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Homeland Security
July 2016
Cargo Screening Costs Could Skyrocket
By Jon HarperComplying with a mandate to scan all incoming cargo containers at overseas ports before they reach the U.S. could cost Homeland Security an estimated $22 billion to $32 billion over a 10-year period. -
Maritime Security
July 2016
Army Sets Out to Replace Vietnam War Era Watercraft
While many Army modernization programs remain in a state of limbo, the service is proceeding with a program to replace a fleet of aging logistics boats. -
Energy
June 2016
Navy, Marines Pursuing Energy-Saving Projects
By Allyson VersprilleThe Navy and Marine Corps are pursuing new energy-efficient capabilities that could help save lives and increase resiliency to adversaries’ attacks on their power grids, a Navy official said. -
Homeland Security
August 2015
Vetting Armed Private Security Personnel
By Jonathan McconnellHow does a firm find personnel with integrity that go beyond what is codified or the industry standard? -
August 2015
Big Data Analytics Helping to Secure the Seas
By Yasmin TadjdehWindward’s MARINT works to sort and verify data to create safer seas. -
July 2015
Advocates Call For Additional Coast Guard National Security Cutter
By Allyson VersprilleAs the Coast Guard takes delivery of its fifth national security cutter, some advocates are calling for the program to be extended. -
July 2015
Lack of Aircraft, Ships Leaving U.S. Maritime Borders Vulnerable
By Allyson VersprilleA lack of ships and aircraft has left U.S. maritime borders vulnerable to crimes such as drug smuggling, human trafficking and potential terrorism, Department of Homeland Security officials said at a Senate hearing July 15. -
June 2015
Coast Guard Rolls Out Cyber Strategy
By Yasmin TadjdehAs cyber threats grow more pervasive, the Coast Guard is investing more resources to detect and stop attacks on its networks that occur on a daily basis, said the service’s commandant June 16. -
December 2014
Healthy Maritime Industry Vital to National Security
By Duncan D. HunterThroughout history, the strength and power of navies and commercial maritime fleets have made nations great. America is no different. Our national security and economic interests are inextricably linked to the seas. -
October 2014
Johnson Latest DHS Secretary to Waive 100 Percent Cargo Screening Mandate
Congress in the Safe Ports Act of 2007 stipulated that 100 percent of U.S.-bound shipping containers and cargo be scanned for nuclear threats by July 2012.
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