Award-Winning Solution to Be Showcased at Major Industry Events Throughout September
ALAMEDA, Calif. – September 9, 2025 – RGB Spectrum, a global leader in mission-critical video solutions for real-time decision support, announced that its IPX Flyaway KitÔ has been named the 2025 New Product of the Year by Security Today magazine in the Security and Risk Intelligence category. The portable, rapid-deployment visualization solution will be showcased throughout September at leading industry events across the country, giving security, defense, and public safety professionals the opportunity to see it in action.
The Security Today New Product of the Year Awards honor the industry’s most innovative solutions that advance protection, improve outcomes, and give professionals the tools they need to make better decisions, faster.
“We’re honored to be recognized by Security Today for the IPX Flyaway Kit,” said Courtney Mamuscia, Senior Marketing Director at RGB Spectrum. “This award highlights our commitment to developing flexible, powerful, and mobile visualization technologies that empower operators to achieve real-time situational awareness—no matter where the mission takes them.”
Why the IPX Flyaway Kit Stands Out RGB Spectrum’s IPX Flyaway Kit is a powerful, portable command-and-control solution purpose-built for mission-critical operations in public safety, defense, and government. Housed in a rugged, transportable enclosure, the kit delivers real-time situational awareness and secure communications anywhere they are needed.
At its core is RGB Spectrum’s industry-leading video processing and AV-over-IP technology, enabling operators to visualize, share, and manage information seamlessly across agencies and environments.
Key Capabilities:
· Video Signal Aggregation: Multiview and combine up to eight video signals simultaneously, including local HDMI® sources, internal computer resources, and network H.264/H.265 streams.
· Content Distribution & Management: Interoperability across 4G/5G/LTE, RAN, SAT, IoT devices, and sensors for a unified operating picture.
· Gateway Services: Bridges private wireless networks with bonded public/private uplinks for maximum flexibility.
· Advanced Connectivity: Bonds LTE, 4G/5G, radio access, and satellite networks to ensure resiliency, enhanced coverage, and expanded bandwidth in the field.
· Plug-and-Play Integration: Easily connects to external PCs, systems, displays, and sensors via HDMI® and Ethernet.
Ideal for Public Safety and Defense
· Public Safety Applications: Enables mobile command vehicles, temporary dispatch centers, multi-agency field coordination, fire basecamps, disaster recovery, and 911 facility backup. From large-scale events to emergency response, the Flyaway Kit ensures continuous visibility and communications.
· Defense Deployments: Provides tactical command capabilities in the field or from military vehicles. Secure, adaptable, and customizable with defense-grade protocols, it supports rapid decision-making in complex environments.
Why Choose the IPX Flyaway Kit? With unmatched portability, rugged design, and advanced video/communication capabilities, the IPX Flyaway Kit transforms how organizations establish command and control in dynamic environments. Whether deployed in a city during a major incident or in a remote theater of operations, it gives operators the confidence to see, decide, and act—faster.
See the IPX Flyaway Kit in Action This September
RGB Spectrum will showcase the IPX Flyaway Kit at four high-profile events this month, each bringing together leaders in security, public safety, and technology:
· Ford INNOVATE – September 11, 2025 | Tulsa, OK A premier platform for connecting, collaborating, and showcasing innovative AV technology for industry professionals. At the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa, Innovate brings together Ford staff, customers, and partners to explore next-generation AV solutions.
· NRTCCA Annual Conference – September 22-25, 2025 | Atlanta, GA | Booth #102 with partners Absen and Solutionz The National Real Time Crime Center Association (NRTCCA) leads the charge in advancing real-time crime-fighting capabilities. This year’s conference will feature interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and groundbreaking technologies—including the IPX Flyaway Kit—that give crime fighters real-time intelligence when it matters most.
· GSX – September 29-October 1, 2025 | New Orleans | Booth #3513 with partner NOBLE As one of the largest and most influential security shows in the world, GSX unites security leaders and practitioners to tackle emerging threats and vulnerabilities. RGB Spectrum, alongside NOBLE, will demonstrate how the IPX Flyaway Kit brings rapid, mobile command-and-control capabilities to both military and civilian government agencies.
