Australia: Closing the Gap Between Military and Innovators in UAS
The latest in Australian science and technology is on show at the Chief of Army Symposium in Adelaide. Over three days the Symposium’s Army Future Forum, Army Innovation Day, Army Robotics Expo and Army Quantum Technology Challenge will explore ideas and potential developments between Army, industry and academia. Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart […]
Russia Ukraine War: Iran to Supply Armed Forces Hundreds of UAS
With speculation that Russia will soon acquire “hundreds” of armed and unarmed drones from Iran, the inevitable question of how Moscow plans to use them in its grinding war in Ukraine arises. When the White House publicised the alleged sale in mid-July, Samuel Bendett, a research analyst with the Center for Naval Analyses, reasonably speculated […]
US NAVY: The Northrop Grumman X-47B Drone Test Flight
HLS.Today – The Northrop Grumman X-47B is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed and developed by Northrop Grumman for the United States Navy. The X-47B is a part of the Navy’s Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) program, which aimed to demonstrate the feasibility of using UAVs in carrier-based operations. In this article, we will […]
US DoD: Ukraine Assistance Includes UAS Scan Eagle and C-UAS Vampire Systems
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl held a Press Briefing on Security Assistance in Support of Ukraine. AUG. 24, 2022 – Dr. Colin Kahl, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy. STAFF: Well, good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for being here today. I’m Brigadier General Pat Ryder, the DOD press secretary. It’s my […]
NIST: Guidelines to Protect Yourself from Cyber Attacks
HLS.Today – NIST – This article is the second installment in a five-part series outlining best practices when it comes to “Cybersecurity for Manufacturers.” (PDF Below). These recommendations follow the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework. This article is the first installment in a five-part series outlining best practices when it comes […]
1000 Black Hornet Nano Drones part of Norway’s $240M Military Aid Commitment to Ukraine
HLS.Today – 1000 Black Hornet Nano Drones. Norway announced on Wednesday its commitment to provide military aid to Ukraine, detailing the contents of the aid package revealed earlier in the week. The country will be supplying ultra-light drones and components for air defense missile systems as part of this assistance. In an effort to bolster […]
Dereliction of Secretary Mayorkas Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Committee on Homeland Security, led by Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), will hold a Full Committee hearing to kick off an investigation into Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ dereliction of duty. WHAT: A House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “Open Borders, Closed […]
Air Force Deploy THOR to Tackle Drone Swarms Attacks
HLS.Today GOV – The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, conducted a demonstration, April 5, 2023, of its high-power microwave counter drone weapon, the Tactical High-power Operational Responder, or THOR, as it engaged a swarm of multiple targets at the Chestnut Test Site, Kirtland Air Force Base. “The THOR team flew numerous drones at the […]
DHS Takes Bold Steps with Newly Formed AI Task Force
HLS.Today – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced two new groundbreaking initiatives to combat evolving threats during his first address on the State of the Homeland Security. Focused on two trends that will shape what President Biden has called a “decisive decade” for the world” – the revolution created by generative artificial […]
DHS: 2023 National Climate Resilience Prize Competitions
HLS.Today – S&T’s “Clean Power for Hours Challenge” is looking for clean ways to keep lifeline community services going when power goes out. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new prize competition focusing on clean energy sources to keep essential services functioning during power outages, highlighting the Department’s efforts to address risks posed […]
DHS: Amid 2024 Budget Mayorkas Testify on Border Crisis
HLS.Today – Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas’ Testimony to Committee on Homeland Security on the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security Chairman Green, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Last month we marked the 20th anniversary of the Department’s creation, which brought together different agencies from […]
Classified Leak Jack Teixeira of Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Arrested
HLS.Today – The Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of leaking highly classified documents had set his sights on joining the military from an early age. But more recently he had expressed disillusionment about having enlisted. Jack Teixeira, 21, was charged Friday in U.S. District Court in Boston with unauthorized removal and retention of […]
DEFEA 2023 International Defence and Security Exhibition Athens, Greece
DEFEA 2023 International Defence and Security Exhibition Athens, Greece – May 9th to 11th 2023 May 9th to 11th 2023 – DEFEA 2023 International Defence and Security Exhibition Metropolitan Expo Athens, Greece Greece as a regional hub Greece is an ideal and strategic location for a defence and security exhibition that provides a gateway for […]
US and Saudi Arabia CENTCOM Joined Defense Exercises
HLS.Today – The United States and Saudi Arabia have had a longstanding military relationship dating back to the 1940s. This relationship has only strengthened over time, with the two nations entering into various training agreements under the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) to enhance the capabilities of their armed forces. CENTCOM The CENTCOM is one […]
Paris 2024 Olympic Gearing up for Drones and Public Safety
HLS.Today – The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are set to be the first Olympic Games to feature drone displays during the opening and closing ceremonies. The drone displays will be used to create a stunning visual spectacle in the night sky, showcasing the city of Paris and its landmarks. The drones will be […]
INNOTECH 2023 The International Conference and Exhibition for Innovation – Tel Aviv, Israel
INNOTECH – Tel Aviv, Israel March 29-30 2023 Conference Chairman: YIGAL UNNA , former Director General of Israel National Cyber Directorate. INNOTECH – Attended by hundreds of startups and companies from Israel and abroad, thousands of visitors and delegations from all over the globe will visit Israel for the event, being a unique space of meeting […]
June 2023 Deadline for BIRD HLS 2023 Israel-US Collaboration Program
HLS.Today – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) funds two programs managed by the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation: BIRD Homeland Security (HLS), a joint initiative established in 2016 with the Israel Ministry of National Security (IMNS); and BIRD Cyber, a new program launched in 2022 in […]
Rand Paul Slams Senate Homeland Security Panel over Fire Grants and Safety Act Amendments
HLS.Today – The Hill – Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) the ranking member on the Senate Homeland Security panel, abruptly walked out of a committee markup Wednesday morning after clashing with the panel’s chairman, Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), over amendments. Paul vented his frustration over Peters’s use of procedural tactics to effectively shield Democrats on the […]
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command $2.8-Billion 5-Year Project
HLS.Today – Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific has given Honolulu, Hawaii-based Dragados/Hawaiian Dredging/Orion JV a previously executed indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity construction contract to replace him. Won contracts worth US$2.8 billion under multiple awards. At Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Interim Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) he March 10th. The proposed five-year project will […]
Defence’s Supply Chain, the Next Main Target of Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity has become a key issue to consider for all sectors in the wake of the growing connectivity between physical and digital systems. The sensitive nature of defence data and the consequential national security concerns elevate the importance of data security for defence manufacturers. Suppliers in the chain often work with multiple companies. This […]
