in Defence / Security Posted 19 August 2019
BAE Systems has launched its next-generation XTS Guard 7, which provides US intelligence organisations with secure access to geospatial imagery and data through multidirectional transfer of different data types across classified and unclassified
in Security Posted 16 August 2019
Police Scotland is investing £3.9m in a faster computer network to improve service and efficiency across the country.
in Defence / Security Posted 15 August 2019
JFD, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has today announced its acquisition of all the assets, IP and designs rights of Ortega Submersibles BV, the Netherlands-based submersible boat designer and manufacturer.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 15 August 2019
Validair Monitoring Solutions Ltd (VMSL) announces the introduction of a brand new Android smartphone app for users of VMS systems incorporating the ViGIE software that offers comprehensive remote functionality as well as live monitoring of
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 14 August 2019
AdaCore, a provider of software development and verification tools, today announced the opening of AdaCore Ltd, which will serve as the company’s UK centre-of-excellence for the development of safety- and
in Defence / Security Posted 14 August 2019
To remain at the forefront of electromagnetic developments, the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Metasurfaces competition is reaching out to the private sector and academia, as it seeks to transform frontline electromagnetic defence
in Security Posted 13 August 2019
Prison security will be boosted by a £100 million investment, helping introduce airport-style security technology to UK gaols, as part of a crackdown on crime behind bars announced by the government today.
in Security Posted 12 August 2019
Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday announced a programme of up to £2.5 billion to fund modern and efficient prisons - as part of a wider crackdown on crime - which will create 10,000 additional prison places.
in Security Posted 30 July 2019
Z14I laptop delivers unmatched durability and boundless customisation for military, public safety and critical national infrastructure workers
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 29 July 2019
The debut of the DSEI Space Hub at DSEI 2019 will represent a unique opportunity for industry specialists, delegates and the MoD to look to the future and discuss the capabilities and challenges offered through the
in Defence / Security Posted 26 July 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has announced the appointment of Anita Friend as its new Head.
in Security Posted 26 July 2019
The recruitment of 20,000 new police officers will begin within weeks, confirming the commitment made by the Prime Minister as he entered Downing Street.
in Defence / Security Posted 23 July 2019
NMiTE (New Model in Technology and Engineering), which aims to deliver a new age of engineering-related education, has launched Defence & Security CPD (Continual Professional Development) series with 3CDSG (Three
in Security Posted 22 July 2019
The Home Office has pledged £5 million to support the development of innovative technology to help police forces prevent crime.
in Security / Events Posted 18 July 2019
Herefordshire will be home to the UK’s leading centre of excellence in cyber security – a £9 million state-of-the-art hub supporting innovation and industry in the sector.
in Security Posted 17 July 2019
New 'game-changing' innovations to improve the capability of the Child Abuse Image Database will speed up investigations and automatically categorise indecent images.
in Security Posted 17 July 2019
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) released its Active Cyber Defence (ACD) report yesterday, revealing that a scam to defraud thousands of UK citizens using a fake email address spoofing a UK airport, was one of a wide range of cyber
in Aerospace / Security Posted 17 July 2019
Heathrow hosted US Ambassador to the UK yesterday, who heralded Heathrow’s strong security partnership with US authorities, thanking the airport for its efforts to keep the skies safe for transatlantic passengers
in Security Posted 15 July 2019
Clarence Correctional Centre operator, Serco, has appointed former NSW North Director for Custodial Corrections, Glen Scholes, as General Manager of Australia’s largest correctional centre.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 11 July 2019
Artefacts from the 100-year history of the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) are being displayed at the 'Top Secret' Science Museum exhibition in London, helping to mark this year's GCHQ Centenary.
in Defence / Security Posted 11 July 2019
It was revealed yesterday that tech entrepreneurs who are developing cutting-edge cybersecurity products with the help of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Accelerator initiative, have raised £35 million
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 11 July 2019
This October, British covert technology manufacturers will travel to Quantico, Virginia for the inaugural ‘CTE-Q’ Covert Technology Exhibition, designed to provide US Federal agencies, law enforcement, homeland security and military
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 10 July 2019
ODU UK Ltd have announced the release of a newly created hybrid rectangular connector.
in Security Posted 10 July 2019
Almost two-thirds (63%) of UK companies have admitted to never testing their physical security according to 'Setting the Standard for Security', a report from security expert Jacksons Fencing.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 10 July 2019
Today saw the opening to the public of the Science Museum’s new exhibition, Top Secret: From ciphers to cyber security, celebrating 100 years of GCHQ.
