The commissioning ceremony of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) took place in Sydney, Australia July 22, 2023. Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe. (Courtesy of the Royal Australian Navy)

US Commissions New LCS Battleship USS Canberra in Sydney (Multi-Video)

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) was officially commissioned at the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet Base East in Sydney, Australia, July 22. During the ceremony, leaders and distinguished guests...
LRAD 450XL The Loudest, Longest Range Midsize Acoustic Hailing Device Ideal for Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Defense, Border and Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Fire Rescue, Emergency Management, Maritime and Port Security Applications, and More.,

Genasys Secures $10.7M U.S. Army Acoustic Hailing Follow-On Award

Genasys, a global leader in protective communications solutions, and a Double Winner in the 2022 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, has announced a $10.7 million follow-on LRAD® 450XL acoustic hailing devices (AHD) order from...
Protect Your Organization Today Learn how you can safeguard your people, facilities and operations from all of the threats you face today, with Omnilert Visual Gun Detection.

Omnilert Newest Competitor in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

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TeknoScan Systems Nominated to Compete in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards

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Extremely light, the combat-proven, pocket-sized Black Hornet from Teledyne FLIR Defense, transmits thermal and live video and HD still images to the operator, equipping the non-specialist dismounted soldier with immediate covert situational awareness (SA).

‘ASTORS’ Champion to Supply 1,000 Black Hornet Nano-Drones to Ukraine

Teledyne FLIR, the 2022 Platinum 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award Winner for Best Mobile Surveillance ISR Solution for the company's LVSS ADA Counter-UAS, has announced it will produce Black Hornet® 3 Personal Airborne...
Firefighters Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr., who died fighting a blaze on a cargo ship, were products of Engine 16 in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood. (Courtesy of the Newark Department of Public Safety)

Two Fire Heroes Down, Six Injured in Newark Cargo Ship Fire (Multi-Video)

July 7, 2023 – In Breaking News – CNN The New Jersey cargo ship fire that killed two firefighters at Port Newark continued to burn for a third day Friday as authorities...
The Rigaku CQL Max-ID handheld 1064 nm Raman analyzer offers features and benefits that maximize chemical threat analysis in safety and security applications. 

Rigaku Handheld CQL Max-ID Newest Competitor in 2023 ‘ASTORS’

Rigaku Analytical Devices, an industry-leading provider of handheld Raman spectroscopy, is pleased to announce the CQL Max-ID handheld 1064 nm Raman analyzer, offering features and benefits that maximize chemical threat analysis...
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Fugitive Wanted for Murder in Brazil Removed by ERO Boston

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston has announced the removal of Jaconias Rosa Pereira, 51, to Brazil on June 23. Pereira, an unlawfully present citizen and national of Brazil was wanted...
IrisAccess® is the world’s leading deployed iris recognition platform and in thousands of locations authenticating the identities of millions of persons world-wide.

Iris ID Allows Fortune 100 Companies Cutting-Edge Iris Biometric Solutions

Iris ID, a 25-year global leader in iris recognition technology, who took home the 2022 Gold 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Award for Best Facial/Iris Recognition System, continues to experience outstanding success in...
Get wide-area intrusion protection and reliable 24/7 detection with a fusion of two powerful technologies: video and radar. The AXIS Q1656-DLE Radar-Video Fusion Camera provides state-of-the-art deep learning-powered object classification for next-level detection and visualization.

New Axis Cameras Score Three Nominations in 2023 ‘ASTORS’

Axis Communications, a Triple 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Champion, is pleased to announce its AXIS Q1656-DLE Radar-Video Fusion Camera is one of three Innovative New Products Nominated to Compete in the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland...