As the world grapples with the economic meltdown, one may think that this would result in cuts in global spending on homeland security. However, experts say this is not the case and expenditure on homeland security is expected to triple to $178 billion (Dh653bn) by 2015.

Over the years, the security-related spending has expanded to include more sophisticated technology and experts say budget on anti-terrorism goods and services is expected to keep growing. (Biz24x7)