is not “just a balloon” but a persistent, unmanned, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance platform for Homeland Security and for U.S. allies across the world.

TCOM Competes in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards (Video)

TCOM LP, a global leader for innovative, cost-effective airborne persistent surveillance solutions, and a Platinum Award Winner in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce the company's Persistent Surveillance Aerostats have been...
The future USS Cooperstown is one of eight ships in various stages of construction at Fincantieri Marinette Marine.

Team Freedom Lays Keel on Nation’s 23rd Littoral Combat Ship (Video)

The Lockheed Martin-led industry team officially laid the keel for the U.S. Navy's 23rd Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the future USS Cooperstown, in a ceremony held at Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wisconsin. Ellen...
Homegrown terrorism and mass shootings have sadly become everyday news in the US. As a result, the demand for explosives detection dogs as a deterrent against such crimes is on the increase with one major problem: there are not enough dogs to meet the growing need. The AKC Detection Dog Task Force is working to help with this national security issue. (Courtesy of the AKC)

Calling All K9 Teams: US Dog Detect-ion Conf (Learn More, Multi-Video)

The American Kennel Club will host the 2018 AKC US Dog Detection Conference Tuesday, August 28th – Thursday, August 30th, 2018 in Durham, NC to explore solutions to the shortage of domestic dogs for explosives detection...
DHS has reported in a new report that more than 600,000 foreign travelers who entered the US legally in 2017, ended up overstaying on those visas.

DHS Outlines Biometric Exit Progress for Overstayers (Learn More, Videos)

In the past five years, the number of international travelers passing through US airports has increased by more than a fifth, to 124.2 million in 2017. Last year alone, US Customs and...
Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) rescued five mariners in distress July 27 near Hawaii's westernmost inhabited island.

USS Carl Vinson Spearheads Hawaiian Fishing Boat Rescue

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) rescued five mariners in distress July 27 near Hawaii's westernmost inhabited island. The mariners issued a distress call after their 36-foot vessel ran aground...

Coast Guard Offloads More than 12,500 lbs of Seized Cocaine

More than 5 tons of cocaine seized in international waters off the Eastern Pacific Ocean from early June to mid-July was offloaded by the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton...
Empowered with multi-role capabilities and simultaneous air and surface surveillance, you can rely on the Sea Giraffe radars and Saab’s thinking edge to provide the awareness required to protect your ship and secure your superiority.

Saab Sea Giraffe Multi-Mode Radar Selected for US Navy Ships (Video)

Saab will supply the Sea Giraffe AMB Multi Mode Radar (MMR) for the Navy’s Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) class ship USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams, ESB 4. A new U.S. Navy order also...
Tiger cub found during CBP inspection in passenger vehicle. (Courtesy of CBP)

Cincinnati CBP Reveals Unique Seizures & Concealment Methods

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists stationed in Cincinnati routinely encounter unique concealment methods employed by smugglers of all types. From dangerous narcotics, fake IDs, illegal steroids and...
Sikorsky celebrated the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency for a June 2018 life-saving achievement in Inverness with a Sikorsky S-92® helicopter (Courtesy of Mike Gibson)

Heroic Lifesaving Efforts Honored: MCA & HM Coastguard (See Video)

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, celebrated 35 years of partnership with the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and honored recent heroic lifesaving efforts of the MCA. A recognition ceremony was held at...
Littoral Combat Ship 13 (USS Wichita) Ship slated for delivery to U.S. Navy this year

USS Wichita (LCS 13) Completes Acceptance Trials (See in Action)

The U.S. Navy’s ability to operate anywhere, anytime is essential. The  Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship is a resilient flexible warship, designed from the keel up to affordably take on new capabilities – from the...