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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
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.
Elbit Systems' U.S. subsidiary has been tasked to provide a surveillance tower system to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency and the Department of Defense's Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office for national security purposes.
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
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
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
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
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
A Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate Center of Excellence will invest up to $350,000 each for multiple projects related to the development of border security, trade and immigration. DHS said Monday that the Borders, Trade and Immigration Institute will award grants for projects designed to boost border management operations, facilitate transnational flows […] More
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
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
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
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