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November 9, 2024

Blueforce Development Partners with Synthetic Decision Group to build out Global Ports and Maritime Security Initiatives

by Blueforce
in ADS-B, AI, AIS, C2, C4ISR, Case Study, CBRN, Cognitive Services, Command, Common Operating Picture, Counter-Terrorism, Cueing, Dashboard, Disaster Response, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Drone, Edge, Emergency Management, Emergency Notification, Fusion, GIS, Interoperability, IoT, ISR, Location, Machine Learning, MUM-T, OODA, Orchestration, Radar, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Stream Analytics

Blueforce Development Corporation is pleased to announce partnership with Synthetic Decision Group Inc. (SynDG) to implement the Global Ports and Maritime Security Initiative. The initiative will integrate a range of technologies and approaches to protect ports, maritime infrastructure, and the supply chain to foster risk management and adaptive crisis management capabilities. Key among these initiatives is establishment of a series of port security technology integration...

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May 10, 2024

Drone Detection and Mitigation: Powered by Thunderbolt and Blueforce

by Blueforce
in ADS-B, AI, autonomous agents, C2, C4ISR, Cognitive Services, Counter-Terrorism, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Drone, Emergency Management, Force Protection, ISR, JADC2, MUM-T, Orchestration, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Surveillance

Drone incursions on stadiums, events, and even private property present a range of security issues, primarily due to their potential for unauthorized surveillance, disruption, and even use as an inexpensive means to launch an offensive attack.  One significant concern is the risk of drones being used for reconnaissance purposes, allowing individuals with malicious intent to gather intelligence on security vulnerabilities, crowd movements, signal intelligence, and even...

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August 13, 2023

VIDEO: Blueforce Adaptive Incident Command V1 “Explainer”

by Blueforce
in ADS-B, AI, autonomous agents, Base Defense, C2, C4ISR, Campus Security, Command, Common Operating Picture, Counter-Terrorism, Dashboard, Disaster Response, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Emergency Management, Emergency Notification, Fire, ICS, Interoperability, IoT, ISR, Law Enforcement, Mobility, MUM-T, NIMS, Occupational Safety, OODA, Orchestration, Sensors, Situational Awareness

https://vimeo.com/835459614/c02402ee43?share=copy Incidents and the subsequent emergency responses can be chaotic, especially when they involve multiple agencies and organizations that need to work together to respond to the crisis. In such situations, there may be confusion about roles and responsibilities, communication breakdowns, and a lack of coordination. Shortly after 9/11, the U.S. government commissioned programs that ultimately led to the National Incident Management (NIMS) framework which defines...

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Blueforce for Protective Service Details

by Blueforce
in ADS-B, AI, autonomous agents, BlueBeacon, C2, C4ISR, Campus Security, Cognitive Services, Command, Common Operating Picture, Counter-Terrorism, Dashboard, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Edge, Force Protection, ICS, International, Interoperability, IoBT, IoT, ISR, Location, Lone Worker, Mobility, Occupational Safety, Orchestration, Safety, School Safety, Security, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Surveillance

Protective services encompass a diverse range of security measures aimed at safeguarding individuals, assets, and sensitive information. These services are tailored to the unique needs of each client, whether they are high-profile individuals, corporate executives, or public figures. Personal protective services, commonly known as bodyguards or executive protection agents, provide physical security by ensuring the safety of the client in various environments. They assess potential...

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July 31, 2023

The OODA Loop and it’s Foundations for Situational Awareness

by Blueforce
in ADS-B, AI, C2, Command, Common Operating Picture, Dashboard, Discovery, Domain Awareness, Fusion, IoBT, IoT, ISR, JADC2, Law Enforcement, Location, Mobility, OODA, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Swarm Intelligence

John Boyd, a Korean War U.S. Air Force pilot and subsequent military strategist, has been front and center in how we at Blueforce have thought about and designed our technology for use by our national security and public safety decision makers. During the Korean War, Boyd was curious as to why the F-86 Sabre was so dominant in shooting down the Russian MiG-15. He quickly...

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May 31, 2023

Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA): Delivering Rapid Adaptation and Sustainment

by Blueforce
in ADS-B, AI, AIS, C2, C4ISR, CBRN, Cognitive Services, Cueing, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Edge, Interoperability, IoBT, IoT, ISR, Low Latency, M2M, Machine Learning, Mobility, MUM-T, Orchestration, Plugin, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Stream Analytics, Surveillance, Swarm Intelligence

Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) refers to an approach that promotes the design and implementation of systems using open standards and modular components. It emphasizes the use of well-defined interfaces and standards, allowing for the seamless integration and interchangeability of various subsystems and components. In the military and public safety context, MOSA offers significant value by enhancing interoperability, scalability, and affordability of strategic and tactical...

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May 14, 2023

Air and Maritime Domain Awareness: Blueforce Announces Support for ADS-B and AIS as a Composable Service

by Blueforce
in ADS-B, AIS, AWS, Base Defense, C4ISR, Command, Common Operating Picture, Counter-Terrorism, Cueing, Disaster Response, Distributed Sensing, Domain Awareness, Emergency Management, Emergency Notification, Fire, Force Protection, Fusion, Interoperability, IoBT, IoT, ISR, JADC2, Mobility, MUM-T, Orchestration, Plugin, Sensors, Situational Awareness, Stream Analytics, Surveillance, Swarm Intelligence

While "domain awareness" has been a long-standing requirement for military and counter-terrorism operations, Blueforce has been hearing this more and more for incident management in the public safety and emergency management spaces. Domain awareness is of paramount importance for emergency managers as it provides a comprehensive understanding of the operating environment in which emergencies or disasters occur. Here are several reasons why domain awareness is...

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