FAA: Do NOT FLY Near Hurricane Response Efforts

Along with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is urging all drone and model aircraft hobbyists to stay clear of Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts in areas...

SpotterRF in AST Homeland Security Awards (See in Action)

The SpotterRF A2000 is a solid state radar system capable of detecting a small quadcopter drone over 10 football fields feet away - far beyond that which is possible with the...

United to Give 5M Miles to Customers who Support Hurricane Relief

United Airlines is partnering with leading disaster relief organizations, including the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and OperationUSA to help support families and individuals affected by Hurricane Matthew. Starting today, the airline will provide...

Smarter Borders – Brexit and Beyond

The border management and security community is under immense pressure to adapt to contemporary external and internal pressures. Ongoing crises such as the huge movement of overseas migrants from Africa and the...

Woman on FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Extradited (Video)

Thomas M. Class, Sr., special agent in charge of the FBI’s Dallas Field Office, announced that Brenda Delgado, the 506th person to be placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives...

USMMA Alumni Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (AAF) has announced the creation of a Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment to address sexual misconduct at...

Navy Commissions Amphibious Transport Dock John P. Murtha

The Navy commissioned the amphibious transport dock ship John P. Murtha (LPD 26), on Saturday, Oct. 8, in a ceremony at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia. The ship is named in honor of John...

L-3 to Acquire Assets of Implant Sciences (Learn More)

L-3 Communications has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the explosives trace detection (ETD) business of Implant Sciences for $117.5 million in cash, plus the assumption of specified liabilities. L-3...

New Multi-Terrain First Responder LTEV designed for Explosive Disposal

Birmingham-based TORQ Defense Systems today unveiled a new rapid response, light tactical electric vehicle (LTEV) for use by US law enforcement and government agencies. This swift and silent multi-terrain EOD vehicle was...

Salient CRGT Wins $22.6M Contract to Improve Border Tech (Video)

Salient CRGT, has received a prime contract award from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), to provide development, integration and evaluation in support of Borders & Maritime...