· CalAPCO – September 30-October 2, 2025 | Sacramento, CA | Booth #330 with partners Wildfire Technology Integration and The Sales Group Hosted by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, CalAPCO provides critical training, professional development, and networking for public safety communications leaders. The IPX Flyaway Kit will be featured in the exhibit hall, showing attendees how mobile visualization can support communications in the field.
Whether it’s airports, train stations, or energy grids, today’s critical infrastructure faces unprecedented threats. Criminals, saboteurs, hostile states, and cyber-physical terrorists are exploiting every weakness, digital and physical alike.
Protecting these vital networks now demands more than locks and cameras. It requires layered, intelligence-driven defenses that combine biometrics, AI, advanced surveillance, and cyber resilience.
What is shaping the next generation of security — from biometric verification at stadiums and airports to hydrogen-leak detection in energy grids — and why the future of critical infrastructure protection lies in integrated, multi-layered strategies.
The Power of Biometric Security
Although there are many forms of advanced access control systems available today, there’s no doubt that biometric-based systems are now vital for keeping all forms of critical infrastructure safe. Such systems assess the unique physical characteristics of people seeking access against their recorded identities through facial recognition, fingerprints, and retinal scans, among others.
Vincent Bouatou, IDEMIA
“Securing critical infrastructure has become a top priority for both public and private sectors, particularly as threats grow increasingly complex and persistent,” said Vincent Bouatou. He is CTO of IDEMIA Public Security, which has over 40 years of expertise in delivering biometric access, border security, and digital identity systems worldwide. “Biometric technology has progressed significantly in both capability and adoption, becoming essential for protecting high-security environments, from airports and military bases to data centers and power grids,” Bouatou told TSI magazine. He noted that modern biometric systems are not only more accurate and resilient but also more user friendly. “They integrate seamlessly with broader security infrastructures, delivering real-time alerts, audit trails, and analytics,” said Bouatou. “Critically, they comply with international privacy and data protection regulations, combining strong security with responsible design, speed, and precision.”
Greg Parker, Johnson Controls
“Biometric technology has advanced to provide more secure and seamless identity verification,” said Greg Parker. He is vice president of life cycle solutions with Johnson Controls, a global provider of smart building solutions. “For example, Johnson Controls systems can use fingerprints, facial recognition and iris scans to replace traditional keycards and PINs. We used these efforts to provide Allegiant Stadium with state-of-the-art security and life safety systems by integrating equipment and technologies including security management with per-event mapping, access control, video management, vehicle security detection, and fire alarm detection. Integration of the video management system with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department helps Allegiant Stadium identify and manage public safety events through built-in identification, alarming and notification systems that can act on the incident, alert the appropriate city responders to engage, and provide orchestrated evacuations through site-wide paging and integrated digital signage and kiosks.”
In the travel sector, the drive towards biometrics is coming from two powerful directions: what travelers are demanding and what airports and governments need to operate effectively.
Dominic Forrest, iProov
“People are simply tired of the friction in the travel journey,” said Dominic Forrest. He is CTO of iProov, which develops facial verification solutions for secure travel and border entry. This is why travelers like biometric identity solutions, because they are faster and more reliable than paper-based systems. “An IATA survey showed that around 73% of people would rather use their biometrics than a paper document,” he said.
On the other hand, organizations like the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority are dealing with a massive increase in passenger numbers. “Orlando International Airport MCO, for instance, saw over 800,000 more international arrivals in 2024 alone,” said Forrest. “They need a way to increase their throughput without compromising security. “That’s where our technology comes in: we give them a tool that is not only faster but more accurate than the human eye. We use high-end computing devices to capture video at around 60 frames per second as a traveler approaches. In those two or three seconds, we have hundreds of images to work with.”
Johnson Controls provides Allegiant Stadium located in Las Vegas, Nevada, with state-of-the-art security and life safety systems including security management with per-event mapping, access control and vehicle security detection. Johnson Controls image.
Honeywell has also integrated biometric scanning into access control, combining it with mobile credentials, cloud-based video, and AI-assisted monitoring. “The use of biometrics is primarily employed at critical infrastructure locations to verify identities with more accuracy,” said Ewa Pigna, Honeywell’s CTO of security and access solutions. “Typical access control systems of the past and present rely on plastic credentials, which can be handed to someone not authorized to use them. Biometrics can be used to back up such systems, or serve as standalone access systems in their own right.”
