France: €150,000 Stolen from a Drive-In ATM using a Drone
The police found themselves very helpless when they discovered that 150,000 euros had disappeared from a relay box in the technical room adjoining the ATM. A relay safe is used by the background transport teams to deposit money from their van, and intended for the distributor. In this case, we learn that the Dab was […]
UNCCT UNIDIR – Preventing Terrorists from Acquiring Weapons
Technical Guidelines to Facilitate the Implementation of Security Council Resolution 2370 (2017) and Related International Standards and Good Practices on Preventing Terrorists from Acquiring Weapons – CTED, UNOCT and UNIDIR – March 2022 Terrorist acquisition of different types of weapons, including Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), their corresponding ammunition, improvised explosive device (IED) […]
2022: GAO Homeland Security Tracking $ 9 billion Funding
As part of the Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations process, Members of Congress could request provisions, designating an amount of funds to a particular recipient—such as a local government or nonprofit organization—for a specific project. These provisions are called “Congressionally Directed Spending” in the U.S. Senate and “Community Project Funding” in the House of Representatives. […]
DARPA Seeks Leap-Ahead Capabilities for VTOL X-Plane
ANCILLARY would allow warfighters to deploy, retrieve VTOL systems without infrastructure. DARPA’s AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY X-Plane program, nicknamed ANCILLARY, aims to develop and flight demonstrate critical technologies required for a leap ahead in vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), low-weight, high-payload, and long-endurance capabilities. The goal is to build a plane that can […]
US: $600 million Military Winter Gear Assistance to Ukraine
President Joe Biden approved another $600 million transfer of U.S. military assistance to Ukraine Thursday night. Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said the security assistance brings the total given to Ukraine to $15.1 billion since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. This tranche of military systems, […]
IDF: IMIC 2022 1st International Operational Innovation Conference
The first International Operational Innovation Conference began this Monday, September 12th. It includes the participation of Chiefs of Staff and commanders from various armies from all over the world, based on the understanding of shared future challenges on the modern battlefield. Website: IMIC 2022 This week-long conference enables the deepening of cooperation in the areas […]
US: Lt General Braga Concerned on New Approach for Future Threats
The Army’s special operations forces need a closer look at how to operate as they prepare for an increasingly complex world, the commander of Army Special Operations Command said. “We must understand our critical vulnerabilities and challenge all assumptions, processes and everything that’s been developed for the counterterrorism fight,” Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga said […]
UK: Using Drones for Grid Inspections
This month, we have developments across the globe, with drones inspecting power distribution systems and nuclear waste disposal in the United Kingdom, counter UAS (C-UAS ) systems deployed in Greece, and news of cutbacks in the UAV industry affecting two major suppliers. UK Turns to Drone Power The UK has reduced coal power generation […]
US: Homeland Security Launch the Health Security Office
Chief Medical Officer to Lead New Office for DHS Medical, Workforce Health and Safety, and Public Health Missions. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week established the Office of Health Security, a new office that will serve as the principal medical, workforce health and safety, and public health authority for DHS. “Over the […]
UK: PM Statement, No-Fly Zone Restrictions for Queen’s State Funeral
Prime Minister Liz Truss’s statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II We are all devastated by the news we have just heard from Balmoral. The death of Her Majesty The Queen is a huge shock to the nation and to the world. Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain […]
US: Homeland Security “See Something, Say Something” Day
This #SeeSayDay Learn How and Where to Report Suspicious Activity. If you see something, say something. Learn how to participate in #SeeSayDay this year. Join us on September 25. “If You See Something, Say Something” Chances are you’ve heard the slogan. But if you were to see something suspicious, do you know who to say […]
US: SAFECOM 2022 Emergency Response Strategic Plan
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The SAFECOM Executive Board is pleased to announce the publication of the 2022 SAFECOM Strategic Plan. The 2022 SAFECOM Strategic Plan describes the SAFECOM program’s short- and mid-term priorities, and associated annual products and activities, to enhance operability and interoperability for public safety communications through the education of the community, […]
ISDEF Emergency 2022 – 9th National Conference – Tel Aviv, Israel
September 13th, 2022 – ISDEF Emergency 2022 – 9th National Conference – Tel Aviv, Israel Visit ISDEFExpo.com The 9th National Conference on Preparedness and Dealing with Emergency Situations Since its foundation, the State of Israel has faced complex and diverse emergency situations that require an integrated response. The pandemic crisis, the threat of missiles, the […]
Qatar: November 20th, 2022 FIFA World Cup Safe?
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be a tournament like no other. It will be connected, green and personalised to your individual preferences. It will be the first time the world’s biggest football tournament is held in the Middle East and the first FIFA World Cup™ where stadiums are so closely linked that fans […]
US: Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan
In April the White House released a statement at the briefing room in regard to the latest C-UAS action plan to protect its airspace, communication frequency bands, privacy, liberties and civil rights. The release below layout eight key recommendations for this action plan. Over the last decade, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”) have become […]
Lecture: Drones and the Future of CBRN Threats
Drones and the Future of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats April 1, 2021 – Center for Security Policy Studies – Schar School of Policy and |Government at George Mason University. Good afternoon everyone. I’m pleased to welcome you to this exciting event at the Center for Security Policy Studies at George Mason […]
MSPO – XXX International Defense Industry Exhibition – Kielce, Poland
In 2022, the International Defense Industry Exhibition will celebrate its 30th anniversary. September 6 to 9th, 2022 in Kielce, Poland. MSPO is not only a comprehensive presentation of military equipment, but also business meetings and contracts concluded between defense sector manufacturers from different continents. The third exhibition of Europe, after the fairs in Paris and London, […]
CISA: Cybersecurity Post-Quantum Cryptography Guidelines
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a new CISA Insight, Preparing Critical Infrastructure for Post-Quantum Cryptography, which provides critical infrastructure and government network owners and operators an overview of the potential impacts from quantum computing to National Critical Functions (NCFs) and the recommended actions they should take now to begin preparing for the […]
Liteye Systems Inc. – Beyond Human Vision
Product: C-UAS Sensors Industry: Defense Description: PROTECTING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SINCE 2000 Liteye Systems – Creators of Helmet Mounted displays, Thermal Cameras, Augmented Weapons Sights & Counter UAS Systems. Liteye is a United States company, based in Denver, Colorado, on the front range of the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. Liteye Systems, Inc. is a world leader and […]
Cybersecurity: $1 Billion Funding for First-Ever State and Local Grant Program
Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be available over four years to help States and Territories become more resilient to cyber threats. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity grant program specifically for state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments across the country. This State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, made […]