in Aerospace / Security / Events Posted 9 July 2019
Stanley Security will be showcasing its integrated security systems at Airport IT & Security 2019 conference, 25-26th September at the Hilton London Bankside in London.
in Security Posted 5 July 2019
Getac has launch its UX10 rugged tablet, providing reliability, powerful performance and lightweight portability to professionals operating in challenging field and manufacturing environments, offering greater mobility and robust
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 2 July 2019
UK defence manufacturer, Seven Technologies Group (7TG), will be providing what it is calling a 'glimpse into the future' at the forthcoming Three Counties Defence & Security Expo (3CDSE), being held at the Three Counties Showground,
in Defence / Security Posted 2 July 2019
Underwater intruder detection technology from maritime security specialist Sonardyne International Ltd. has been chosen to secure the coastal perimeter of a critical national energy infrastructure (CNI) facility in
in Security Posted 2 July 2019
One of the world’s premier high security perimeter protection integrators has struck a partnership agreement to better access growth markets in oil, gas and military in the Middle East.
in Security Posted 2 July 2019
SEA has appointed Ian Gamble as Business Development Manager responsible for Technical Solutions in the UK to further develop its place as a leader in the transport market.
in Defence / Security Posted 2 July 2019
Cambridge Pixel, a developer of radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems, has supplied its radar video trackers and display technology to Marico Marine as part of a major investment by the
in Defence / Security Posted 1 July 2019
County Durham based detection technology supplier, Kromek, has been awarded three contracts, in the UK, US and Europe, for its D3S platform for nuclear radiation detecti
in Security / Events Posted 26 June 2019
US President Donald Trump slept secure behind a ring of steel on his recent State visit to the United Kingdom – thanks to a premier British fencing systems manufacturer.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 25 June 2019
Global trade and logistics software provider, AEB, has launched Customs Heroes, a first-of-its-kind digital customs broker network.
in Defence / Security Posted 25 June 2019
JFD has signed a teaming agreement with Malin React to provide the submarine rescue market with a rapid vessel mobilisation capability, providing added assurance that submarine rescue systems can be installed quickly on board Vessels of
in Security Posted 20 June 2019
LOCKEN’s latest innovation in cable free access control, powered by contactless technology, has won certification from health & safety regulator ATEX, in accordance with new explosive atmosphere requirements.
in Security Posted 19 June 2019
Smiths Detection has won a contract with Meridian Port Services Limited (MPS) to provide cargo inspection technology for the major Tema Port Expansion project in Ghana – designed to accommodate the world’s largest
in Security Posted 19 June 2019
Sajid Javid today announced he has provisionally allocated £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners in 18 local areas, to set up violence reduction units.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 19 June 2019
To mark its 20th anniversary, the organisers of Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) are today launching a podcast series entitled 'Defence and Security Debates'.
in Defence / Security Posted 18 June 2019
Subsea UK and its technology arm, the National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI), have joined forces with the UK Defence Solutions Centre (UKDSC), in a first of its kind collaboration to accelerate the development of underwater robotics, unmanned
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Events Posted 18 June 2019
Paris Air Show: Thales has unveiled Spy’Ranger 550, a new addition to its range of mini Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) for tactical surveillance and intelligence, at the Paris Air Show.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 18 June 2019
Although the organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) are preparing with almost military precision for what is proving to be the fastest-ever selling show taking place in July 2020, it is urban air that is set to
in Security Posted 14 June 2019
Two serving police officers were awarded the Queen's Police Medal in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours.
in Security Posted 14 June 2019
Law enforcement agencies in the UK and across the EU will be able to search for matching samples on each other’s DNA databases under the Prum framework, assisting law enforcement agencies in Britain and the EU to identify criminals and crack cold cases,
in Security Posted 13 June 2019
Horsham-based advanced integrated systems and technologies company, Chess Dynamics, has launched AirGuard and AirShield, which are automated drone protection systems developed specifically for use at airports.
in Defence / Security Posted 12 June 2019
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) released a video today that shows how dogs of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) help ensure Dstl sites remain safe and secure.
in Security Posted 12 June 2019
Brits are maintaining their characteristic ‘stiff upper lip’ in the face of adversity, according to the latest findings from the 2019 Unisys Security Index survey.
in Security Posted 10 June 2019
Government funding worth up to £1 million has been made available to enable pioneering aviation security solutions to be tested and trialled in a variety of environments which could include sports venues, shopping
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 10 June 2019
Three Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) staff members have been recognised in Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday’s Honours 2019 for their scientific support to the incidents in Salisbury and Amesbury during March and July 2018.
