Homeland Defense & Homeland Security News

• Investor Ideas 2009 Membership Additions Include Recently Updated Defense and Security Stocks Directory - click here
• AECOM awarded $52-million task order to support U.S. military - click here
• U.S. Military Awards Smiths Detection Additional $65 Million Order for Advanced Chemical Agent Detectors Latest Order Under JCAD Increment 1 Program Takes Total to $122 Million - click here
• OSI Systems Receives Two Advanced Technology Contracts from the U.S. Domestic Nuclear Detection Office - click here
• Investorideas.com Launches “News of the Day” in Cleantech , Water, Mining, Natural Gas, Coal, Nanotech, Homeland Security - click here
• Universal Detection Technology Receives Purchase Order for its Anthrax Detection Equipment from the Federal Aviation Administration - click here
• With Markets Changing Daily- Be the “News of the Day” in Renewable Energy, Water, Mining, Biotech, Homeland Security and More! - click here
• McCain Leads on Defense/Homeland Security, Foreign Policy, Obama Leads on Environment, Most Domestic Issues, Economy - click here

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National Homeland Security Knowledgebase Newswire: Security and Defence News

• Meru Networks Unveils New Security Gateway for Government Wireless LANs (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 PDT)  SG1000 in Review Process for FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification, Highest Security Level Sought by Any WLAN Vendor to Date
• Versar, Inc. Wins $1.8 Million Walter Reed Medical Center Contract (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 PDT)  Versar, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: VSR) today announced that it is teaming with Court One Corporation of Norfolk, Va. on a $1.8 million contract to design or select renovations to Building 17 at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington. D.C.
• AAI Conducts Successful Test Flight of Its New Aerosonde Mark 5 Unmanned Aircraft (Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 PDT)  AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that it conducted a successful first flight of its new Aerosonde Mark 5 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) at Yuma Proving Grounds in Yuma, Ariz.

Homeland Defense & Homeland Security Research and Articles

• Biometrics Intruding into Public, Private Sectors for Identity Recognition - click here
• Global CCTV Market Securing Future with Rising Fear - click here
• RNCOS Releases a New Report- Global Biometric Forecast to 2012 - click here
• RNCOS Releases a New Report- Global CCTV Market Analysis (2008-2012) - click here
• George Adams, CEO, SSH Communications Security, Inc. will discuss Operational Risk Management at the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum - click here

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• Northrop Grumman Receives Nationwide Automatic Identification System Contract From U.S. Coast Guard (Tue, 6 Jan 2009 22:01:00 GMT)  (GlobeNewswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) RESTON, Va., Jan. 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been awarded a contract potentially valued at $68 million to design, integrate, install and test the U.S. Coast Guard's
• BRIEF-Court enters judgment in ICO litigation against Boeing (Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:43:00 GMT)   Jan 6 (Reuters) - ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Ltd: COURT ENTERS JUDGMENT IN ICO LITIGATION AGAINST BOEING SAYS JUDGMENT AMOUNT IS ABOUT $631 MILLION ((Bangalore Equities +91 80 4135 within U.S. +1 646 223 8780)) (For more news, please click

• Secretary Chertoff, D.C. Mayor, Md. and Va. Governors Plan Inauguration (23 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST)  Secretary Chertoff, DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, Md. Governor Martin O’Malley and Va. Governor Timothy M. Kaine met December 23, 2008 at Secret Service headquarters to discuss security planning and implementation for the 56th Presidential Inauguration.
• DHS Designates Malta as a Visa Waiver Program Country (22 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST)  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced on December 22, 2008 that it will designate Malta as a Visa Waiver Program country on December 30, 2008. Maltese nationals will be able to travel visa-free to the United States effective December 30th.
• Chertoff Statement on Departure of Chief Financial Officer (18 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST)  The Department of Homeland Security's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) David Norquist will leave the department after more than two years of managing one of the most complex financial management organizations in the federal government.

