Logistik Unicorp
A global leader in the delivery of end-to-end managed clothing solutions, Logistik has been at the forefront of providing advanced military apparel for more than two decades. [node:read-more:link]
Science & Innovation
L3 WESCAM opens authorized service center in Spain
To maximize operational effectiveness for its European client base, imaging technologies experts, L3 WESCAM, has signed an agreement with European Optronics Services to open a WESCAM-Authorized Service Center in Madrid, Spain. [node:read-more:link]
Audio is transforming surveillance systems
While surveillance cameras can monitor activities, sound can often be the first sign of an escalating conflict or a hostile act. Audio analytics adds “ears” to the “eyes” of an existing network video system.
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Serious health threat from chemicals in water
The Center for Science and Democracy has mapped 131 U.S. military sites at which a number of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination has been found in drinking water or groundwater. Exposure is associated with a range of health impacts, including various cancers and reproductive and immune system problems. [node:read-more:link]
AERO Montréal
Aéro Montréal links major aerospace decision makers in its mission to increase the growth and expansion of the Québec aerospace sector on the global scene. [node:read-more:link]
AlphaPilot Innovation Challenge open for applicants
Applications for a competition to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technology that will enable an autonomous drone to win a race against a pilot-operated drone opened today. Applications are being accepted until 28 Feb 2019, and teams will be competing for more than U$2 million in prizes from the Lockheed Martin competition. [node:read-more:link]
University suspends Chinese researcher
Pending the outcome of an RCMP investigation, the University of Manitoba suspended Xiangguo Qiu, a Chinese researcher who has been recognized for her role in developing an Ebola vaccine. She was escorted from the high-security National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg earlier this month. [node:read-more:link]
Should Canada consider its own space force?
President Donald Trump's push to create a U.S. space force is being welcomed by military experts in Canada, and the executive director of one defence think-tank says Canada should consider following suit. [node:read-more:link]
German police choose Frequentis control room
The Frequentis multimedia communication platform, 3020 LifeX, was selected by German police as its control centre technology to meet the requirements for future emergency call and broadband radio communications. [node:read-more:link]
Advances in simulation triggers training innovation
The evolving threats of today and tomorrow have led innovative simulation developers to the next generation of command-level training. [node:read-more:link]
Protecting Yourself
This edition will focus on personal protection – how we can safeguard our own health and also the security of our personal identity data. Various organizations are trying to help us with both challenges, and FrontLine brings you an interesting selection of these options. [node:read-more:link]
Evolva: Evolving New Drugs
The Evolva process seeks to shorten the time required to produce a successful pharmaceutical product. [node:read-more:link]
Three Canadian satellites launched
On 12 June, at 10:17 EST, under heavy fog cover, Canada’s newest satellite venture successfully launched all three satellites of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission into orbit from Vandenburg Air Force Base in California. These next-gen satellites will provide better resolution and accuracy than previous technologies. [node:read-more:link]
Lockheed upgrades GPS III satellite constellation ground system
Lockheed Martin delivers software upgrade to the U.S. Air Force’s current GPS ground control system. The upgrade will enable the Air Force to start commanding the new, next-generation GPS III satellites now coming off the production line and beginning to launch. [node:read-more:link]
UAVs for First Responders
Unmanned systems have the potential to extend first responders’ capabilities and do the ‘dull, dirty and dangerous’ tasks. [node:read-more:link]
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