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• Reform Institute Applauds Congressional Focuses on ‘Resilience’ click here
• Reform Institute Senior Advisor to Testify on Resilience in the Supply Chain Before U.S. House Subcommittee click here
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• Universal Detection Technology Invited to Present its BSM 2000 Anthrax Detection System to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security click here
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• CON-SPACE Communications Ltd. (TSX-V: CCB) – Q1 Results Disappointing; Q2 PreliminaryResults More Optimistic - click here
• RNCOS Releases Report on Global Aerospace Market - click here
• RNCOS releases Report on Global Electronic Surveillance Market Outlook - click here
• RNCOS Releases Report on Global CCTV Market - click here
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• EADS to roll out A400M on June 26 (Sat, 17 May 2008 18:16:00 GMT)  (Reuters) - European aerospace group EADS (EAD.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to roll out the A400M heavy airlifter for its first public viewing on June 26, the company said on Saturday. The four-engine turbo-prop aircraft will add urgently needed
• EADS to roll out A400M on June 26 (Sat, 17 May 2008 18:12:00 GMT)  PARIS (Reuters) - European aerospace group EADS plans to roll out the A400M heavy airlifter for its first public viewing on June 26, the company said on Saturday. The four-engine turbo-prop aircraft will add urgently needed tactical and strategic airlift

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• Macroswiss Participates In ElRob 2006 with Two Spy Robots (Fri, 16 May 2008 10:14:19 GMT)   After months of research, tests and hard work, Macroswiss will participate in ElRob 2006 to introduce the ultimate innovation technology in the field of robotics applied to defence. The entry for this event is composed of two separate robots: Spyrobot MKII, a two wheel robot system based on the old Macroswiss Spybot design, and the Spyrobot 4WD, a bigger model, based on the same general components, with four wheels and a more traditional design. Both robots are of reduced size and weight (approximately 2.5kg and 5kg) and characterised by the novel Macroswiss Flapper Wheel system, which grants a very good grip on uneven surfaces and rough terrain thanks to the extreme degree of deformability it can achieve. The flexible configuration of the wheel, which does not have any air chamber, adapts to the surface of the obstacle, maximising the friction and grip. Therefore it is possible to unite the advantages of wheel traction (speed) to the high-grip typical of tracked vehicles. The robots are designed for tactical use in urban and outdoors environments and are entirely man-portable. SPYROBOT MKII UGV PLATFORM Spyrobot MKII is a UGV platform typically used in urban environment applications of tactical scope such as reconnaissance of buildings and close examination of suspicious objects and vehicles. The platform can also perform very well in broken terrain and grass (even with moderately high plants) due to the Flapper Wheel design and good torque granted by the motors. The Spyrobot MKII has an enhanced versatility of use due to the capacity of operating in any orientation and the possibility of being tossed on the scene and surviving tough challenges such as concrete drops of over 200cm and 10m horizontal tosses. The relatively high speed of the unit (approx 10km/h) also grants rapid exploration times both in structured urban environments and in outdoor scenarios. The impact protection that is granted by the Flapper Wheels and the all-nylon chassis gives the UGV the possibility of negotiating staircases (climbing down) at full speed without suffering damage. The unit can also be tossed through a window (it can break up to 5mm glass panels) for rapid entrance in areas to be searched. The high-definition cameras help in understanding the nature of the objects facing the robot and the high-power LED lights, derived from Macroswiss mining light XMH1.2 units, give the unit the capability of operating in total darkness. SPYROBOT 4WD UGV PLATFORM Spyrobot 4WD is an evolution of the MKII unit with four-wheel traction instead of two-wheel. It has higher payload capabilities and better terrain-handling capabilities. Spyrobot 4WD is a UGV platform typically used in urban environment applications of tactical scope similar to Spyrobot MKII. The unit is however characterised by better performance in off-road scenario and cross-country mobility, making it useable as an exploration vehicle to be deployed from armoured vehicles or patrol vehicles both in urban and extra-urban operations. A typical use of this system could be represented by patrol missions in urban environments with armoured vehicles where the robot could be deployed from the vehicle (without need to exit the protection granted by the armour) and driven to crossroads or other dangerous areas to check if they are free of enemy presence before entering the zone with the armoured vehicle. Tossability and shock resistance are similar to Spyrobot MKII and grant the same performance highlights both in terms of survivability and operational effectiveness. In order to assure that the robots were ready for the ElRob testing a two-level approach was taken. The first level was designing the robots with urban scenarios in mind and simulating the kind of shock and impacts the UGVs are likely to experience in real use (simulation done through FEA tools). The second level was field-testing the units in terms of physical resistance, system reliability and performance.
• Allen Vanguard Showcases Digital Vanguard at GPEC (Thu, 15 May 2008 16:33:23 GMT)  Stand number: C13, Hall A6 Global security specialist Allen Vanguard's new Digital Vanguard will headline at the General Police Equipment and Conference (GPEC) from 3-5 June. This new version of the Vanguard, which will be available for demonstration at the show, has been upgraded with a digital command console enabling 'plug and play' accessory functionality, intuitive control and full interoperability with its sister ROV, the BombTec Defender. The digital architecture means new devices can be added to the ROV network and controlled remotely without returning the ROV to the workshop and suffering downtime. Combined touch screen and hard controls mean multi functioning is easy - for example, lights and cameras can be controlled while driving forward or the arm can be manipulated when steering. In addition, the hand controller can be removed from the console to provide limited functionality via Bluetooth - this is particularly useful for training, maintenance and driving the ROV in and out of its transporter. Dean Boston, international sales director at Allen Vanguard, explains: "GPEC is the ideal exhibition for us to demonstrate our expertise and strong knowledge base in internal security and counter terrorism. It will enable us to network with end-users and discuss how we can help with their requirements in the future."
• NATO Looks Into the Near Future of Military Robotics (Thu, 15 May 2008 15:37:53 GMT)  The IST-058/RTG-024 working group organised a workshop in Bonn, Germany, that led to their plan to bridge the gaps between military user requirements for robotics and industrial robotic capabilities expected by 2008. About 70 people related to the military, industry, research and government areas, from 16 mainly European countries, attended the NATO workshop named Bridging The Gap In Military Robotics, which provided a deep and integral analysis on the subject for the first time. Meetings were held during three days and the outcome was two major points: military tasks and requirements and technological gaps and the way to close them. The first defines the tasks for which the military would most like to have robotic support by 2008. For the second, six technological groups were organised, each for six different fields of technological interests that are expected to be developed in two more years. On one hand, the working group identified the five most relevant military tasks, which are: Reconnaissance and surveillance for tactical support for the forces on the ground, including NBC Tactical and post-conflict de-mining – clearing roads and fields from AP and AT mines Convoying – transport of goods Checking vehicles and people for explosives and weapons at checkpoints Carry equipment for dismounted soldier On the other hand, roadmaps were constructed to identify which actions should be taken to achieve, by 2008, the required level in the following six technological fields: Communication Robot platforms Sensing and world modelling Navigation and mission planning Human / robot interaction Multi-robot systems A 'Core Group' was established to keep the integrating outcomes of the workshop alive. This group is partially a NATO activity, which focuses on supporting military-like tasks by robots, and partially a EUROPEAN ROBOTICS activity, focusing on stimulating research to achieve goals relevant to the users and the industry.

