Updates

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Announces Significant Investment in Next-Generation Handheld Radiological Detection Equipment

"These next-generation handheld devices will bring an even faster and more reliable means  [of] detecting and identifying radioactive materials at our ports," said Vayl S. Oxford, DNDO director.

MDI's VIEWpoint Surveillance Management Solution Selected for Bank Security Project in the Middle East

VIEWpoint ESM appliances deliver real-time, multi-site situational awareness to security managers at any number of sites or into a centralized bank of monitors for enterprise-wide security surveillance.

Fact Sheet - Securing America's Borders CBP 2006 Fiscal Year in Review

During fiscal year 2006, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made significant progress toward securing the nation's borders at and between the ports of entry.

Textron to Acquire Overwatch Systems

In a move to extend core capabilities in its aerospace and defense business, Textron Inc. announced that its Textron Systems unit has reached an agreement to acquire Overwatch Systems.

Berkeley Nucleonics Introduces The Model 1703GNB Spectral Personal Radiation Detector With Stand-Off Capability

This new class of instrumentation offers users of small pager-sized radiation detectors much needed new functionality to acquire and store spectroscopic data.

Vast Majority of Visa Waiver Countries Meet Security Upgrade to e-Passports

An e-Passport securely identifies the bearer, defends against identity theft, protects privacy and makes it difficult for individuals to cross borders using fraudulent documents.

RAE Systems Named One of Silicon Valley's Fastest-Growing Scientific & Medical Equipment and Biotechnology Companies in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program

RAE Systems has been named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Silicon Valley due to the company's substantial growth of 217 percent in five years.

Delta Scientific's New DSC 7500 Swing-Beam Barricade Stops 15,000-Pound Truck Going 50 mph

The new DSC 7500 swing-beam barricade is designed to close off one or two lanes of a roadway and provide counter-terrorist level protection against vehicle attacks.

SkyWave Partners with Calian Technologies to Deliver Next Generation of Inmarsat Short Message Satellite Services

Industry growth drives adoption of advanced ACSE technology and establishes SkyWave as the global D+ provider to meet future demand and opportunities.

Lessons Learned Information Sharing Announces Two New Pages

LLIS.gov announces the addition of two new topic-specific pages, which explore radiological dispersal devices and issues related to school emergency planning.