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Explosive Device

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Feature Article: 3D X-Ray Makes it Easier to Detect Hidden Explosive Weapons

S&T is developing, implementing, and ensuring the effectiveness of cutting-edge screening equipment and protocols that help protect the public and keep security lines moving.

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Press Release: DHS to Support Machine Learning Development for Airport Security

Synthetik Applied Technologies was awarded funding to develop machine learning training data that simulates human travelers and baggage object models to support machine learning algorithms.

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Feature Article: S&T Transitions ETD Technology to DARPA

DHS S&T transitioned technology to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that is representative of S&T’s deep body of work in cataloging, detecting and thwarting explosive threats.

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Explosives Threat Assessment

Being at the forefront of explosive detection and mitigation research and development helps us create new approaches to help protect American citizens and infrastructure.

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HEIDM Program

Examining the chemical and physical properties of homemade explosives to support the development of new screening technologies.

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Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

DHS works to enhance the nation’s counter-IED capabilities and reduce the threat of explosive attacks against critical infrastructure.