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Aviation Security

Last Updated: August 19, 2022 | Blog

All Eyes on the Skies During Aviation Week

Every August, from the 19th through the 25th, the United States observes National Aviation Week, which serves as a celebration of our nation’s long aviation history dating back to 1793 with the launch of a hot air balloon in Philadelphia, and notably, with George Washington in attendance.

Last Updated: June 21, 2022 | Press Releases

Feature Article: 3D X-Ray Makes it Easier to Detect Hidden Explosive Weapons

S&T is developing, implementing, and ensuring the effectiveness of cutting-edge screening equipment and protocols that help protect the public and keep security lines moving.

Last Updated: February 9, 2022 | Press Releases

S&T Posts 17 R&D Needs in Annual Long Range Broad Agency Announcement

DHS S&T posted the annual release of the LRBAA, an open invitation to the scientific and technical communities to propose novel ideas that address DHS Components' highest priority operational needs.

Last Updated: December 14, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: S&T Awards Funding for Aviation Self-Screening Concept and Prototype

S&T Screening at Speed Program announced funding to develop a passenger self-screening concept design and prototype to streamline TSA PreCheck® operations.

Last Updated: December 2, 2021 | Press Releases

DHS Announces New Cybersecurity Requirements for Surface Transportation Owners and Operators

DHS’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced two new Security Directives and additional guidance for voluntary measures to strengthen cybersecurity across the transportation sector in response to the ongoing cybersecurity threat to surface transportation systems and associated infrastructure. These actions are among several steps DHS is taking to increase the cybersecurity of U.S. critical infrastructure.

Last Updated: September 28, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: DHS S&T Awards Funding to Design Passenger Self-Screening Solution

Micro-X, Inc,. to develop a passenger self-screening solution and associated hardware for airport checkpoints.

Last Updated: July 22, 2021 | Press Releases

Feature Article: New Handheld Screening Wands Could Reduce the Need for Airport Pat-Downs

S&T’s Screening at Speed Program partners with government, academia, and industry to increase security effectiveness at the airport to reduce screening wait times and improve the passenger experience.

Last Updated: July 19, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: DHS Award to Develop Handheld Screening Device

The DHS SBIR Program awarded nearly $2 million in funding to two small businesses to develop an advanced, affordable, and compact handheld passenger screening device to help secure aviation against evolving threats.

Last Updated: May 24, 2021 | Blog

Iron-Clad Partnership Allows Global R&D Efforts to Flourish

DHS S&T joins forces with the Republic of South Korea Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to pilot aviation security technology.

Last Updated: May 21, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: DHS Partners with South Korea for Aviation Security

DHS S&T has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea (MOLIT), which authorizes the two countries to conduct a field demonstration of S&T-funded technology in civil aviation security.