Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide

Security

Locken launching Mechatronic range

Provider of cable-free access control solutions, Locken, will - following its recent joint venture with ISEO Group - launch a new range of highly interactive security systems called Mechatronic.

Above: Locken’s mechatronic key.

The joint venture harnesses ISEO’s industrial know-how and Locken’s leading software and services expertise. It reflects Locken’s ambition to strengthen its leadership position in cable free access control solutions and the smart digital key market, while also offering complementary technologies.

Advertisement
Teledyne

Alongside its Electronic range, Locken will in May 2017 launch a new Mechatronic range of access control systems. The new Mechatronic range is based on contactless induction technology, providing maximum reliability and robustness while guaranteeing instant opening.

Thanks to a Bluetooth module and combined with Locken’s MyLocken applications, the mechatronic key opens up an infinite range of services for the user and the possibility to grant access rights to a user wherever he is at any moment. The mechatronic cylinders are installed without cabling, and are resistant to all climatic conditions.

Advertisement
Gulfstream RT

Nick Dooley, Managing Director of Locken UK explained: “Locken is the leading developer and manufacturer of access management solutions for large single-site companies, multi-site and remote-site businesses. Based on unique access management software, a mobile application and a range of electronic and mechatronic keys and cylinders, the Locken solution is always improving to integrate the latest technologies.”

Chief Superintendent Fiona Gaffney joins NPAS as COO

Security

Chief Superintendent Fiona Gaffney joins NPAS as COO

15 July 2025

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has welcomed Chief Superintendent Fiona Gaffney as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), following the retirement of Chief Superintendent Vicki White after 30 years of service to policing.

Lane Electronics to showcase connectivity solutions at DSEI 2025

Defence Security Events

Lane Electronics to showcase connectivity solutions at DSEI 2025

15 July 2025

Franchised distributor of electrical, electronic and optical connectors, Lane Electronics, will be exhibiting at DSEI 2025 (9th–12th September 2025, Excel London) will have the opportunity to explore the company’s latest connector technologies and its UK-based assembly and services.

UK and France agree scheme to address illegal Channel crossings

Security

UK and France agree scheme to address illegal Channel crossings

11 July 2025

The Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, have agreed a scheme to address illegal Channel crossings and dismantle the people smuggling networks.

IFS appoints Kriti Sharma as CEO of Nexus Black

Aerospace Security

IFS appoints Kriti Sharma as CEO of Nexus Black

11 July 2025

IFS has appointed Kriti Sharma as CEO of IFS Nexus Black. This strategic move reinforces IFS’s commitment to industrial AI and fast-tracks the development of agentic AI systems designed for the asset- and service-intensive industries it serves.

Advertisement
DSEI 2025
Met makes arrest milestone using LFR

Security

Met makes arrest milestone using LFR

10 July 2025

More than 1,000 wanted criminals have now been arrested by the Metropolitan Police Service using Live Facial Recognition (LFR), including paedophiles, rapists and violent robbers.

NCA arrest four for cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op and Harrods

Security

NCA arrest four for cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op and Harrods

10 July 2025

Four people have been arrested in the UK this morning as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation into cyber attacks targeting M&S, Co-op and Harrods.

Advertisement
Teledyne