Homeland Security Analysts and Experts

• Aerospace Security Solutions (click here)
• Ancora Advisors - Denis Amato, CFA, manages the Ancora Homeland Security Fund (ANHCX). (click here)
• Criterion Research Group, an independent research firm covering both corporate equities and debt, announced today that it has initiated coverage of the Homeland Security sector. Senior analyst Brian Russo will lead the coverage. www.criterionllc.com  (more info)
• Frost and Sullivan Aerospace & Defense Industry Portal http://www.frost.com/
• Homeland Security Research Corporation (HSRC) is a Washington DC based company dedicated to studying, analyzing, developing innovative technologies, and creating actionable knowledge about the homeland security industry and its products www.hsrc.biz 
  
• Mallon Associates, Inc., Mr. Jack Mallon - Publisher of leading industry financial newsletter, Mallon's Security Report. www.mallonassociates.com (more info)
• MILITARY, HOMELAND SECURITY Market Analysis, Data & Figures
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• Morgan Keegan - Brian Ruttenbur - Equity Research Analyst , Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc (www.morgankeegan.com): Homeland Security Technology.  (more info)
• Purdue University (click here)
• Spear's Security Industry Analyst - A niche publication dedicated to the security and homeland defense industry called Spear's Security Industry Analyst. (more info)
• Stephens Inc. - Investment Bankers
  Security and Defense IT Services group focuses on companies that offer products or technology-related services to the defense, intelligence, and homeland security markets. http://www.stephens.com/
• The George Washington University - Homeland Security
• Who's Who in Homeland Security
  Lists over 1,500 individuals whose job function involves homeland security and national security. Whether you are searching for the Chief of Police of New York City, the head of the Office of Homeland Security, or the Chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. http://www.leadershipdirectories.com/security.htm

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Homeland Security Services

• The National Next Of Kin Registry (NOKR) is a FREE high-speed solution to locating your Next Of Kin in urgent situations. NOKR is designed as an emergency contact system to help if you or your family member is missing, injured or deceased. NOKR is a free service to the public as well as the Local and State agencies using the search service. http://www.nokr.org/

Homeland Security Industry Associations

• The Assembly of WEU, Europe's only interparliamentary security and defence assembly, was founded in 1954 when the 1948 Brussels Treaty was modified. The Treaty contains an unconditional mutual defence clause (Article V) and provides an organic link to NATO (Article IV). It established the Assembly, to which some 40 European countries send their parliamentary representatives. (more info)
• IDHS - The Institute for Defense and Homeland Security  was established by and is operated by Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), a state-chartered nonprofit corporation that accelerates Virginia's next generation of technology and technology companies. (more info)
• Homeland Security Industries Association - The Homeland Security Industries Association (HSIA) is a non-profit corporation established in August, 2002. Our mission is to provide a mechanism for government and the private sector to coordinate on a wide range of homeland security issues. (more info)
• Security Industry Association - The Security Industry Association
  Formed in 1969, the Security Industry Association (SIA) provides its members with a full-service, international trade association promoting growth, expansion, and professionalism within the security industry by providing education, research, technical standards, representation, and defense of our member's interests. (more info)
• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Vision: America’s leading Defense Industry association promoting National Security. (more info)
• The Canadian Defence Industries Association (CDIA) (more info)
• The International Biometric Industry Association (IBIA) is a trade association founded in September 1998 in Washington, D.C. to advance the collective international interests of the biometric industry. IBIA is impartially dedicated to serve all biometric technologies in all applications. (more info)
• The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is a central clearinghouse for cyber security awareness and education for home users, small businesses, and the education community. A public-private partnership, NCSA sponsors include the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Trade Commission, and many private-sector corporations and organizations. (more info)
• The Security Network - The mission of The Security Network is to advance U.S. security by "Fostering Innovation Through Collaboration" on a national level. The non-profit, non-partisan Security Network will promote rapid commercialization of dual usage security technologies and development of effective regional security. (more info)
• The Smart Card Alliance - The Smart Card Alliance is a not-for profit, multi-industry association working to accelerate the widespread acceptance of multiple application smart card technology.  (more info)

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Terrorism News

• CNN's Tracking Terror (click here)
• C-SPAN: Response to Terrorism (click here)
• MSNBC Terrorism and Security News (click here)
• The Washington Post: National Security (click here)

Homeland Security Trade Shows and Conferences

• Trade Shows and Conferences

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Audio Interviews and Exclusive Articles

