Technology To Screen For Explosive Vests Coming To Penn Station

Suicide vest-detection technology is coming to New York City’s Penn Station. U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said Monday that the federal Transportation Security Administration will start testing the screening equipment on Tuesday. Schumer pushed for the technology to be tested in Read More …

19 NY Army National Guard EOD specialists heading for Afghanistan

Nineteen Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard’s 501st Ordnance Battalion are headed to Afghanistan later this year, where they’ll serve as the command headquarters for American and coalition explosive ordnance disposal experts operating throughout the country. Friends, family, Read More …

Special Forces troops train Nigerian infantry for fight against Boko Haram, ISIS

A dozen U.S. troops just wrapped up a seven-week trip to Nigeria, where they trained local soldiers in advanced infantry tactics that, in all likelihood, they’ll use to beat back religious extremist terror in their country. The soldiers, some Green Berets from Fort Bragg’s Read More …

Explosion rocks Kabul, near US Embassy and NATO headquarters

At least two people were killed and seven wounded Saturday in an attack in Afghanistan’s capital for which the Islamic State group claimed responsibility. A suicide bomber struck in the diplomatic area of Kabul near NATO headquarters and the U.S. Read More …

Hamas teams with Iran and Hizbullah, hits Israeli forces with sophisticated IED

In an attack that closely resembled the tactics used by Iran-backed Hizbullah, Hamas on Feb. 17 remote detonated two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) which injured four Israeli soldiers. The sophisticated attack targeted soldiers from Israel’s Golani Brigade as they were Read More …

Government commits £1.8 million to fund innovation in aviation security

Cutting-edge security technology could mean passengers see shorter queues and faster, more effective airport screening processes. Eight projects have been awarded £1.8 million in government funding to develop innovative technology, which has the potential to bolster airport security while also Read More …