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DHS Issues Other Transaction Solicitation for Silicon Valley Innovation Program

The Department of Homeland Security has released a solicitation for a potential five-year program that seeks to develop prototypes of technologies meant to counter emerging threats and meet the requirements of the homeland security enterprise. The other transaction solicitation for the Silicon Valley Innovation Program seeks to engage with non-traditional contractors to work on prototype […] More

by Jane Edwards May 24, 2021, 4:05 am
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Peraton's Mark Adams Intros 5G Panel Discussion at HSDF Border Security Symposium

The Homeland Security & Defense Forum's virtual Border Security Symposium held in December featured a panel discussion on the role of 5G in border security. Mark Adams, senior director of advanced mission capabilities at Peraton, introduced the panel discussion, citing the application of internet of things connectivity in homeland security.

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by Jane Edwards January 5, 2021, 4:21 am
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CBP, DoD to Implement Elbit Systems-Built Surveillance Tower Systems
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Unisys Launches LineSight Analytics Software for Border Threat Detection

Unisys unveiled today its LineSight software for border security threat detection. The platform uses advanced data analytics and machine learning to help border agents make time-sensitive decisions regarding traveler and cargo inspections, said the Blue Bell, Penn., company. LineSight works by analyzing high volumes of the data to highlight potential threats. Such data includes visa […] More

by Jason Scott March 6, 2018, 11:01 am
in Industry News, News

Research and Markets: US Defense Spending to Reach $798B by 2022

A new Research and Markets report predicts that U.S. spending on defense programs will grow 5.7 percent year-over-year to reach nearly $798 billion by 2022. The U.S. spent about $586.7 billion on defense during 2017 and is projected to have the largest defense expenditure in the world over the next four years, Research and Markets said Wednesday. The report also […] More

by Ramona Adams January 18, 2018, 11:15 am
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USAF Taps Advanced Technology Systems for Egyptian Border Surveillance Tech FMS Contract

Advanced Technology Systems Co. has received a potential $64.1 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to develop a mobile surveillance sensor security system for Egypt’s border guard personnel. The Defense Department said Friday ATSC’s STARA Technologies subsidiary will carry out work in Gilbert, Arizona, with a an expected completion date of Aug. 20, 2019. The Air Force will provide […] More

by Nichols Martin October 23, 2017, 5:03 am
in Industry News, News

CBP to Adopt Rockwell Collins Tech for Passenger Data Processing

The Customs and Border Protection agency has selected a Rockwell Collins-made technology platform to help CBP personnel manage traveler data as part of border security efforts. CBP will implement the ARINC Border Management Solution to collect passenger information and name record data from airlines worldwide, Rockwell Collins said Wednesday. Mike DiGeorge, vice president of commercial […] More

by Scott Nicholas August 31, 2017, 9:06 am
in Industry News, News

Elbit Systems-Built Sensor Tower Passes CBP Systems Acceptance Test

Elbit Systems‘ U.S. subsidiary has completed the Customs and Border Protection‘s systems acceptance test for a sensor tower that works to detect, monitor, identify and classify border activity. Elbit Systems of America said Monday the Integrated Fixed Tower in Douglas, Arizona obtained system acceptance after months of construction, integration, tests and system verification to confirm whether the IFT […] More

by Ramona Adams July 24, 2017, 11:13 am
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DHS Center of Excellence to Award Grants for Border Security Devt Projects
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BAE Integrates Motion Sensor-Based Intell Function Into Geospatial Analysis Product Line

BAE Systems has updated its suite of geospatial analysis software to include movement intelligence tools designed to help analysts identify threats among people, vehicles and other objects. The company said Monday its Geospatial eXploitation Products‘ new MOVINT functions that work to interpret movement and activity from motion sensors such as video and radar. Dana Poirier, general manager of BAE’s GXP […] More

by Ramona Adams June 6, 2017, 9:25 am
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SES Unveils Satcom-Based Vehicle for Defense, Disaster Response Missions

Luxembourg-based geostationary satellite operator SES has launched a satellite communication-based vehicle platform that works to provide high-speed connectivity and communication services in support of defense, humanitarian, commercial and civil missions. Nicole Robinson, corporate vice president of government market solutions at SES, said in a statement released Thursday the Rapid Response Vehicle is designed to provide multi-orbit, multi-band […] More

by Jane Edwards April 21, 2017, 2:01 am
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Leonardo Receives AW169 Helicopter Order From Argentina

Argentina’s national gendarmerie has ordered a twin-turbine helicopter from Leonardo to support law enforcement and border patrol operations within the country. Leonardo said Thursday is scheduled to deliver an AgustaWestland AW169 unit in the second half of this year. Mauro Moretti, CEO and general manager of Leonardo, said the selection of the AW169 by the Argentine gendarmerie helps […] More

by Scott Nicholas April 10, 2017, 8:31 am