in Security / Events Posted 10 June 2019
Solicitor General Lucy Frazer QC and Policing Minister Nick Hurd, will today host senior police, prosecutors and representatives of the technology sector at a high-profile summit aimed at improving the disclosure of digital
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 10 June 2019
UK start-up, FlareBright Ltd, has achieved the significant milestone of 500 Test Flights of its new image capture drone, SnapShot.
in Security / Events Posted 10 June 2019
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF), which aims to secure a safer society from fire and to facilitate the development of an informed fire sector, through original research and objective analysis, is continuing its remit to shape the
in Security Posted 10 June 2019
Backed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and supported by UK cyber company Surevine, a generous, fully-funded PhD studentship is on offer in machine learning and cyber security at the University of Surrey,
in Aerospace / Security / Events Posted 7 June 2019
Organisers of The Emergency Services Show (NEC, Birmingham, 18th-19th September) have announced two new features at this year’s event: the SkyBound Rescuer Drone Seminar and a SkyBound Rescuer Drone Zone.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 6 June 2019
Boeing released its 2019 Global Environment Report yesterday, highlighting the company's efforts towards building cleaner, more fuel-efficient airplanes and finding innovative ways to recycle and conserve resources,
in Aerospace / Security Posted 6 June 2019
In a UK airport first, Heathrow has announced the rollout of new computed tomography (CT) security equipment throughout the airport over the next few years.
in Security Posted 6 June 2019
BMT has been awarded a crucial contract to design two advanced Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) for the expanding US offshore wind industry, which will be deployed to safely and securely service Ørsted’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind
in Security Posted 5 June 2019
G4S recently won the tender to supply and implement the complete security technology solution for one of Greece’s busiest sea ports, the Port of Rhodes.
in Security / Events Posted 4 June 2019
The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) today visited Glasgow as part of a multi-venue tour and arrived in George Square to spread the word about their battle against countryside lawlessness with the special SPARC in the City event.
in Security Posted 4 June 2019
Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Cressida Rose Dick CBE QPM, last week welcomed a litter of puppies who were officially ‘passing out’ as fully fledged police dogs.
in Defence / Security Posted 4 June 2019
UK provider of digital forensics, data analytics and cyber security services, CCL Group, has announced the acquisition of Milton Keynes based Evidence Talks, a digital forensics provider with over 25 years’ experience in supplying technology and
in Security Posted 3 June 2019
BAE Systems has partnered with robotic process automation (RPA) firm UiPath, in developing suites of software robots that its customers can use to automate high-volume, repetitive business processes.
in Security Posted 3 June 2019
Smiths Detection’s advanced explosives and chemical trace-detection technology is to be deployed in a broad security initiative that was launched last Friday by the European Commission (EC).
in Security Posted 29 May 2019
Kent-based security fencing manufacturer Jacksons Fencing has expanded its hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) range with Impakt Defender by Rosehill Security, a provider of engineered rubber perimeter security products and
in Security / Space Posted 29 May 2019
Inmarsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Minas Gerais State Government in Brazil to explore the potential of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for monitoring the integrity of mine tailings dams in the region.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 28 May 2019
Designer and manufacturer of high-impact protective cases and advanced portable lighting, Peli Products, has introduced the PELI Air 1745 Long Case.
in Defence / Security Posted 28 May 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) today announced a new Innovation Focus Area (IFA) for defence, which will provide funding to innovators for even the most ‘light bulb’ of moments in revolutionary radar thinking.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 28 May 2019
Glasgow Airport’s disruptive passenger campaign has been launched by the UK Aviation Minister Baroness Vere, ahead of the 2019 summer season.
in Defence / Security Posted 24 May 2019
BAE Systems achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) DevOps Competency Consulting Partner status, furthering the company position for developing and operating government cloud environments.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 24 May 2019
Validair is urging customers to move to the latest version of FMS monitoring software from TSI Inc., FMS5, which upgrades users from FMS3, adding a host of additional features, including compatibility with the latest generation of
in Security / Events Posted 24 May 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) will be hosting a Security Showcase event in central London on 26th June 2019.
in Defence / Security Posted 23 May 2019
Hampshire based Serco Group today announced that it has agreed the acquisition of US defence contractor Naval Systems Business Unit (NSBU) – which provides naval designs, systems engineering and production support services to the US Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy –
in Defence / Security Posted 23 May 2019
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced £22 million in funding for Army cyber operations centres.
in Security Posted 22 May 2019
The UK's largest water and waste company has awarded two multimillion-pound perimeter protection contracts to security fencing systems manufacturer Zaun
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 22 May 2019
Provider of global trade and supply chain management software, AEB, has partnered with Bongers Expeditie and ChannelPorts, to offer a central customs platform with a network of customs brokers (used for this
in Security Posted 22 May 2019
KPMG and PwC are comfortably the UK’s top cyber recruiters, according to new data released by the world’s largest job site, Indeed.
in Security Posted 21 May 2019
BMT has partnered with Penguin Shipyard International (PSI), an established builder of high-speed commercial vessels, for the new 36m Service Accommodation Transfer Vessel (SATV) and 26m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV).