Homeland Security Analysts and Experts

• Aerospace Security Solutions (click here)
• Ancora Advisors - Denis Amato, CFA, manages the Ancora Homeland Security Fund (ANHCX). (click here)
• Bear, Stearns & Co (click here)
• Criterion Research Group, an independent research firm covering both corporate equities and debt, announced today that it has initiated coverage of the Homeland Security sector. Senior analyst Brian Russo will lead the coverage. www.criterionllc.com  (more info)
• Frost and Sullivan Aerospace & Defense Industry Portal http://www.frost.com/
• Homeland Security Research Corporation (HSRC) is a Washington DC based company dedicated to studying, analyzing, developing innovative technologies, and creating actionable knowledge about the homeland security industry and its products www.hsrc.biz 
  
• Mallon Associates, Inc., Mr. Jack Mallon - Publisher of leading industry financial newsletter, Mallon's Security Report. www.mallonassociates.com (more info)
• MILITARY, HOMELAND SECURITY Market Analysis, Data & Figures
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• Morgan Keegan - Brian Ruttenbur - Equity Research Analyst , Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc (www.morgankeegan.com): Homeland Security Technology.  (more info)
• Purdue University (click here)
• Spear's Security Industry Analyst - A niche publication dedicated to the security and homeland defense industry called Spear's Security Industry Analyst. (more info)
• Stephens Inc. - Investment Bankers
  Security and Defense IT Services group focuses on companies that offer products or technology-related services to the defense, intelligence, and homeland security markets. http://www.stephens.com/
• The George Washington University - Homeland Security
• Who's Who in Homeland Security
  Lists over 1,500 individuals whose job function involves homeland security and national security. Whether you are searching for the Chief of Police of New York City, the head of the Office of Homeland Security, or the Chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. http://www.leadershipdirectories.com/security.htm

