Information Dissemination looks the "Streetfighter 2010" concept.The Brazilian Air Force has completed it's technical evaluation of the various contenders for it's FX-2 project though not officially released the findings yet, unconfirmed reports state that the Gripen comes out on top in the evaluation.
London Heathrow, in the wake of the underpants bombing scare, expects to deploy body scanners in a few weeks time though the Guardian reports that body scanners may break child pornography laws!
Showing posts with label security. Show all posts
Showing posts with label security. Show all posts
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Protester Removal Team (PRT) vehicle
The MOD police at HM Naval Base Clyde have taken delivery of a specially designed Protester Removal Team (PRT) vehicle. Its apparently not just an everyday patrol vehicle but optimised for countering the blockade tactics of protesters. Unfortunately it does not seem to be covered in spikes or have tear gas cannister launchers.
Instead "[I]t has an electrical inverter which powers tools without the need for a generator, purpose-built storage racks and an array of external spotlights to illuminate the area around the scene of an incident. It will be a great advantage to our team and will help keep the base free from disruption and better able to achieve our day-to-day business." I feel somewhat disappointed.
Instead "[I]t has an electrical inverter which powers tools without the need for a generator, purpose-built storage racks and an array of external spotlights to illuminate the area around the scene of an incident. It will be a great advantage to our team and will help keep the base free from disruption and better able to achieve our day-to-day business." I feel somewhat disappointed.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
BAE JetEye anti-missile system tested on airliners
BAE System's JetEye anti-missile system is now being tested aboard airliners belonging to American Airlines in a programme being monitored by the US Homeland Security department. One AA Boeing 767 has had the system, derived from similar military systems, fitted and 2 more 767s will be fitted with it later in a trial which will last until early next year. JetEye contains sensors to detect incoming infrared seeking missiles, tracking sensors and a laser designed to attack the missile's guidance. Once the system is turned on it operates totally automatically.
All in a system that only weighs 100KG though of course with fuel prices as they are the airlines probably consider that a lot and thus its expensive... though a lot cheaper than replacing an airliner shot down by an idiot with a MANPAD of course.
The tests however will not be involving any live firing of missiles but will check the maintainability and reliability of the system.
All in a system that only weighs 100KG though of course with fuel prices as they are the airlines probably consider that a lot and thus its expensive... though a lot cheaper than replacing an airliner shot down by an idiot with a MANPAD of course.
The tests however will not be involving any live firing of missiles but will check the maintainability and reliability of the system.
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