Homeland Defense & Security

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Recent Inquiries

What studies have been done to show high touch point surfaces for U.S. Marine Corps vehicles?

What studies have been done to show high touch point surfaces for U.S. Marine Corps vehicles?

Projected Applications of Synthetic Biology for U.S. Army Protection, Detection, and Decontamination Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats

What are current and projected applications of synthetic biology for U.S. Army protection, detection, and decontamination against chemical, biological, and radiological threats?

Explosive Dissemination of Biological Agents Research

What information exists on explosive dissemination of biological agents?

Articles

Indonesian cyber professionals pose for a photo after attending an exchange with Department of Defense officials as part of the State Department-led International Visitor Leadership Program at the Pentagon, Sept. 10, 2024.

DoD Hosts International Exchange on Shaping Cybersecurity Workforce

A senior U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) official hosted government officials, academics, and entrepreneurs from Indonesia for a discussion on how the Pentagon is aligning its cyber workforce strategy to meet the demands of a…

One of NNSA's two new AW139 helicopters taxis on the flight line after arrival at Joint Base Andrews, MD, on June 17, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew-John Braman)

NNSA Gets New Helicopters to Support Radiological Security Across the Nation

It wasn’t a bird, a plane, or a certain cape-wearing superhero that aircraft aficionados in the National Capital Region saw when they looked to the skies last month. Instead, it was NNSA’s newest Aerial Measuring…

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New DoD Strategy Calls for Enhancements, Engagements, Exercises in Arctic

The Defense Department released its 2024 Arctic Strategy. The strategy acknowledges how environmental changes are affecting the Arctic region, details the implications for U.S. security, and spells out how the Department plans to be ready…

Webinars

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Improving Public Communications in a Crisis

Throughout the course of various crises, communication from government agencies and key stakeholders is critical.  Unfortunately, this communication has been upended many times in a variety of ways.  To alleviate public fear, some organizations have…

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Leveraging OSINT To Mitigate FOCI Risks And Prevent Dual-Use Technology Diversion

This in-depth webinar will explore how open-source intelligence (OSINT) can play a critical role in identifying and mitigating risks related to foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) and preventing the diversion of dual-use technology. As…

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Security Implications for the United States From Iranian and Hezbollah Activities in Latin America and the Caribbean

This presentation will examine engagement with Latin America by Iran, its government agents, and surrogate groups such as Hezbollah, including terrorist finance, terrorism, and other activities and their evolution in recent years.  It will address…

Events

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Microgrids & Energy Resilience Summit

Defense Strategies Institute’s (DSI’s) Microgrids & Energy Resilience Summit will bring together U.S. Department of Defense, federal government, and industry to drive the integration and connectivity of microgrids and distributed energy resources into our defense…

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2024 Defense Logistics & Support Conference

With the expertise of thought leaders from the U.S. Department of Defense, industry, academia, and allied nations, this conference dives deeper into contested logistics, assessing current challenges and strategies. The discussions will encompass technology shaping…

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Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Conference

The AFCEA Atlanta Chapter presents the next Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. AFCEA provides a meeting place for government, academia, and industry working in all disciplines in industry, service, government, military,…