Alex Reichard, Genetec
This comprehensive perspective is shared by Genetec, which provides unified physical security solutions that include video management, access control, and more. “Utilities are increasingly adopting biometric technology in some of their most critical facilities, including highly regulated control centers, operational technology (OT) and industrial control system (ICS) rooms, and power generation sites,” said Alex Reichard, Genetec’s key account manager of utilities and data centers. “Regulatory frameworks like the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards place strong emphasis on robust authentication practices in these areas, and biometric solutions, such as fingerprint and facial recognition, play a key role in meeting those requirements. However, adoption of biometrics beyond these high-security zones has been slower, largely due to environmental complexities and connectivity challenges in remote locations.”
People are simply tired of the friction in the travel journey according to Dominic Forrest, CTO of iProov. Travelers like biometric identity solutions, because they are faster and more reliable than paper-based systems.
“While biometric security has developed quickly in recent years, its use in critical infrastructure is progressing more slowly, shaped by regulations and the need for the complexity of operations,” agreed Simo Pikkarainen. He is CTO of ALCEA, a global security solutions provider primarily focused on protecting critical infrastructure. “Biometric data is highly sensitive, and protecting it is fundamental to maintaining trust. That is why we work closely with experts and authorities to ensure that, alongside physical and digital assets, personal information is protected just as carefully.”
Simo Pikkarainen, ALCEA
Biometrics is just part of ALCEA’s end-to-end approach to critical infrastructure security. “At the heart of our offering is ALWIN, a comprehensive solution that supports customers across the full spectrum of security needs, from traditional access methods to the most advanced digital technologies,” Pikkarainen said. “Within this framework, we integrate CLIQ technology, which combines high-security mechanical cylinders with the intelligence of electronic access control. Alongside CLIQ, the ABLOY BEAT keyless locking line answers the demand for connectivity with mobile-based access and remote opening capabilities. And with the ALCEA GATEWAY, we enable seamless integration of connected devices and security solutions, ensuring operators always have the right tool for each situation.”
David Meyers, H2scan
As well, some threats to critical infrastructure have nothing to do with access control. Consider hydrogen leaks, which can lead to devastating explosions if not detected in time. “H2scan’s mission is to provide the highest reliability and accurate sensors for mission critical hydrogen applications such as safety monitoring, grid asset monitoring and chemical process control solutions,” said David Meyers, CEO and president of H2scan. “Our hydrogen detection systems detect hydrogen leaks or the buildup of hydrogen, allowing early action to be taken to avoid damage to plant and personnel. Examples of infrastructure that we protect include refineries and petro-chemical complexes, hydrogen gas generation (electrolyzers), hydrogen blending and pipelines, and battery-energy storage system (BESS) installations.”
This threat applies to transportation critical infrastructure. The reason: “Our asset monitoring offering detects the onset of faults in power transformers, the most critical of the grid and air and rail transport ground assets,” Meyers said. “Transformer faults generally evolve over time (months, possibly longer), and these internal faults (arcing or overheating) are detected by measuring the buildup of hydrogen gas as the transformer oil breaks down. Early detection of faults means they can be repaired or removed from service before they fail, often catastrophically.”
Beyond Access Control
It is clear that biometric-based access control is a major force in securing critical infrastructure. But it is only one piece of the overall security puzzle. “When you look at protecting critical infrastructure as a whole, it’s all about high security,” said Jeff Stanek, Honeywell’s president of security and access solutions. “To achieve this, you’re going to want multi-layers of protection beyond biometrics. So, for us, it starts with integrated safety and security systems. This is access control integrated to your video, to your audio, and to your perimeter detection. Then you bring in advanced surveillance technologies and perimeter protection/intrusion detection systems. And it’s no longer just about physical threats, there’re cyber threats and how you address cybersecurity in your offering is important now.”
