A SHARKTECH-equipped 38 Defiant autonomous vessel testing near Metal Shark’s Jeanerette, Louisiana headquarters in preparation for its public debut at MACC 2018.

Metal Shark & ASV Global Introduce SHARKTECH Autonomous Vessels

Metal Shark, a Louisiana, USA-based shipbuilder has joined forces with autonomous vessel technology developer ASV Global to introduce “Sharktech” Autonomous Vessels. Metal Shark is now offering Sharktech autonomous technology on its entire portfolio...

Naval War College Launches Int’l Wargaming Course (Learn More)

U.S. Naval War College's (NWC) International Programs and NWC's Wargaming Department have teamed up to launch the first international wargaming course. The purpose of this course is to introduce international partners to...
TeknoScan’s advanced sampling and analyzing technologies rapidly and reliably detect and identify organic compounds such as explosives, drugs and other target substances.

TeknoScan Competes in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards (Multi-Video)

TeknoScan Systems, a developer and manufacturer of Advanced Trace Chemical Detection (TCD) solutions, is pleased to announce the company's high volume sampling and detection systems have been nominated to compete in...
The LRAD SoundSaber is the loudspeaker of choice for the hangar bays on all U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and large deck amphibious warfare ships. (Courtesy of the U.S. Navy)

LRAD Acoustic Hailing Systems Continue to Support Navy Missions

LRAD Corporation, a global leader in long-range voice broadcast systems, and Platinum Award Winner for Best Long Range Acoustic Hailing System for Two Consecutive Years in the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, has received follow-on U.S. Navy LRAD...
The NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) Multiple Futures Project (MFP) highlighted the scale and complexity of conventional and non-conventional future threats facing NATO, which includes deterring nuclear attacks. (Courtesy of NATO)

Countering Hybrid Threats in the Maritime Environment (Multi-Video)

By Chris Kremidas-Courtney, Center for International Maritime Security (CIMSEC) Introduction: Hybrid Threats Today, there are state and non-state actors challenging nations, institutions, and private companies through a wide range of overt and covert activities targeted...

Insitu to Provide UAS ISR Coast Guard National Security Cutter Fleet (Videos)

Insitu's ScanEagle will provide small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) ISR services aboard the entire U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter fleet thanks to a new USCG contract award. The service contract is...
A Coast Guard representative launches the 'AeroVironment Puma' All-Environment drone during the Singing River Island payload evaluations. DHS and the Coast Guard can use this drone for multiple missions depending on the payload. (Courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard)

DHS S&T Evaluating Drones for Use by Federal Agencies (See How, Video)

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, have proven useful both for the military and the public. They can be relatively inexpensive devices with a variety of capabilities which includes obtaining...
New Drone and Land Target Detection Radars Plus Lightweight Monocular Offer Advanced Portable Surveillance Capabilities

FLIR New Products for Border Patrol &  Dismounted Warfighters (Videos)

FLIR Systems, a Two-Time Winner in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winner, has launched three new products for use by global militaries and government agencies including border patrol agents. These products include two...

GD Completes Critical Testing for US Navy Knifefish UUV (Multi-Videos)

The General Dynamics Mission Systems team has successfully completed all stages of formal Sea Acceptance Testing (SAT) of Knifefish, the U.S. Navy's Surface Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) system. The...

WA State Hosts Int’l Underwater Robotics Competition (Multi-Video)

Just imagine being surrounded by towering mountains and rich vegetation - all while using highly-crafted underwater robots to locate a simulated long-lost airplane wreckage at the bottom of a swimming pool. That...