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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
US: Cybersecurity Guidelines to Safely Operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The office of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has published guidelines to safely operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). UASs provide innovative solutions for tasks that are dangerous, time consuming, and costly. Critical infrastructure operators, law enforcement, and all levels of government are increasingly incorporating UASs into their operational functions and will likely continue to do […]
President Biden under Fire by Texas Governor Greg Abbott
HLS.Today – Abbott was hired by state legislators. Ryan Gillen, who converted from Democrat to Republican in November 2021. State Senator Brian Bardwell, R-Fort Worth. Greg Abbott visited the Rio Grande Valley again on Tuesday, during which he continued to attack President Joe Biden and his administration’s border policies. Steve McCullough, director of the Texas […]
Russian War on Ukraine First Year Anniversary and Counting
HLS.Today Jens Stoltenberg is set to step down this year, and the jockeying to replace him has already begun. A year ago, Jens Stoltenberg was preparing to begin winding down his term as NATO’s secretary-general and return to Norway to become the governor of its central bank, occupying himself with setting interest rates and managing […]
F-22 US Air Force Shoots Down Spy Balloon from China
HLS.Today – Pentagon A U.S. Air Force fighter safely shot down a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a written statement. Key Takeaways A Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon was shot down by the US Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter, as ordered by President Joe Biden. The action […]
China Launch High-Altitude Spy Balloon Spotted in US Skies
Senior Defense Official Holds a Background Briefing on High-Altitude Surveillance Balloon HLS.Today Pentagon Report BRIGADIER GENERAL PAT RYDER: Good evening, everyone. Brigadier General Pat Ryder here, the Pentagon press secretary. So thank you very much for joining us a little bit later in the day. I’m going to go over a couple of ground rules […]
FBI EUROPOL Shuts Down Hive Cyber Criminals Ransomware Activities
HLS.Today – EUROPOL Cybercriminals stung as HIVE infrastructure shut down. Europol supported German, Dutch and US authorities to shut down the servers and provide decryption tools to victims. Europol supported the German, Dutch and US authorities in taking down the infrastructure of the prolific HIVE ransomware. This international operation involved authorities from 13* countries in […]
WFO: FBI Names Kevin Vorndran in Charge of Mission Services Division
HLS.Today – FBI – Director Christopher Wray has named Kevin Vorndran as the special agent in charge of the Mission Services Division of the Washington Field Office. Mr. Vorndran most recently served as a deputy assistant director in the Counterterrorism Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington. Mr. Vorndran joined the FBI as a special […]
Report: US Struggles to Provide Ukraine with Counter-Drone Technology
Western analysts and officials say the U.S. is struggling to quickly deploy sufficient equipment for Ukraine to effectively counter the threat posed by the Iran-built Shahed-136 drone that Russia has fielded to attack civilian infrastructure, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a contract to L3Harris Technologies to supply 14 […]
Must see at CES 2023 Las Vegas
PRNewswire – CES the world’s most influential tech event, is back in Las Vegas on Jan. 5-8. With more to see than ever, the show footprint will be over 70 percent larger than CES 2022. For the first time, CES has a theme: how technology is addressing the world’s biggest challenges. The Consumer Technology […]
