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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
US: FEMA Emergency Response Guidelines on California Wildfires
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas affected by the devastating wildfires in Dulzura, California and throughout the state, and the water crisis in Mississippi. In light of these circumstances, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs […]
Ukraine acquires DronesVision Revolver 860 Combat Drones
Ukraine has reportedly received nearly 800 Taiwan-made Revolver 860 combat drones, dubbed “flying mortars,” to strengthen their drone armament against Russian forces. On August 18, the Polish tech media outlet WP Tech reported that the Ukrainian military had acquired 800 Taiwan-made Revolver 860 Armed VTOL UAVs as a “donation.” DronesVision denies they have given any […]
US: Bomb Threats Surge on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Report: The historic Harvard University was one of the first to receive a bomb threat in the early hours of Tuesday morning students were told to seek shelter as the sprawling campus was searched. Similar threats were made to black colleges across the country. A few hours after we started working with law enforcement and […]
Report: 2029 C-UAS Anti-Drone Systems’ Industry be Worth $5.77 Billion
HLS.Today – A new report predicts that a rapidly growing anti-drone market will reach $5.8 billion by 2029 due to the growing usage of unmanned systems worldwide. The Research and Markets report states that, both civil and military are concerned about safety and security caused by “unauthorized aircraft systems” driving the market growth. “Also, the […]
UN: Terrorist Drone Attacks against CBRN Vulnerable Targets
The Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets held its third International Expert Group Meeting (EGM), on 6-7 October 2021. While the first EGM focused on the protection of religious sites and the second one addressed threats against urban centers and touristic venues, this third one focused on the role of Unmanned Aircraft […]
Taliban accuses Pakistan to Allow US Drones Reach Kabul
The army chief of staff Qari Fasihuddin Fitrat, acting defense minister of Afghanistan Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid and Taliban defense ministry spokesman Enayatullah Khawarizmi speak during a press conference in Kabul. Pakistani authorities have denied involvement in or advanced knowledge of the US drone strike that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. Acting Defense Minister Mullah […]
US Army: MG Sean A. Gainey on Countering Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
US Army: MG Sean A. Gainey on Countering Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems with MG Sean A. Gainey Director, Joint Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office/Director of Fires, G3/5/7, U.S. Army Hear a presentation by MG Sean A. Gainey. Detailing efforts by the Army and DoD that bring an enterprise approach to the protection of personnel, materiel and […]
US: President Biden Appointed Kimberly Cheatle as Secret Service Director
“I commend President Biden on the selection of Kimberly Cheatle to serve as the next Director of the U.S. Secret Service. “Ms. Cheatle is an experienced leader, a veteran of the Secret Service, who advanced through the ranks to become the first woman in the role of Assistant Director of the Office of Protective Operations […]
US HLS: Security Gaps in Dirty Bomb Threats Warnings
Bipartisan leaders from the House Committee on Energy & Commerce and House Committee on Homeland Security sent a letter yesterday August 23rd to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) urging the agency to take immediate action to address vulnerabilities in its oversight of purchases of radiological materials. See below, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released […]
UK: Urban-Air Port Opens World’s First VTOL Vertiport in Coventry City
HLS.Today – Below is an interview of Ricky Sandhu the founder of Urban-Air Port by Aerospace Testing International, which was conducted during the opening of the company’s first vertiport, Urban-Air One. The vertiport in Coventry, UK on April 27, 2022 is a modular building that was built in weeks and features a take-off and landing […]
Indian Air Force use C-UAS Jammers on Pakistan Intrusions
Pakistan frequently sends drones to the Indian side for spying purposes as well as to smuggle drugs, weapons, and ammunition. The anti-drone weapon has now arrived at Nal Air Force Station, where it will be used to shoot down any Pakistani drones that approach the Indian border. In addition, anti-drone jammers have already arrived at […]
USSS: United States Secret Service Tests and Deploys C-UAS Systems
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is leading efforts and coordinating across the federal government testing and evaluating technologies used to detect, identify, monitor, and, if needed, mitigate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that pose a credible threat to covered facilities, assets, and other missions authorized to the it by law. These protective technologies are […]
US: $2.8 million FAA R&D Funds for UAS Emergency Response
HLS.Today – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $2.8 million to support research on how drones can assist in disaster preparedness and in emergencies. “Every second counts in an emergency, and this funding will allow drones to safely and more quickly deploy in moments when minutes matter,” said Acting FAA Administrator […]
US: DHS 2022 Intelligence Summit on Evolving Security Threats
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hosted an Intelligence Summit this week in partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police and other national law enforcement organizations to deepen partnerships and continue to adapt and improve information sharing as public safety and national security threats evolve. Held in Alexandria, Virginia, August 17-18, 2022, the […]
France: Concerns Hangs over the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Cybersecurity
As the Paris Olympics approach, public and private players in the IT security sector are working together as best, they can. Paris has seen big for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (JOP) 2024. It is still necessary to succeed in securing its ambitions. However, two years from the opening of the JOP in Paris, […]
US Army To Purchase Look-alike of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 UAVs
Edge Autonomy, headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, has announced a deal to produce and deliver an undisclosed number of long-endurance Penguin drones for the US Army. The manufacturer produces light drones that can carry a variety of payloads for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), as well as targeting. According to the press release […]
