in Security Posted 7 July 2020
The roll-out of mobile devices by Police Scotland has freed up more than 400,000 hours of officer time in just one year, transforming policing in communities across the country.
in Security Posted 7 July 2020
Serco has announced Clare Pearson has taken over as the new Custodial Operations Director at HMP Dovegate, near Uttoxeter, replacing John Hewitson who has moved to HMP Doncaster.
in Security Posted 7 July 2020
A huge breakthrough in the fight against serious and organised crime was made after the takedown of EncroChat, a bespoke encrypted global communication service used exclusively by criminals, enabling the National Crime Agency (NCA)
in Defence / Security Posted 6 July 2020
Developer of smart software solutions for unmanned maritime systems, SeeByte, today announced the appointment of Dr Chris Haworth as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 2020.
in Security Posted 3 July 2020
Smiths Detection has entered into an agreement to acquire PathSensors, a bio-technology solutions and environmental-testing company based in Baltimore, MD, which will expand Smiths Detection’s sensing capabilities across the CBRNE
in Security Posted 2 July 2020
Hundreds of thousands of priceless artifacts in several Iraq museums have been protected from the threat of theft and looting by marking them with SmartWater’s unique invisible code.
in Defence / Security Posted 2 July 2020
Horizon Technologies has been awarded an additional £100,000 Innovate UK Grant to help fund its AMBER CubeSat-based Intelligence Data Service.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 30 June 2020
Smiths Detection will supply hold-baggage screening equipment for Kuwait’s new International Airport Terminal 2, which is currently under construction.
in Security Posted 30 June 2020
QinetiQ has reached an agreement to sell Boldon James Limited to HelpSystems International Limited for £30 million.
in Security Posted 25 June 2020
The Thermavis Multi-Person Thermal Scanner, a new thermal scanner which accurately reads the skin temperature of up to six people at once, has launched in the UK following £3 million investment in research and development
in Defence / Security Posted 24 June 2020
A Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition is seeking proposals that can help UK Defence and Security to develop capability in ‘Behavioural Analytics’.
in Security Posted 23 June 2020
Cambridge Pixel announced today that Silent Sentinel, a developer of daylight and thermal imaging solutions, has used its SPx AV software in the rapid development of a Covid-19 raised temperature
in Security Posted 23 June 2020
After six years with Serco, Kevin Craven Chief Executive Officer of UK & Europe (UK&E), has decided to step back from a full-time role and develop his non-executive interests.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 19 June 2020
Air Partner company and provider of global security solutions, Redline, has won a long-term contract with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and is now also providing consultancy services to private aviation company Jet Edge.
in Defence / Security Posted 19 June 2020
As the UK seeks to deliver a ‘greener’ future following the government’s announcement in February to ban the sale of all new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 – the University of
in Defence / Security Posted 18 June 2020
QinetiQ in Farnborough is using its defence-ready expertise and equipment to support the local Covid-19 response and PPE requirements.
in Security Posted 15 June 2020
Redscan today announced that it has been recognised as a 'Champion' provider – the highest category awarded to businesses – by research firm Bloor in its review of the global Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services market.
in Security Posted 15 June 2020
Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Global Managed Detection and Response Market, Forecast to 2024, highlights that increasing numbers of sophisticated cyber threats will lead to a rise in demand for Managed
in Security Posted 11 June 2020
Chronos Technology has launched CHRONOSec, a range of tech security audit services that focus on the vulnerabilities of Operational Technology (OT) to GNSS denial or interference.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 4 June 2020
Nick Hart has been appointed as Managing Director of Newcastle based industrial doors manufacturer Hart Door Systems, in a move that will see him take over from his father, Doug Hart.
in Security Posted 3 June 2020
Perpetuity Research has announced that ‘COVID-19 and the implications for security: has anything changed and why?’ is the next research project to be conducted as part of the Security Research Initiative (SRI).
in Defence / Security Posted 3 June 2020
Getac today unveiled its B360 fully rugged laptop, which is fully engineered for 5G.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 3 June 2020
Today the rules covering new measures to be imposed at the UK border from next week to protect against coronavirus will be published.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 28 May 2020
Telent, in collaboration with its technology partner Digital Global Systems (DGS), has agreed a three-year contract to install the CLEARSKY Drone Threat Management system at Bristol Airport, marking the first UK
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 28 May 2020
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will upgrade to Leonardo’s latest Osprey radar to support missions such as search and rescue, border protection, fishery and pollution patrols.
in Defence / Security Posted 28 May 2020
Strategic Command’s innovation hub, jHub, were recently commissioned to support NHSX to securely gather and share COVID-19 symptom data for project OASIS.
in Security Posted 28 May 2020
A new report published yesterday, shows that the UK’s rapidly-growing safety tech sector is helping make the online world safer for millions of people.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 26 May 2020
New measures at the UK border to guard against a second wave of coronavirus infections have been announced by the Home Secretary, which include 14 days’ self-isolation for anyone entering the UK, bar a short list of exemptions.
in Security Posted 26 May 2020
Wagtail UK, in partnership with Speedlink International, have successfully achieved government certification to provide explosive detection dog services for the air cargo industry in Northern Ireland.
in Security Posted 26 May 2020
Redline has secured a four-year contract to provide Align JV (Align) with security consultancy support on the delivery of a key section of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail line between London and Birmingham, known as the C1 package.
in Security Posted 22 May 2020
Businesses are being urged by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to consider six key security questions as cyber experts roll out a support package to help them with online working during the coronavirus pandemic.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 19 May 2020
Earlier today, Luton Airport based airline easyJet was the target of a highly sophisticated cyber attack, with the personal data of nine million of its customers being compromised.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 19 May 2020
A new online service will launch on 26th May for small and medium sized employers to recover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees, the Government has announced today.