Jeff Stanek, Honeywell
Vincent Bouatou reinforced the importance of Stanek’s comprehensive strategy for securing critical infrastructure. “Biometric solutions form the backbone of many modern security strategies, but they are most effective when deployed as part of a layered, multi-technology defense,” he said. “To counter broader threats, AI-enhanced surveillance tools such as video analytics, thermal imaging, and motion detection are increasingly deployed to detect unauthorized entry, monitor perimeters, and identify abnormal behavior.”
Alex Reichard also agreed, but he expands the notion of comprehensive security beyond biometric solutions. “For example, drone detection radars have become essential to secure airspace around critical sites by identifying and tracking unauthorized aerial devices,” he said. “Environmental monitoring tools, such as thermal sensors, can be used to detect intruders based on their heat signatures, and perimeter detection systems, such as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), can help protect large facilities by identifying and tracking any movement beyond the fence line.”
Returning to the definition of access control, Reichard noted that card-based systems can be strengthened to improve critical infrastructure security. “For example, technologies like anti-passback systems prevent credential misuse by ensuring that access cards cannot be shared,” he said. “Advanced card encryption methods can also be used, such as the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) standard, to enhance physical credential security by preventing cloning and tampering.”
Facilities such as government buildings, utilities, healthcare campuses and other high-priority operations are integrating remote monitoring and lifecycle management into their security systems to maintain resilience and rapidly respond to threats, according to Johnson Control’s Greg Parker.
Trends That Matter
Several converging trends are affecting the context of critical infrastructure protection. Chief among them are cyber and physical threats, labor shortages, energy pressures, and geopolitical instability.
“The digital transformation of operational environments — especially the convergence of IT and OT systems — has exposed new attack vectors,” said Bouatou. “Infrastructure such as transportation networks, energy grids, airports, border checkpoints, and healthcare systems are now targets for sophisticated cyberattacks, often through digital gateways. Geopolitical tensions, state-sponsored threat actors, and organized criminal groups have all increased the risk of targeted attacks on national assets. Real-world incidents, such as power grid disruptions and ransomware targeting hospitals, have underscored the urgency of securing both physical and digital systems.”
“Key drivers include the convergence of physical and cyber threats, as the rise of networked building systems requires security strategies that protect both dimensions holistically,” Greg Parker noted. “The demand for frictionless, contactless experiences — accelerated in the post-pandemic era — continues to drive the adoption of biometrics and mobile credentials. Additionally, the growing preference for solutions that anticipate vulnerabilities rather than simply react to them fuels the interest in AI-driven insights and managed security services. Reflecting this shift, investment in real-time threat detection has increased by 22%, representing the industry’s focus on proactive security measures.”
According to Parker, facilities such as government buildings, utilities, healthcare campuses and other high-priority operations are integrating remote monitoring and lifecycle management into their security systems to maintain resilience and rapidly respond to threats. “These solutions aim to mitigate vulnerabilities like physical tampering, insider threats and cybersecurity threats,” he said.
In response to the threats above, governments are strengthening regulatory frameworks. A case in point: “The EU’s NIS2 Directive and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) guidance are pushing critical infrastructure operators to implement auditable, high-assurance security controls,” Bouatou said. “In parallel, zero-trust architecture is gaining momentum. These frameworks require continuous verification of user identity, device integrity, and network behavior — reducing insider threats and limiting lateral movement by attackers.”
The widespread adoption of IoT (the Internet of Things), mobile access, AI-driven analytics, and cloud platforms is also expanding the attack surface. At the same time, physical risks including sabotage, natural disasters, and hybrid threats are requiring security systems to detect and address them in real time. According to Bouatou, “these dynamics are accelerating investment in integrated, intelligence-driven security solutions that combine biometrics, AI, big data, and cybersecurity into a unified defense strategy.”
Genetec’s Reichard added that remote operations and drone incursions represent emerging risks to critical infrastructure. “While remote operations offer flexibility to employees, they require stronger access controls and encrypted communications to keep remote management secure,” he said. “We’re also dealing with nation-state and geopolitical threats and new risks from the growing use of drones. Put all of that together, and it’s clear why there’s a growing push for more integrated security solutions that can tackle these challenges.”
