Homeland Security

With the growing use of Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems at the federal, state and local level being provided by various companies, Federal Signal Corp. [FSS] has established an […]

NORFOLK, VA.-As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to enroll the nation’s port workers in a new federal credentialing system, it will soon begin shifting more attention to how […]

Verint Systems Inc. [VRNT] says its Nextiva networked intelligent video solution has received SAFETY Act certification. “This certification validates Verint’s critical role in the fight against terrorism and is further […]

Smiths Detection has won three orders from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) worth a combined $58.3 million for three variants of its HCV high-energy X-Ray systems. The HCV variants selected […]

Telephonics Corp., a subsidiary of the Griffon Corp. [GFF], received a $14.5 million contract from the General Services Administration to supply its Mobile Surveillance Systems to Customs and Border Protection […]

PharmAthene, Inc. [PIP] expects to receive up to $1.6 million from the Pentagon for continued development of its Anthrax therapeutic Valortim after Congress included the funds in the FY ’08 […]

RedXDefense says its XPAK handheld explosives trace detector has successfully completed independent laboratory tests demonstrating that it meets certain military standard specifications. The environmental, drop and emissions tests met were: […]

Acro Inc. [ACRI], maker of the pocket-sized, disposable ACRO Peroxide Explosives Tester (PET), has appointed new distribution partners to extend its reach in the Asia Pacific Region, North America and […]

By George Lobsenz Congressional auditors have found "serious" problems with an Energy Department nonproliferation program to redirect Soviet-era weapons scientists into commercial employment, saying DoE has overstated its accomplishments, paid […]

ICx Technologies [ICXT] received a $777,000 subcontract from BAE Systems to supply six STS-12000 long-range radars for U.S. Marine Corps’ base defense. The radar system provides automated wide-area surveillance, tracking […]