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News | May 22, 2026

Biometric and Forensic Early Bird

 

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Defending the Homeland & Strengthening Alliances

 

  1. US, Tunisian partners use forensics to stop threats before they reach the homeland

International military and civilian law enforcement and legal professionals watch a forensic demonstration at the Rule of Law training exercise during Obangame Express 2026. Obangame Express is one of three regional maritime exercises led by U.S. Sixth Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities to African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns. https://www.army.mil/article/292078

  1. UK HOME OFFICE EYES SUPPLIERS FOR SCBP BIOMETRICS PLATFORM

Platform supports national systems across borders, policing and immigration, with modernization and procurement plans under review.

https://www.biometricupdate.com/202605/uk-home-office-eyes-suppliers-for-scbp-biometrics-platform

 

Mitigating Risks & Ensuring Ethical Oversight

 

  1. Biometrics in warfare, surveillance raise new oversight challenges

U.S. government report highlights biometric use in intelligence, autonomous systems and mass surveillance, raising risks to privacy and civil liberties. https://www.biometricupdate.com/202605/biometrics-in-warfare-surveillance-raise-new-oversight-challenges

 

 

Modernizing the Joint Force & Adopting Advanced Technologies

 

  1. U.S. Special Operations Command adopts Reveal’s identifi tactical biometric system

Reveal Technology says its Identifi mobile biometric system has been formally adopted as a Program of Record by U.S. Special Operations Command, placing the company’s handheld identity tool inside SOCOM’s official tactical biometrics portfolio as initial fielding begins.

https://defence-blog.com/u-s-special-operations-command-adopts-reveals-identifi-tactical-biometric-system/

  1. Researchers develop biometric system that identifies people beyond the face

FarSight combines face, gait and body-shape recognition for long-distance identification from drones and elevated video.

https://www.biometricupdate.com/202605/researchers-develop-biometric-system-that-identifies-people-beyond-the-face

 

 

Enhancing Domestic Security & Defense Innovation

 

  1. Texas DNA lab uses innovative technology to solve 18 cold cases in East Tennessee

A Texas DNA lab has solved 18 cold cases in East Tennessee and more than 600 nationwide using technology unavailable anywhere else. Othram, a Houston-based forensic lab, uses what it calls “identity inference” and “forensic grade genome sequencing” to identify unknown victims and suspects. The company said it remains the only lab in the world with this capability.

https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/05/18/texas-dna-lab-uses-innovative-technology-solve-18-cold-cases-east-tennessee/

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