The human factor also plays a role. At a time when more skilled people are required to manage critical infrastructure security systems, finding qualified employees can be difficult. “Across our industry, there is a shortage of skilled labor,” Stanek said. “From what we’re hearing from our customers, over 90% of our channel partners are facing challenges in hiring skilled security operators.” Fortunately, AI is making it possible to automate many operations that were previously handled by human beings. “It’s really about using AI to make security operators more efficient, more intelligent, and more responsive,” he said. “That applies not only to critical infrastructure, but really the whole security industry.”
In response to evolving challenges, the security industry has developed innovative solutions that enhance protection across multiple areas. “For instance, ID badges now often include built-in certification technology like PIV, which makes them much harder to forge or misuse,” said Reichard. “AI-powered video analytics can flag unusual behavior, detect perimeter breaches, or spot unauthorized activity in real time. Meanwhile, on the operations side, managed security services designed specifically for OT and ICS environments provide around-the-clock monitoring and rapid response when something goes wrong. Trend analysis tools also offer valuable insights by analyzing security data over time, allowing organizations to predict and address potential issues before they turn into real problems.”
“To meet rising security demands, a new generation of technologies has emerged, designed for adaptability, resilience, and performance,” Bouatou added. “For instance, IDEMIA Public Security’s MorphoWave can scan four fingerprints in under a second with a simple wave of the hand. It works regardless of finger condition: wet, dry, dirty, or damaged, making it ideal for high-traffic, high-security locations such as airports, stadiums, or research facilities. IDEMIA Public Security’s VisionPass and VisionPass SP terminals offer facial recognition with advanced spoof detection and multimodal authentication, using face, card, and PIN. VisionPass SP, in particular, enables 1:1 verification with on-card encrypted templates, ensuring that both the card and the user’s face are required for access, making it an effective guard against lost or stolen credentials.”
As well, critical infrastructure owners are investing in problem-solving services to secure their properties. This is due to the fact that managed security services allow organizations to outsource complex security functions to experts. Doing so makes advanced security capabilities more accessible and cost-effective to these owners, because such teams can implement 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and maintenance without their clients having to invest in full-time staff or expensive on-site infrastructure.
“Solutions that provide 360-degree visibility of assets, thereby eliminating blind spots in physical and cyber infrastructures, have become essential to creating peace of mind,” said Parker. “AI has also more recently been squarely in the limelight, and we’ve seen huge leaps in AI innovation and adoption across sectors. In fact, the global AI cybersecurity market was valued at USD $26.55 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD $234.64 billion by 2032.”
Regarding ALCEA’s future plans: “Our connected solutions are expanding into the transport sector,” observed Simo Pikkarainen. “These innovations will enhance situational awareness of assets in motion and allow remote control of access, anytime, anywhere. Beyond protecting goods, they safeguard the professionals working within critical infrastructure by enabling remotely controlled access at any time.”“The world of critical infrastructure security is changing rapidly,” he concluded. “Connectivity, digitalization, and global uncertainty present new challenges, but also new opportunities.” The path ahead is clear: biometric verification, AI-driven analytics and cloud-based monitoring are no longer optional add-ons; they are becoming the backbone of a new, layered defense model. As threats grow more complex, the future belongs to organizations that combine cyber and physical safeguards into unified systems. In short, the winners will be those who treat critical infrastructure not as isolated assets, but as interconnected lifelines — protected by intelligent, adaptive security.
IDEMIA’s MorphoWave contactless fingerprint solution scans and verifies four fingerprints in less than one second, through a fully touchless hand wave gesture, the company says. Idemia image.
There are strikes on the Tube and DLR between 7 and 12 September. Services are disrupted, an announcement by the .
From Monday 8 to Thursday 11 September 2025, Tube services are severely disrupted, with little to no service expected
On Thursday 11 September 2025, there will also be no service on the DLR
If you need to travel, other TfL services, including the Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams, are running normally but are likely to be extremely busy. At times, they may not be able to stop at stations shared with the Tube.
Monday 8 to Thursday 11 September
Tube
Disruption across Tube network
Little to no service running
No service before 08:00
Complete your journey by 14:00
DLR
Thursday 11 September only: no DLR service due to strike
All other days: full service
Stations shared with Tube services: possible disruption
Elizabeth line
There are no strikes on the Elizabeth line
Stations shared with Tube services: possible disruption
Trains will not stop at Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street and Whitechapel at these times:
Monday 8 and Wednesday 10 September before 07:30 and after 22:30
Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 September before 08:00
Friday 12 September
Tube
No service before 08:00
Normal service on all lines by late morning
DLR
Normal service
Elizabeth line
Normal service
Other services
Other TfL services, including the Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams, are running on strike days.
