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Technology is Available but Public Trust is Still Needed

The US Department of Defense’s biometrics and identity tools are on track to support joint all-domain operations. But in order to accelerate the adoption of these tools, the DoD needs to establish public trust in these tools and ensure that data use and protection adhere to laws, policies, s

ML-Based Solutions to Detect Hazardous Materials

Integrated machine learning platforms can significantly reduce time, redundancy, cost, and improve the accuracy in detecting threats such as explosives, chemical agents, and narcotics. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program recently awarded

New Move to Counter Navigation Systems’ Jamming and Spoofing 

Accurate positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) is necessary for the functioning of many critical infrastructure sectors. Precision timing is particularly important and is primarily provided through the Global Positioning System (GPS). However, GPS’ space-based signals are low-power and u

New Technologies to Improve Airport Security

In spite of the major decrease in civil aviation flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Department of Homeland Security has been supporting technologies concerning long security lines at airports, automation in procurement, and detection of smuggling routes. The Center for Accelerating

Document Security Act Fighting ID Counterfeit 

The US federal authorities are accelerating the fight against identity counterfeit. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun a new nationwide public awareness campaign, “Be Your REAL ID Self” to promote awareness of the REAL ID Act requirements. The initiative encourages the public to ac

DHS Acquires Enhanced Analytics Capabilities

With the amount of vehicles moving in and around the US on a daily basis, geospatial operators are challenged with sifting through massive amounts of data to characterize behavior and make important decisions.  The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) selected Maxar Technologies, a trusted

Chemicals Database Now Available to Law Enforcement

An illicit chemistry database is now available to law enforcement personnel in the US even if they are on a crime scene. The Chemical Agents Reactions Database (CARD) was developed by expert chemists from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)