Updates

US Global Nanospace Launches MAPSANDS(tm)

New system delivers autonomous wide-area perimeter security & defense.

RAE Systems Announces the First Certified Intrinsically Safe Radiation Detector for First Responders

The detection instrument, the GammaRAE II, detects gamma radiation at extremely low levels and is designed to alert first responders to the presence of radioactive material and aid in the capture of illicit "dirty bomb" materials.

Thales Adds a Second Manufacturing Facility to its Maryland Operations

Thales Communications announced that it has opened a second manufacturing facility to support its growing operations.

Idaho Technologies Announces Smallpox Detection Kits Added to RAZOR instrument

These new agents will be included in the already popular BioThreat screening kits used to simultaneously test a suspicious substance for multiple agents.

TSA Unveils Enhanced Security Screening Procedures and Changes to the Prohibited Items List

The specific changes include more additional screenings of passengers and their bags using a variety of methods selected at random.

Johns Hopkins University to Lead New Homeland Security Center

This fifth Homeland Security Center of Excellence, formally titled the Center for the Study of High Consequence Event Preparedness and Response, will study deterrence, prevention, preparedness and response...

ISO Offers Systematic Approach to Security Management in Global Supply Chains

The newly published ISO/PAS 28000:2005 for security management systems will help combat threats to the safe and smooth flow of international trade.

Telenor Wins Award for 2005 Maritime Sales Performance

Telenor enjoys 79 percent growth in fleet sales, increasing its total market share to more than 25 percent.

Press Conference with DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Secretary Michael Chertoff, Chief of the Border Patrol David Aguilar, and Acting Director of the Office of Detention and Removal John Torres on the Secure Border Initiative

"The President reiterated his commitment...to securing our borders, and his commitment to developing solutions to the problems we face regarding immigration," Secretary Chertoff said.

Intelagard Announces Breakthrough Technology for Radiological/Nuclear Extraction Capabilities

Why is RadPro® such an important breakthrough technology? Because experts agree that it's a matter of "when," rather than "if," a dirty bomb event occurs. And because today's nuclear waste may become tomorrow's dirty bomb.