Services are extremely busy
Some services may be unable to stop at all stations or run to their normal destination at times
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A train car carrying hydrochloric acid overturned in a rail yard in Akron, Ohio on Friday, September 5. Authorities there said no threat of danger existed at that time.
The Akron fire department said the single Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway tanker car, which contained hydrochloric acid, tipped off the tracks. The fire department added that the car remained intact and there was no report of leaks.
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency came to the scene local law enforcement, fire officials and an industrial waste company called EnviroServe, according to local news reports. The tanker car was placed back on the tracks by four large cranes and fire officials said there was “no immediate threat of danger found.”
Fifteen people were killed in Lisbon when the famed Gloria funicular railway car derailed and crashed, according to a local emergency medical service spokesperson.Authorities had not identified the victims or released their nationalities, but reports say some foreign nationals were among those killed in the accident. As many as 18 additional people were injured.
The unique transportation line opened in 1885 and connects Lisbon’s downtown area near the Restauradores Square with the Bairro Alto. “It’s a tragic day for our city … Lisbon is in mourning, it is a tragic, tragic incident,” said Carlos Moedas, the mayor of the Portuguese capital, in a local news report.
A Ukrainian refugee who was fatally stabbed aboard the light rail train in Charlotte, N.C. She had survived bombings in her native country before coming to the United States.
Governor of North Carolina, Josh Stein, wrote on the social media platform X, “I am heartbroken for the family of Iryna Zarutska, who lost their loved one to this senseless act of violence, and I am appalled by the footage of her murder. We need more cops on the beat to keep people safe. That’s why my budget calls for more funding to hire more well-trained police officers. I call upon the legislature to pass my law enforcement recruitment and retention package to address vacancies in our state and local agencies so they can stop these horrific crimes and hold violent criminals accountable.”
Iryna Zarutska was riding a Charlotte Area Transit System light rail train on Aug. 28, when she was stabbed to death. Video of the incident has circulated on various social media platforms. The video shows a passenger seated behind the victim stand up and stab her. None of the other passengers got up to assist her and bled to death.
A statement released by the family’s attorney Lauren O. Newton said that Zarutska was working at a pizza parlor at the time of her death and had been taking community college courses to improve her English. “She was a kind and hardworking young woman, deeply loved by her family and friends,” the statement said. “That night, she texted her boyfriend that she would be home soon. Tragically, her journey ended in violence near the Camden light rail station.”
Prior to coming to the U.S., Zarutska studied in Kyiv and graduated with a degree in art and restoration, a report on CNN said.
Benchmark Electronics announced the successful completion of the delivery of 24 Mobile Vehicle Surveillance Systems with Radar (MVSS-R) for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This delivery, completed on time and within budget, reaffirms Benchmark’s commitment to excellence in developing and deploying advanced surveillance technology that leverages artificial intelligence (AI), radar, and sensor technology to deliver practical, robust solutions to real-world challenges.
“As the demand for intelligent, high-performance surveillance solutions continues to grow, Benchmark remains committed to delivering advanced, scalable technologies like MVSS-R, which address the evolving needs of our U.S. government customers,” said Jeff Benck, president and CEO, Benchmark. “We continue to expand our expertise on our enhanced platform with critical technologies such as AI, radar, and advanced sensors to ensure that our solutions remain at the forefront of the mission-critical security and monitoring applications.”
The MVSS-R platform integrates leading-edge AI-powered sensor fusion and advanced radar technology to deliver unparalleled situational awareness in dynamic environments. By leveraging Benchmark’s expertise in complex systems integration, the program enhances surveillance efficiency and operational effectiveness by seamlessly coordinating radar, AI-based video analytics, and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems. Benchmark is also working with CBP to address emerging needs, such as enabling autonomous surveillance operations with the MVSS-R platform.
Developed and Manufactured in the U.S.
