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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has issued a new National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the heightened threat environment across the U.S., and builds on Bulletins issued in January and May by the DHS*, and provides more information about the threat landscape we face for the coming months.

Crisis Responders

DHS Issues New National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin

Tammy Waitt - August 17, 2021

DHS S&T has developed a new accessory arm as part of the Upgrade Explosives Ordnance Disposal Robot Project, a joint venture between S&T, Israel’s Ministry of Public Security (MOPS) and the Israel National Police Bomb Disposal Division (INPBDD). (Courtesy of DHS S&T)

Crisis Responders

Robot Arm Provides S&T Enhanced Capabilities & Precise Manipulation

Tammy Waitt - April 13, 2020

U.S. Air Force teams will use the FLIR Centaur robot to help disarm improvised explosive devices, unexploded ordnance, and perform similar hazardous tasks. Multiple sensors and payloads can be added to the 160-lb. Centaur to support other missions.

Campus Security

FLIR Receives $23M Air Force Order for Centaur UGVs (Multi-Video)

Tammy Waitt - March 4, 2020

Increasing passenger security scans at airports from 200 to 1,200 per hour. Thanks to breakthrough technologies using carbon nanotubes together with AI for new generation X-ray equipment with disruptive imaging performance, passengers will no longer queue up for security checks, and airports will free a lot of space for commercial use or increase in traffic. (Courtesy of Thales)

Airports/Aviation

Thales & Micro-X Partner to Speed Up Airport Check-In (Multi-Video)

Tammy Waitt - July 4, 2019

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.

CBRNE Detection

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

Tammy Waitt - May 4, 2018

r. Kiernan discusses security with two young world changers during the making of a video for kids by kids called Minor Visions on Security.

Campus Security

Kiernan Group Holdings (KGH) – Changing the World (Multi-Video)

Tammy Waitt - May 3, 2018

Major Med-Eng EOD 10 bomb suit contract win shows confidence in the system's life-saving protection and capabilities and secures highly-skilled manufacturing jobs in New York state for up to five years

Crisis Responders

Air Force Selects Bomb Suit to Protect its EOD Teams (See...

Tammy Waitt - April 15, 2018

DHS S&T’s REDOPS fosters collaboration among the country’s leading experts, including the FBI, the DoD, the National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board & boots-on-the-ground bomb techs at every level of government.

CBRNE Detection

REDOPS Highlight Key Collaborations for Bomb Squad Response (Video)

Tammy Waitt - November 27, 2017

Janus’ services include munitions response; demining; intelligence support; logistics; life support; risk management; communications; and other services in some of the world’s most challenging and hostile environments. (Image courtesy of HALO Trust via the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement)

Disaster Prevention

Janus Global to Provide Range Support for the US Air Force...

Tammy Waitt - November 12, 2017

CBRNE Detection

JGO Clears ISIS Booby Traps & IED’s from Mosul (Learn More,...

Tammy Waitt - August 2, 2017

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