Homeland Security News

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced approximately $56 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for airport security projects at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Orlando International Airport (MCO), and St. Louis International Airport (STL) – enhancing the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts to strengthen security at airports while creating jobs across the [...]

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has ordered approximately 200 ProVision advanced imaging technology systems for the screening of passengers at U.S. airport checkpoints from L-3 Communications. The millimeter wave (MMW) technology in the ProVision system utilizes radio waves to detect threats that may be hidden under a passenger’s clothing. A broad variety of concealed materials, [...]

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the purchase of more than 1,200 explosives trace detection units using $35.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to improve explosives detection capabilities at airports nationwide while infusing Recovery Act dollars into local economies.
More than 7,000 explosives trace detection units are currently in use by [...]

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In response to the December 2009 attempted terrorist attack, TSA has revised its procurement and deployment strategy for the AIT, increasing the number of AITs it plans to procure and deploy. In contrast with its prior strategy, the agency now plans to acquire and deploy 1,800 AITs (instead of the 878 units it had previously [...]

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To date, the The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded $15 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for 400 fixed ETD units. Additionally, President Obama’s fiscal year 2011 budget prioritizes key investments in aviation security, including $39 million to purchase approximately 800 portable ETD machines.
Since the Christmas Day failed attack TSA has increased [...]

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The whole body imaging systems manufactured by Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc. are ready for deployment in airports and other government facilities. These systems are designed to clearly detect non-metallic items hidden under clothing, such as the powdered explosives used by the attempted airline bomber Christmas day.
Brijot’s passive millimeter wave imaging systems do not emit [...]

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We present here the latest market reports covering the wide scope of markets and technologies related to homeland security:

U.S. Airport Security Screening Markets Report covers the inspection and detection technology used to screen checked baggage, carry-on baggage, passengers and air cargo.
Publisher: Frost & Sullivan
U.S. Handheld and Trace Explosives Detection Market
This research service explores the [...]

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Tel Aviv, June 3rd, 2009 – eVigilo’s flagship MobileAlert, the emergency notification platform, was launched by Israel’s Home Front Command and the National Emergency Authority, as part of the government’s public emergency notification services, during the most extensive nationwide drill that started May 31st.
“The siren sound component is the primary life saving tool within the [...]

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The Canadian Government has announced investment of more than $35 million in the following new research projects in the fields of CBRN protection. These projects will improve Canada’s ability to withstand potential chemical, biological, radiological-nuclear and explosives threats.

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Los Angeles International Airport implements new Rapiscan 620 DV machines that provide better high resolution color X-ray images. High definition screening improves screeners’ ability to recognize hidden suspicious objects like Improvised Explisive Devices (IED), weapons, etc. The machines come with a steep price tag of $125,000. The machines allow to take images from multiple angles. [...]

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