DIA Report: Seized at Sea Iranian Weapons Smuggled to the Houthis
DIA.MIL HLS.Today – The Defense Intelligence Agency has released a new report providing a visual comparison of Iranian weapons and weapon components intercepted in transit to the Houthis in Yemen. The report, “Seized At Sea: Iranian Weapons Smuggled to the Houthis,” provides visual evidence the weapons and weapon components interdicted in transit to the Houthis […]
DHS-China: More Companies on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
DHS.GOV. HLS.Today – The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) establishes a rebuttable presumption that the importation of any goods, wares, articles, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, or produced by certain entities, is prohibited by Section 307 of […]
US Cyber Homeland Security Threats: An In-Depth Analysis of the Implications of CrowdStrike Failures
US Cyber Homeland Security Threats: An In-Depth Analysis of the Implications of CrowdStrike Failures Introduction In the complex landscape of U.S. cyber homeland security, the role of cybersecurity firms is critical. CrowdStrike, a leading player in this sector, is renowned for its advanced threat detection and response capabilities. However, recent challenges and failures have brought […]
Kamala Harris VP: Weak National Results, Risky Hamas Foreign Statement Could Threaten Homeland Security
HLS.Today. Kamala Harris’ tenure as Vice President has been marked by mixed reviews domestically and significant controversy on the international stage. One particularly contentious moment was her first meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This meeting has drawn significant attention, and there are concerns that her stance could incite extreme left-wing pro-Hamas violence. Domestic […]
Netanyahu Congress: US-Israel Made the Best Weapons on Earth
The following is the full text of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of Congress on July 25, 2024, as issued by his office. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Senator Ben Cardin, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senators, Members of Congress, Distinguished […]
President Trump: Kamala ‘speaking in rhymes’ be easier Presidential Race
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump asserted on Sunday that he believes Vice President Kamala Harris will be a more manageable opponent in the upcoming election compared to Democratic President Joe Biden, who earlier withdrew as his party’s candidate. “Harris will be easier to beat than Joe Biden would have been,” Trump told CNN. Later, Trump […]
Trump Assassination Attempt: Kimberly Cheatle Director Secret Service Resign
The director of the Secret Service resigned on Tuesday following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, which sparked widespread criticism of the agency’s failure to protect current and former presidents. Kimberly Cheatle, who had led the Secret Service since August 2022, faced increasing demands for her resignation and multiple investigations into how a […]
Amid Gaza Evacuation US President Biden Travels to Israel
HLS.Today – President joseph r. biden, jr. will travel to israel on wednesday, october 18, to demonstrate his steadfast support for israel in the face of hamas’s brutal terrorist attack and to consult on next steps. president biden will then travel to amman, jordan, where he will meet with his majesty king abdullah, egyptian president […]
POTUS Situation Room status of Israel War on Hamas in Gaza
HLS.Today – This morning, we sat down with our national security teams to receive a situation update on the terrorist attack in Israel and to give direction on next steps. We connected with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss our ongoing coordination to support Israel, deter other hostile actors, and protect innocent people. A photograph of […]
Secretary Blinken Enroute to Israel and Jordan
HLS.Today – Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Israel and Jordan October 11-13, 2023, where he will meet with senior officials. The Secretary will reiterate his condolences for the victims of the terrorist attacks against Israel and condemn those attacks in the strongest terms. The Secretary will also reaffirm the United States’ […]
President Joe Biden Statement on American Citizens Impacted by Hamas in Israel
HLS.Today – As we continue to account for the horrors of the appalling terrorist assault against Israel this weekend and the hundreds of innocent civilians who were murdered, we are seeing the immense scale and reach of this tragedy. Sadly, we now know that at least 11 American citizens were among those killed—many of whom […]
DHS: Mayorkas concedes Texas Requires a Border Wall
HLS.Today – Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at U.S. Department of Justice Press Conference. Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at a press conference announcing several fentanyl-related indictments in the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC. Early in 2022, undercover agents from Homeland Security Investigations, or HSI, infiltrated several Chinese chemical companies that were selling […]
Will Micro-Drones be the World’s Next Pandemic Biohazard Threat?
When we look at drones we typically think of multi-rotor designs but what is the smallest drone out there and is it possible to build something at the nanoscale. Well let’s find out and look at some of the most impressive aerial vehicles. One of the smallest drones out there well at least publicly known […]
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 […]