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 21 May 2019
Cambridge Pixel, a developer of radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems, has enhanced its multifunction real-time data recorder (RDR) to include audio data capture and playback.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 20 May 2019
From today, visitors from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the US, will be able to use ePassport gates at ports across the UK and juxtaposed controls in a move designed to speed up border
in Defence / Security Posted 15 May 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is holding a collaboration event for its ‘Don’t Blow It’ competition, on mitigating the threat of chemical and biological weapons on the battlefield.
in Defence / Security Posted 15 May 2019
A new open-source software framework designed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and developed by the 5-eyes nations (UK, US, Australia, NZ and Canada) – known as 'Stone Soup' – is now available to help improve tracking
in Security Posted 14 May 2019
There are at least 181,000 offenders linked to serious and organised crime (SOC) in the UK, the National Crime Agency (NCA) revealed today, as it launched its National Strategic Assessment (NSA) 2019 – the most comprehensive study yet of the
in Defence / Security Posted 14 May 2019
Belfast tech startup, Liopa, has been selected to take part in a new Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) initiative, which is investigating how behavioural analytics can improve understanding and measurement, help make
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 13 May 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a competition which seeks proposals for novel and innovative solutions that can develop the UK Defence and Security space capabilities; specifically those that are not
in Security Posted 13 May 2019
The UK Minister for National Security and Economic Crime, Ben Wallace, is hosting an event in Newport, Wales today, alongside representatives from the Welsh government and Welsh law enforcement, to launch a strategy aimed at protecting
in Security Posted 10 May 2019
Officers from the National Crime Agency working as part of the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) have obtained a Property Freezing Order over nine residential properties in County Down and County Antrim under the
in Security Posted 9 May 2019
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has opened up its counter terrorism workshop to the security industry and G4S in Canada has become the first security company to partner with the RCMP to host its three day workshop
in Aerospace / Security Posted 9 May 2019
For the next 12 months, a new drone trial is taking place to support vital search and rescue (SAR) action around the coast of Essex, thanks to a partnership between Essex Police, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Royal National
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 8 May 2019
Academics and industry experts with pioneering ideas capable of producing the next generation of aviation and border security can apply for funding through the Future Screening for Aviation and Borders
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 1 May 2019
In a trial that heralds a step change in beyond-line-of-sight UAV imagery transmission, Cobham Aerospace Communications has successfully completed a proof of concept satcom system – dubbed AVIATOR UAV 500 (part Cobham's AVIATOR
in Defence / Security Posted 30 April 2019
Raytheon has launched a new cybersecurity apprenticeship programme in the UK in the latest stage of a £2 million investment benefitting British technology education.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 30 April 2019
Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) supplier Dainippon, has received an order to supply HI-SCAN XCT 10080, a next generation, high-speed explosives detection system (EDS), for Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
in Security / Events Posted 30 April 2019
The UK Policing Minister yesterday chaired the first meeting of a new taskforce that will drive work to tackle residential burglary, bringing together the police, industry leads, charities (such as Crimestoppers and Victim
in Security Posted 30 April 2019
UK perimeter security solutions provider, Jacksons Fencing, has released findings about the UK’s leading physical security issues from its report ‘Setting the Standard for Security’, revealing a concerning
in Security Posted 30 April 2019
A major new seabed observatory that will provide critical information about earthquake and tsunami hazards is to be deployed offshore Vancouver, Canada, using long endurance acoustic sensing technology supplied by Sonardyne
in Aerospace / Security Posted 29 April 2019
Police Scotland’s ability to search for missing and vulnerable people will be enhanced with the introduction of state of the art Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
in Aerospace / Security Posted 29 April 2019
Smiths Detection has added weapon detection to the innovative iCMORE family of smart and adaptable object recognition algorithms.
in Security Posted 29 April 2019
These commitments are designed to improve public confidence, support the criminal justice system and ensure the quality and stability of forensics provision.
DSNA joins ESA and Inmarsat led Iris programme
Dstl analysts harness commercial gaming solutions