 Audio Interviews

• Despite Stock Market Volatility and Sub-Prime Credit Problems, Defense and Security Stocks Continue to Perform - click here
• Potential Military Contracts Worth Over $20 billion Become a Key Driver for Armor, and Armored Vehicle Stocks such as Armor Holdings, Force Protection, and Oshkosh Trucks - HomelandDefenseStocks.com Speaks with Scott Sacknoff, Manager of SPADE Defense Index (AMEX: DXS) on the Performance of Defense & Security Stocks for 2007 and Expectations for the Second Half of the Year click here
• The SPADE Defense Index® (AMEX: DXS) is a modified capitalization-weighted index comprised of publicly traded companies that benchmarks the performance of companies involved with the defense, homeland security, and space marketplace. Listen to Scott Sacknoff, President of the SPADE Defense Index as he provides monthly homeland defense and security industry and fund updates. click here for more

 Exclusive Articles

• Innovation in Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Sensors and Robotics Technology Drives Military Market - Battlefield operations have become a hotbed for technological innovation as the nation strives to protect and improve its military advantage. Companies such as DRS Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: DRS), Argon ST, Inc. (NASDAQ: STST), and Technest Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: TCNH) continue to innovate, test and implement military based technology, turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. click here
• High Tech Border Security Through Innovations in Sensor, Surveillance and Detection Technology - a review of the current border security environment. Industry experts Brian Ruttenbur, Equity Research Analyst with Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc., Jack Mallon, Founder and Senior Managing Director of Mallon Associates, and Lou Kelly, President & CEO of The Security Network, provide insights into the drivers and technology currently in focus. Industry participants L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LLL), Detection Security Systems, Inc., (OTC.PK: DSYS) TraceGuard Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: TCGD), Technest Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: TCNH) and Sense Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: SEHO) reveal product portfolios as they work to address border security issues. click here

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Featured Articles by Industry Participants

• SUCCESSFUL LAND-SEA GSM-GPRS-GPS CONTAINER MONITORING TRIALS SAIL INTO A COMMERCIAL REALITY! An international consortium has deployed a successful Land-Sea-Land trials of the most advanced Intermodal Container tracking technology into a commercial reality. The Trials conducted in South China Seas, between Singapore -Thailand - China (Shanghai and Hong Kong) - Singapore during January-February 2007 were independently monitored by the Singapore Technologies Education & Training - Maritime Bureau. click here
• Securing Energy Assets and Infrastructure Challenges and Solutions for Protecting Critical Energy Assets - Terrorist activities have raised red flags about the vulnerability of our nation's critical energy assets, including oil and gas infrastructure, transmission grids, power plants, storage facilities, pipelines, and IT systems. How are energy supplies vulnerable to attack? How can we protect transportation systems and transmission lines? How are government and the utility industry working together to protect the public? Is your company prepared to defend itself against cyber-terrorism? These and many other questions are addressed in a new report Securing Energy Infrastructure and Assets published by Energy Business Reports. click here
• IP Video Surveillance Market: Growing Exponentially - Worldwide shipment of IP surveillance cameras was valued at $2.1Bn in 2005. However the same is expected to grow at a CAGR of 88% till 2010 making it to $4Bn. click here

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Homeland Security News and Research Resources

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  www.homelandsecurityyellowpages.com
• The National Homeland Security Knowledgebase A comprehensive Homeland Security information resources, Homeland Security news, Homeland Security research, Homeland Security technology sectors, Homeland Security marketplace, directories and a collection of links on Homeland Security related topics.
• Aerospace / Defense News - PR Web
• Agriterrorism
• Aviation Week Homeland Security & Defense
• Bioterrorism
• Business Week Homeland Security & Defense
• Chemical and Biological Information
• Chemical and Biological Weapons
• Defense Research Institutions 
• FCW.com - Homeland Security News 
• FederalTimes.com
• Global Security Newswire
• Govexec.com - Homeland Security News
• Homeland Security Newsline
• Homeland Security Newswire
• Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense
• Military Gear and Gadgets
• Military Fuel Cell Markets - Market Potential and Opportunities in a New Era of Military Applications
• Military Links
• Military News and Headlines
• Non Lethal Weapons Links
• SecEUR, located in Brussels, specialises in providing up-to-date information and analysis on EU and NATO homeland security policy developments and their impact on public and private players. We pay special attention to the EU’s rapidly expanding support for dual-use technologies and homeland security (HS) research objectives, and what these mean for business, government and other stakeholders.
• Security News Net
• Terror Alert 
• UPI Security and Terrorism News
• U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• WashingtonPost.com 
• Yahoo! Aerospace & Defense News
• Yahoo News - Terrorism & 9/11
• http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/homeland/index.html
• http://www.govexec.com/homeland/
• http://www.gcn.com/homeland/
• http://www.nationalservice.org/news/homeland.html
  
