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S&T Seeks to Assess Kinetic Mitigation Capabilities for Countering Small UAS
DHS S&T released an RFI for kinetic mitigation technologies and solutions to counter small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS).
New Carry-On Baggage Screening System Aims to Reduce Traveler Screening Times
S&T recently installed a next generation carry-on baggage screening system at Boston Logan International Airport in Massachusetts to collect data about how the system operates in a real-world environment to improve the system and detection algorithms.
S&T SVIP Showcases Technology Designed to Solve National Security Needs
DHS S&T will host a two-day, in-person event May 18-19, 2023, to demonstrate innovative new technologies funded by its Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP). The SVIP Demo Week event will feature technology solutions adapted from the commercial market by startups to address DHS challenges and homeland security needs.
S&T Awards Funds to London Startup Developing Genuine Presence Assurance Technology for Remote Traveler Verification
DHS S&T issued a Phase 5 award to iProov Limited, a startup based in London, United Kingdom to further develop its Genuine Presence Assurance technology in partnership with CBP to operationally test the capability.
Feature Article: Channeling NEXTGEN TV so Responders Can Answer the Call
New ATSC 3.0 digital paging system will leverage public broadcasting to improve state and local emergency communications capabilities.
DHS And Republic of Korea Sign Joint Statement to Advance Mutual Digitalization Goals
DHS S&T signed a Joint Statement of Intent (JSoI) for collaborative research, development and foreign technical exchanges with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information Communication Technology (MSIT).
DHS and Republic of Korea Sign Agreement for Homeland Security Research and Development
DHS S&T and the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Ministry of National Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed an MOU focused on enhancing domestic security capabilities through the exchange of information and applications of emerging technologies.
DHS S&T Awards Funds to Brooklyn Startup Developing Flood Analytics Tech
DHS S&T announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to Cloud to Street (commercially conducting business as Floodbase), a Brooklyn, New York-based startup to develop flood analytics technology that will help FEMA improve preparedness and response efforts.
DHS S&T Awards Funds to Australian Startup Developing Flood Analytics Tech
DHS S&T announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to FloodMapp, an Australia-based company with a location in Norfolk, Virginia, who will develop flood analysis technology that would help FEMA improve preparedness and response efforts after flooding occurs.
Feature Article: Ensuring Next Generation 911 Interoperability
New testing and certification program, laboratory will improve the functionality of our national 911 system.