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Homeland Security Services

• The National Next Of Kin Registry (NOKR) is a FREE high-speed solution to locating your Next Of Kin in urgent situations. NOKR is designed as an emergency contact system to help if you or your family member is missing, injured or deceased. NOKR is a free service to the public as well as the Local and State agencies using the search service. http://www.nokr.org/

Homeland Security Industry Associations

• The Assembly of WEU, Europe's only interparliamentary security and defence assembly, was founded in 1954 when the 1948 Brussels Treaty was modified. The Treaty contains an unconditional mutual defence clause (Article V) and provides an organic link to NATO (Article IV). It established the Assembly, to which some 40 European countries send their parliamentary representatives. (more info)
• IDHS - The Institute for Defense and Homeland Security  was established by and is operated by Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), a state-chartered nonprofit corporation that accelerates Virginia's next generation of technology and technology companies. (more info)
• Homeland Security Industries Association - The Homeland Security Industries Association (HSIA) is a non-profit corporation established in August, 2002. Our mission is to provide a mechanism for government and the private sector to coordinate on a wide range of homeland security issues. (more info)
• Security Industry Association - The Security Industry Association
  Formed in 1969, the Security Industry Association (SIA) provides its members with a full-service, international trade association promoting growth, expansion, and professionalism within the security industry by providing education, research, technical standards, representation, and defense of our member's interests. (more info)
• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Vision: America’s leading Defense Industry association promoting National Security. (more info)
• The Canadian Defence Industries Association (CDIA) (more info)
• The International Biometric Industry Association (IBIA) is a trade association founded in September 1998 in Washington, D.C. to advance the collective international interests of the biometric industry. IBIA is impartially dedicated to serve all biometric technologies in all applications. (more info)
• The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is a central clearinghouse for cyber security awareness and education for home users, small businesses, and the education community. A public-private partnership, NCSA sponsors include the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Trade Commission, and many private-sector corporations and organizations. (more info)
• The Security Network - The mission of The Security Network is to advance U.S. security by "Fostering Innovation Through Collaboration" on a national level. The non-profit, non-partisan Security Network will promote rapid commercialization of dual usage security technologies and development of effective regional security. (more info)
• The Smart Card Alliance - The Smart Card Alliance is a not-for profit, multi-industry association working to accelerate the widespread acceptance of multiple application smart card technology.  (more info)

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Terrorism News

• CNN's Tracking Terror (click here)
• C-SPAN: Response to Terrorism (click here)
• MSNBC Terrorism and Security News (click here)
• The Washington Post: National Security (click here)

Homeland Security Trade Shows and Conferences

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Additional Homeland Defense News

• Officer Receives Award for His Work With LACECSIA Sets Priorities to Advance Cyber Security Policy in 2007 - New Leadership Change Announced - ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 4 / The Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA) today announced its 2007 Priorities to drive and shape public policy related to cyber security. In addition, Liz Gasster, CSIA's General Counsel, has been selected acting Executive Director of CSIA, effective January 1, 2007. Gasster replaces Paul B. Kurtz, who leaves CSIA after three years of establishing and managing the organization. click here
• Officer Receives Award for His Work With LACE - TORONTO Nov 14, 2006 - BlueBear Network International, Inc. (Other OTC: BLBR.PK - News) is pleased to announce that Detective Constable Phil Shrewsbury-Gee of York Regional Police Service received an award for his work piloting BlueBear's innovative new software product - LACE - that fights child exploitation. LACE (Law Enforcement Against Child Exploitation) provides child exploitation units with the ability to automatically categorize images found on seized computer hard drives in child exploitation cases. click here
• BlueBear's Unique Distributed Database Design Gains Police Customer Approval - BlueBear Networks International, Inc. (OTC.PK: BLBR) announced today that it has obtained the consent of its police customer base to implement its distributed database system, which is embedded in its child exploitation investigative product, LACE (Law Enforcement Against Child Exploitation). click here
• SAIC, Inc. Announces Pricing of its Initial Public Offering and Declaration of Special Dividend dated October 13th, 2006 click here.
• Lucent Technologies on Boeing-Led Team Awarded Secure Border Contract With the U.S. Department of Homeland Security dated Sept 21st, 2006 click here