  

Defense and Homeland Security Indices

• The Amex Defense Index (DFI) is an equal dollar weighted Index designed to represent a cross section of widely held, highly capitalized companies involved in providing systems, equipment and services to the United States government and its allies for the purpose of supporting military, defense and intelligence efforts. The component stocks operate in industry segments that include, but are not limited to, military aircraft manufacturing, shipbuilding, ground transportation, aerospace instrumentation and technology, specialized communication and radar systems, ammunition and weapon systems.
• The iShares Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace & Defense Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Aerospace & Defense Index.
• The SPADE Defense Index® (AMEX: DXS) is a modified market cap-weighted index that was developed to provide a financial benchmark for the performance of companies involved with the defense, homeland security, and space. More than 50 companies currently comprise the index. Information on the Index -- including its methodology, rules, constituents, and performance -- can be found at http://www.spadeindex.com. In October 2005, the first (and currently only) exchange traded fund on defense and homeland security was launched by Powershares. The Powershares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio ETF trades under the symbol 'PPA' and is designed to track the performance of the SPADE. (more info)
• S&P Sector Indices Brochure

Homeland Security Funds and Venture Capital Investing

• Ancora Homeland Security Fund (ANHCX) The fund’s strategy is to include in the portfolio companies that derive a significant portion of current sales or expected future growth from areas related to defending against terrorism or mitigating the effects of such attacks.
• C.E. Unterberg, Towbin - supplies capital and financial advice to companies with market capitalization of up to $1 billion in the technology, healthcare and global security industries:
• CapitalSource (click here) (NYSE: CSE). The Security Lending group at CapitalSource provides senior and mezzanine loans from $1-50 million to US companies who protect life, property and the Homeland. Our security industry portfolio and target clients serve both the private and public sectors and are service, manufacturing and technology companies.
  
• Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technologies (CCAT) - supports technologies that will soon prove vital to homeland security efforts: http://www.ccatsandiego.org
• Chesapeake Innovation Center for Homeland Security Technologies - a business accelerator and channel partner for organizations that create and purchase homeland and national security-related high technology http://www.cic-tech.org/
• Commerce Funding – Funding for government contractors: http://www.commercefunding.com
• Equity International, Inc. - U.S. and International resource for facilitating the involvement of the corporate sector in homeland and global security, global reconstruction, emergency management, and disaster response.
• In-Q-Tel – investing in our Nation’s Security:  
• Homeland Security Investment Banking - ProFinance(tm) Associates, Inc.: an investment banking firm headquartered in San Diego, provides M & A and financing advisory services to companies in high gross margin, repetitive income service industries, and to specialty finance companies. The electronic security industry has been an area of specialization for ProFinance since its inception in 1985. ProFinance is the originator and Michael is Chair of the Securing New Ground(tm) conference, the leading information and networking conference focused on the electronic security field in the U.S. ProFinance is also the originator and Michael is Chair of The Security Network, a San Diego-based organization to promote the San Diego region as a Center of Excellence for the development of dual usage security technologies and to become a national forum for collaborative work in the security field. Michael B. Jones, President, ProFinance Associates, Inc.
• Paladin Capital Group – Homeland Security Fund  
• Powershares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio ETF
  In October 2005, the first (and currently only) exchange traded fund on defense and homeland security was launched by Powershares. The Powershares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio ETF trades under the symbol 'PPA' and is designed to track the performance of the SPADE Defense Index.
• Wall Street Venture Capital - a venture capital fund that is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs realize their dreams of building world-class companies that will become leaders in their fields. Specializes in Homeland Security, Aerospace, Energy, Commercial and private aircraft, Military and Police needs etc.

Homeland Security Publications

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