Thanks to work by Raytheon, an advanced new ground system for space-based missile warning recently deployed at the U.S. Space Force’s Overhead Persistent Infrared Battlespace Awareness Center (OBAC). Raytheon – an RTX business – got the Future Operationally Resilient Ground … Read More » The post New Raytheon advanced ground system gives U.S. advanced warning for space-based missiles appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

According to the latest Elder Fraud Report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 2023 brought losses of more than $3.4 billion to those over 60 years old in the United States, thanks to an increasing variety of targeted scams. … Read More » The post FBI Report: Older population hit by more than $3.4B in scam losses in 2023 appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

Following the deaths of four police officers while executing an arrest warrant in North Carolina last week, a group of U.S. senators introduced the Protect and Serve Act (S. 4258) to turn attempts to harm or successfully harming a law … Read More » The post Protect and Serve Act would elevate the harming or attempted harm of law enforcement to a federal crime appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

As a way to crackdown on human trafficking, two U.S. representatives recently introduced the Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act (H.R. 8185), which would authorize the United States to hold foreign countries accountable for related efforts targeting these criminal … Read More » The post U.S. Reps. Steil, Dean introduce legislation to target human trafficking among other countries appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

A Department of Defense (DoD) 2040 Task Force (D2T) challenge on talent management innovation drew in more than 200 proposals from across the Armed Services over the last year. Launched in August 2023, the challenge sought ideas from Service members … Read More » The post DoD challenge brings opportunities for nine new ideas in talent management appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

For the first time since its creation in 2004, the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Flight Training Security Program is getting an overhaul. As published in the Federal Register this week, TSA plans to update the program for efficacy and efficiency, … Read More » The post TSA publishes final rule on Flight Training Security Program improvements appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

The 2024 Hurricane Season Campaign began for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) this week, and this year, the agency’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) intends to expand its community outreach by communicating risks through six languages. Targeting those in … Read More » The post FEMA launches new hurricane season campaign with multicultural messaging on flood risks appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

As a way to support veterans, U.S. Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Dale Strong (R-AL), Lou Correa (D-CA), and Glenn Ivey (D-MD) recently introduced legislation that would offer local law enforcement grants to create veteran response teams for use during … Read More » The post SERVICE Act of 2024 seeks DOJ pilot program, grants for local veteran response teams appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

Mere days after the Department of Homeland Security formed a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety and Security Board, it also released new guidelines for how to protect critical infrastructure and weapons of mass destruction against the threats posed by AI. … Read More » The post DHS publishes guidelines for securing critical infrastructure and weapons against AI threats appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

KBR will continue to provide life support, equipment readiness, training and supply chain solutions for the United States Army Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and European Command (EUCOM) under a new $771 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract option.  The contract awarded this week will … Read More » The post U.S. Army and European Command awards KBR $771M contract appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

In a bid to update federal spectrum and communications network policy, restore the auction authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and push technological investments, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) recently introduced the Spectrum and National Security Act. Pitching the … Read More » The post Spectrum and National Security Act introduced to modernize spectrum policy, revamp FCC authority appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

As a new means to advise the Secretary of Homeland Security and stakeholders, and promote safe development of artificial intelligence (AI), the department recently formed the AI Safety and Security Board. Joined by more than 20 technology and critical infrastructure … Read More » The post Department of Homeland Security forms AI Safety and Security Board appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

Members of Congress recently paraded a mix of recommended updates to benefit military service members as part of the new Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act (H.R. 8070) – and it is set to serve as the base for the … Read More » The post National security upgrades, pay raises and more pushed in Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

The ByteDance-owned TikTok faces an uphill battle in the United States after President Joe Biden signed a law this week forcing it to sell to a U.S. company or be banned outright. Biden’s signature was the final stroke needed to … Read More » The post Embattled TikTok in jeopardy as President Biden signs legislative ban appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

Promising to grow space for integrating and delivering on critical defense programs by more than 50 percent, the RTX company Raytheon recently broke ground on a $115 million expansion to its Redstone Raytheon Missile Integration Facility in Alabama. When finished, … Read More » The post Raytheon begins $115M expansion of Alabama missile integration facility appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

In unsealing a 13-page indictment this week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed charges against four Iranian nationals for their alleged involvement in a hacking campaign against the U.S. government and private companies.  The defendants remain at large and … Read More » The post Reward offered for Iranian nationals charged over multi-year cyber campaign against U.S. companies appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

A bill targeting the illicit fentanyl supply chain, the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, S.1271, recently advanced through the U.S. Senate as part of the national security supplemental. If ultimately approved, the legislation from bill sponsor … Read More » The post FEND OFF Fentanyl Act included in national security supplemental appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

In order to move the state closer to federal standards and allow reporting of local crime statistics to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) recently netted a $10 million federal American Rescue Plan … Read More » The post Pennsylvania earns $10M federal grant to improve crime statistics reporting appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

For the next round of participants in a pilot program to Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT), the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recently announced 13 projects will receive funding. Helmed by the Office of the Under … Read More » The post DoD innovative technologies pilot funds 13 additional projects appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.

The U.S. House of Representatives advanced a $95 billion package (H.R.815) over the weekend that will include aid for Ukraine and Israel, and billions in support for the domestic defense industrial base. The Ukraine portion of the bill passed 311-112, … Read More » The post House advances aid for Ukraine, Israel and defense manufacturing after weeks of doubt appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.