European border control in Bulgaria: SSARM and secunet will implement the first EES project in Europe
In preparation for the planned European Entry/Exit System (EES), Bulgaria has opted for border control technology from SSARM and secunet.
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EU Entry/Exit System: IDEMIA Reveals New Travel Kiosk for Biometric Identification at Airports
The first travel kiosk that will soon be placed at European airports for biometric identification of passengers has been revealed
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Smiths Detection announces first US explosives detection system integration with tote-based baggage handling system
In a tote-based BHS, every checked bag is placed in an individual-controlled tray or ‘tote’ equipped with a RFID chip
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European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) selects Airbus and its partner IAI for Maritime Aerial Surveillance with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space Airborne Solutions (ADAS), a
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Thales launches AirMaster C ultra-compact airborne surveillance radar
The AirMaster C is the latest airborne surveillance radar from Thales and has a 30% lower SWaP (size, weight and
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Lyon Airport Introduces Mona – First Travel Assistant that Uses Facial Recognition Technology
A new system that uses facial recognition permitting the passengers to go through different airport checkpoints, without physical contact, has
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Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District continues RPAS missions on Eastern Gulf of Finland
Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District continues RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) flight missions on Eastern Gulf of Finland. The
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FLIR Introduces Elara FR-345-EST for Rapid and Accurate Elevated Skin Temperature Screening
As employees continue returning to the office, travelers start flying again, fans slowly return to stadiums, technology that focuses on
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection expands fleet with two more Special Mission Beechcraft King Air 350CER
Textron Aviation announced today it was awarded a contract for the 26th and 27th Beechcraft King Air 350CER turboprop aircraft
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DAEL Security installs 21 new security lanes at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Currently, Terminal 1 at Schiphol Airport is being renewed and renovated. The airport is creating more space to be able
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TSA checkpoint at Long Island MacArthur Airport gets new state-of-the-art 3-D checkpoint scanner to improve explosives detection
A new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography checkpoint scanner (CT) that provides 3-D imaging has been installed and is in
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Polish Border Guards Undertake Training for Conducting Radiometric and Radiological Checks
Border Guard Central Training Center in Koszalin, training of officers conducting radiometric and radiological checks took place. The training, conducted
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Zetes and Thales selected by Belgium to provide next-generation ePassports
The Belgium Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs (BUZA) renewed its contract with the consortium including Zetes and Thales for the
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OSI Systems Receives $6 Million Order To Enhance Airport Checkpoint Inspection Systems
OSI Systems has announced that its Security division received an order for approximately $6 million to upgrade aviation checkpoint inspection
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BORDER SECURITY REPORT – COVID-19, Technology Innovations and Privacy Trade-Offs
2020 like 9/11 will be one of those seminal moments, OK a whole year is a long moment, but you
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US DHS S&T SVIP Awards $193K to Kynamics for Language Translation Capability
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) has awarded $192,520 in
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US CBP awards contract for agent body cameras
U.S. Customs & Border Protection has signed a $13 million contract with Axon Enterprises Inc. to equip 3,800 U.S. Border Patrol
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Winnipeg International Airport Launches Vision-Box Automated Border Control eGates for NEXUS Travellers
Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) contracted Vision-Box to deploy six of its newest generation ABC GT-11 eGates with biometric facial clearance
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