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• Despite Stock Market Volatility and Sub-Prime Credit Problems, Defense and Security Stocks Continue to Perform - click here
• Potential Military Contracts Worth Over $20 billion Become a Key Driver for Armor, and Armored Vehicle Stocks such as Armor Holdings, Force Protection, and Oshkosh Trucks - HomelandDefenseStocks.com Speaks with Scott Sacknoff, Manager of SPADE Defense Index (AMEX: DXS) on the Performance of Defense & Security Stocks for 2007 and Expectations for the Second Half of the Year click here
• The SPADE Defense Index® (AMEX: DXS) is a modified capitalization-weighted index comprised of publicly traded companies that benchmarks the performance of companies involved with the defense, homeland security, and space marketplace. Listen to Scott Sacknoff, President of the SPADE Defense Index as he provides monthly homeland defense and security industry and fund updates. click here for more

 Exclusive Articles

• Innovation in Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Sensors and Robotics Technology Drives Military Market - Battlefield operations have become a hotbed for technological innovation as the nation strives to protect and improve its military advantage. Companies such as DRS Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: DRS), Argon ST, Inc. (NASDAQ: STST), and Technest Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: TCNH) continue to innovate, test and implement military based technology, turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. click here
• High Tech Border Security Through Innovations in Sensor, Surveillance and Detection Technology - a review of the current border security environment. Industry experts Brian Ruttenbur, Equity Research Analyst with Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc., Jack Mallon, Founder and Senior Managing Director of Mallon Associates, and Lou Kelly, President & CEO of The Security Network, provide insights into the drivers and technology currently in focus. Industry participants L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LLL), Detection Security Systems, Inc., (OTC.PK: DSYS) TraceGuard Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: TCGD), Technest Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: TCNH) and Sense Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: SEHO) reveal product portfolios as they work to address border security issues. click here

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Featured Articles by Industry Participants

• SUCCESSFUL LAND-SEA GSM-GPRS-GPS CONTAINER MONITORING TRIALS SAIL INTO A COMMERCIAL REALITY! An international consortium has deployed a successful Land-Sea-Land trials of the most advanced Intermodal Container tracking technology into a commercial reality. The Trials conducted in South China Seas, between Singapore -Thailand - China (Shanghai and Hong Kong) - Singapore during January-February 2007 were independently monitored by the Singapore Technologies Education & Training - Maritime Bureau. click here
• Securing Energy Assets and Infrastructure Challenges and Solutions for Protecting Critical Energy Assets - Terrorist activities have raised red flags about the vulnerability of our nation's critical energy assets, including oil and gas infrastructure, transmission grids, power plants, storage facilities, pipelines, and IT systems. How are energy supplies vulnerable to attack? How can we protect transportation systems and transmission lines? How are government and the utility industry working together to protect the public? Is your company prepared to defend itself against cyber-terrorism? These and many other questions are addressed in a new report Securing Energy Infrastructure and Assets published by Energy Business Reports. click here
• IP Video Surveillance Market: Growing Exponentially - Worldwide shipment of IP surveillance cameras was valued at $2.1Bn in 2005. However the same is expected to grow at a CAGR of 88% till 2010 making it to $4Bn. click here

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Homeland Security News and Research Resources

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  www.homelandsecurityyellowpages.com
• The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase A comprehensive Homeland Security information resources, Homeland Security news, Homeland Security research, Homeland Security technology sectors, Homeland Security marketplace, directories and a collection of links on Homeland Security related topics.
• Aerospace / Defense News - PR Web
• Agriterrorism
• Aviation Week Homeland Security & Defense
• Bioterrorism
• Business Week Homeland Security & Defense
• Chemical and Biological Information
• Chemical and Biological Weapons
• Defense Research Institutions 
• FCW.com - Homeland Security News 
• FederalTimes.com
• Global Security Newswire
• Govexec.com - Homeland Security News
• Homeland Security Newsline
• Homeland Security Newswire
• Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense
• Military Gear and Gadgets
• Military Fuel Cell Markets - Market Potential and Opportunities in a New Era of Military Applications
• Military Links
• Military News and Headlines
• Non Lethal Weapons Links
• SecEUR, located in Brussels, specialises in providing up-to-date information and analysis on EU and NATO homeland security policy developments and their impact on public and private players. We pay special attention to the EU’s rapidly expanding support for dual-use technologies and homeland security (HS) research objectives, and what these mean for business, government and other stakeholders.
• Security News Net
• Terror Alert 
• UPI Security and Terrorism News
• U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• WashingtonPost.com 
• Yahoo! Aerospace & Defense News
• Yahoo News - Terrorism & 9/11
• http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/homeland/index.html
• http://www.govexec.com/homeland/
• http://www.gcn.com/homeland/
• http://www.nationalservice.org/news/homeland.html
  