The program was led by Benchmark Secure Technology (Secure), a U.S.-based aerospace and defense focused solutions team within Benchmark that develops and deploys custom, ruggedized technology and surveillance solutions. To develop this system, Secure worked closely with Customs and Border Protection leadership and agents in the field. As a full-service engineering and manufacturing partner, Secure oversaw the entire product lifecycle, from concept to final assembly, ensuring the highest quality and performance standards. Secure’s expertise as a technology integrator ensured that CBP and the FAA received a field-proven, highly capable solution optimized for their application.
Each MVSS-R unit was designed and assembled in the United States, reinforcing Benchmark’s commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable solutions through domestic production capabilities. Over half of Benchmark’s manufacturing capacity is in North America, including ITAR-registered manufacturing facilities in California, Arizona, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Alabama, and Mexico.
Driving Innovation Through Strategic Partnerships
Benchmark Secure Technology’s approach to the MVSS-R platform highlights the company’s ability to collaborate with industry-leading technology providers to develop innovative surveillance solutions. The latest MVSS-R units incorporate cutting-edge technology from partners such as SRC, Inc., PureTech Systems, and Advanced EO Systems, exemplifying Secure’s role as a trusted integrator of best-in-class subsystems, delivering comprehensive solutions tailored to mission-critical applications.
This delivery builds on Benchmark Secure Technology’s longstanding success in providing advanced surveillance solutions. Benchmark’s ongoing work highlights its ability to integrate best-in-class technology into highly functional, field-ready platforms that address today’s most complex operational challenges. While initially developed for CBP, the MVSS-R system can meet the advanced surveillance needs of other U.S. Government agencies and is available through GSA Advantage.
AeroVironment, Inc. (AV), a global defense technology company delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space and cyber, and SNC, the global aerospace and national security company known for its mission systems integration expertise, announced a strategic partnership to align multi-domain capabilities to define and build the next generation of integrated, open architecture air & missile defense in support of the Golden Dome for America (GDA).
“The Trump Administration understands what has been a long-held belief within the defense industry – there is an immediate and critical need for a layered system that provides a last line of defense to protect America against current threats and next-generation aerial attacks from near- peer and rogue nations,” said Wahid Nawabi, AV chairman, president and chief executive officer. “Together, AV and SNC can rapidly provide novel and affordable defensive solutions, ensuring unmatched limited area ‘under-dome’ protection for critical U.S. infrastructure.”
AV and SNC are building a proven industrial base team focused on providing comprehensive, layered defenses within GDA, that shield specific, limited-area, high-value locations, such as bases, ships, airfields or critical infrastructure, but then can extend its range as new sensors and interceptors are brought online, particularly from space. AV and SNC are integrating and aligning existing, open architecture solutions using passive and active sensing, radio frequency, directed energy, kinetic energy, electronic warfare and cyber solutions, addressing the complete kill chain
to neutralize group 1-4 unmanned aerial systems (UAS), advanced cruise missiles and other next- generation aerial threats. Additionally, SNC sister company, Sierra Space, and AV are exploring synergies to address critical GDA challenges.
“An ambitious, next-generation shield that protects the American homeland from more complex threats requires industry ingenuity and collaboration on par with the Manhattan Project,” said SNC CEO Fatih Ozmen. “With our legacy of complex systems integration and open architecture expertise, SNC is thrilled to work with AV to bring together complementary capabilities and cutting-edge technologies to make Americans safer.”
Officials with New York Port Authority reported that 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene of a fire that broke out under an eastbound PATH train on Monday morning, August 4. The incident sent nine people to the hospital and temporarily suspended service for the rest morning.
The fire spewed smoke through the train and Newport Station around 6:20 a.m. and passengers were evacuated from the platform. Service suspensions occurred between Hoboken and the World Trade Center and 33rd Street, and between Journal Square and 33rd Street stations.
Commuters trying to get into New York City were turned away from the Newport station all morning long. Video posted to social media showed flames shooting up from under the train and heavy smoke inside.
In Poland, a van driver had a remarkable escape when his vehicle became trapped between barriers at a level crossing and was subsequently struck by a train. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred in Wola Filipowska, Poland at the end of July. Despite the severity of the collision, which saw the van obliterated, the driver emerged without injury. There were also no injuries reported among the train passengers.