  

Homeland Security Indices

• The Amex Defense Index (DFI) is an equal dollar weighted Index designed to represent a cross section of widely held, highly capitalized companies involved in providing systems, equipment and services to the United States government and its allies for the purpose of supporting military, defense and intelligence efforts. The component stocks operate in industry segments that include, but are not limited to, military aircraft manufacturing, shipbuilding, ground transportation, aerospace instrumentation and technology, specialized communication and radar systems, ammunition and weapon systems.
• The SPADE Defense Index® (AMEX: DXS) is a modified market cap-weighted index that was developed to provide a financial benchmark for the performance of companies involved with the defense, homeland security, and space. More than 50 companies currently comprise the index. Information on the Index -- including its methodology, rules, constituents, and performance -- can be found at http://www.spadeindex.com. In October 2005, the first (and currently only) exchange traded fund on defense and homeland security was launched by Powershares. The Powershares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio ETF trades under the symbol 'PPA' and is designed to track the performance of the SPADE. (more info)
• S&P Sector Indices Brochure

Homeland Security Funds and Venture Capital Investing

• Ancora Homeland Security Fund (ANHCX) The fund’s strategy is to include in the portfolio companies that derive a significant portion of current sales or expected future growth from areas related to defending against terrorism or mitigating the effects of such attacks.
• C.E. Unterberg, Towbin - supplies capital and financial advice to companies with market capitalization of up to $1 billion in the technology, healthcare and global security industries:
• CapitalSource (click here) (NYSE: CSE). The Security Lending group at CapitalSource provides senior and mezzanine loans from $1-50 million to US companies who protect life, property and the Homeland. Our security industry portfolio and target clients serve both the private and public sectors and are service, manufacturing and technology companies.
  
• Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technologies (CCAT) - supports technologies that will soon prove vital to homeland security efforts: http://www.ccatsandiego.org
• Chesapeake Innovation Center for Homeland Security Technologies - a business accelerator and channel partner for organizations that create and purchase homeland and national security-related high technology http://www.cic-tech.org/
• Commerce Funding – Funding for government contractors: http://www.commercefunding.com
• Equity International, Inc. - U.S. and International resource for facilitating the involvement of the corporate sector in homeland and global security, global reconstruction, emergency management, and disaster response.
• In-Q-Tel – investing in our Nation’s Security:  
• Homeland Security Investment Banking - ProFinance(tm) Associates, Inc.: an investment banking firm headquartered in San Diego, provides M & A and financing advisory services to companies in high gross margin, repetitive income service industries, and to specialty finance companies. The electronic security industry has been an area of specialization for ProFinance since its inception in 1985. ProFinance is the originator and Michael is Chair of the Securing New Ground(tm) conference, the leading information and networking conference focused on the electronic security field in the U.S. ProFinance is also the originator and Michael is Chair of The Security Network, a San Diego-based organization to promote the San Diego region as a Center of Excellence for the development of dual usage security technologies and to become a national forum for collaborative work in the security field. Michael B. Jones, President, ProFinance Associates, Inc.
• Paladin Capital Group – Homeland Security Fund  
• Powershares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio ETF
  In October 2005, the first (and currently only) exchange traded fund on defense and homeland security was launched by Powershares. The Powershares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio ETF trades under the symbol 'PPA' and is designed to track the performance of the SPADE Defense Index.
• Wall Street Venture Capital - a venture capital fund that is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs realize their dreams of building world-class companies that will become leaders in their fields. Specializes in Homeland Security, Aerospace, Energy, Commercial and private aircraft, Military and Police needs etc.

Homeland Security Publications

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