in Security Posted 18 May 2020
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has partnered with Cyber Security Challenge UK to give students free access to their online platform ‘CyberLand’ over the coming months, to help improve cyber skills during lockdown.
in Defence / Security Posted 18 May 2020
RAF Odiham personnel are providing vital support to the NHS on the frontline of the Coronavirus pandemic by volunteering their spare time as co-responders for the South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS).
in Defence / Security Posted 14 May 2020
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is looking for innovative solutions to address the increasing UAS threat to the defence and security of the UK, both at home and abroad.
in Defence / Security Posted 13 May 2020
Cambridge Pixel has added dual redundancy to its SPx Tracking Server to support high reliability radar tracking, supporting coastal surveillance systems.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 13 May 2020
Smiths Detection today announced the launch of its new ultraviolet (UVC) light kits capable of destroying up to 99.9% of microorganisms present on baggage trays at airport security checkpoints.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 12 May 2020
The UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today, with employers paying a percentage of the salaries of their furloughed staff.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 12 May 2020
Redline, an Air Partner company and a provider of security solutions, has won long-term quality assurance contracts with Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Nice Airport) and OCS Group UK (OCS), the
in Defence / Security Posted 12 May 2020
Plextek DTS has been awarded two contracts under the latest Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) challenge to boost how autonomous vehicles and systems operate in challenging
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 11 May 2020
Reacting to today’s publication of the UK Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Strategy, ADS said tens of thousands of jobs are at risk in the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries without
in Security Posted 11 May 2020
The recruitment process for a new Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has been launched.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 6 May 2020
Holovis has developed a social distancing app to support the unique challenges being faced when returning to the workplace post-Covid.
in Defence / Security Posted 6 May 2020
Serco has been awarded a three-year contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to continue to provide operations and maintenance support to the Solid State Phased Array Radar (SSPAR), part of the UK/US
in Defence / Security Posted 6 May 2020
Major Duncan Fraser, Adjutant General's Corps (Educational and Training Services), is currently attached to the Army Medical Services as the Learning Development Advisor under Op Rescript, leading a small team to prepare Royal Army
in Aerospace / Security Posted 6 May 2020
Heathrow CEO, John Holland-Kaye informed the House of Commons Transport Committee today that the airport is to trial technologies and processes which could form the basis of a Common International Standard for health screening at all global
in Security Posted 5 May 2020
Security agencies in the UK and US have exposed malicious cyber campaigns targeting organisations involved in the coronavirus response – and given tips to stay safe.
in Security Posted 5 May 2020
The Government is on track to meet its target of 6,000 additional officers in England and Wales by March 2021, as online assessment centres mean forces can continue recruiting.
in Defence / Security Posted 5 May 2020
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has awarded 13 contracts worth a total of £2.3 million to develop improved Electro-Optics and Infrared (EOIR) sensor capability, it was announced today.
in Security Posted 5 May 2020
Prisoners at HMP Lowdham Grange near Nottingham, managed by Serco on behalf of the Ministry of Justice, are making scrubs and washbags both for nearby King’s Mill Hospital and for Epsom General Hospital.
in Security Posted 28 April 2020
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) last week launched the pioneering Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS), to make it easier than ever to flag suspicious emails – including those claiming to offer services related to coronavirus - as part of the
in Defence / Security Posted 28 April 2020
RAF eXperimental (RAFX), the digital unit at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire, have been working closely with NHSX and partners to develop a smartphone app providing contact-tracing that could prevent the spread of COVID-19 and save
in Defence / Security Posted 27 April 2020
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) can today announce nearly £1 million to further develop technology that predicts and counters cyber attacks.
in Security Posted 27 April 2020
Officers at HMP Kilmarnock, managed by Serco on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service, have been busy making Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the local NHS Ayrshire & Arran Maternity Hospital and Woodland View secure and
in Defence / Security Posted 24 April 2020
Sailors and dockyard workers in Plymouth are working around the clock to meet the unprecedented demand for face masks from the NHS.
in Security Posted 23 April 2020
Stanley Security has unveiled the newly redesigned PAC access control product range.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 22 April 2020
Since the Defence Secretary's announcement last month which introduced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the COVID Support Force has been
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 22 April 2020
Nasmyth Group is currently working to manufacture key components for ventilators needed by the NHS.
in Defence / Security Posted 21 April 2020
Last week Petards and 2CL Communications delivered hundreds of additional digital radios - at no cost - to the COVID-19 Support Force as they respond to requests from other governments departments and civil authorities for
in Security Posted 21 April 2020
G4S today announced that it has now completed the sale of its conventional cash businesses to The Brink’s Company (Brink’s) that was announced on 26th February 2020.
in Defence / Security Posted 21 April 2020
BMT has released details of its next generation ‘Pentamaran’ platform for autonomous applications, designed to meet the specific challenges of long range autonomous operations,whilst being optimised to reduce fuel consumption and increase its adaptability
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 20 April 2020
UK businesses driving innovation and development will be helped through the coronavirus outbreak with a £1.25 billion government support package, the Chancellor announced today.
in Security Posted 20 April 2020
Police officers and staff across Scotland will be given fluid-resistant surgical face masks to wear as they respond to incidents or deal with the public where it is not possible to adhere to social distancing
in Defence / Security Posted 20 April 2020
As military personnel, first responders and law enforcement officers face the current Coronavirus crisis, Peli is offering innovative solutions to support them.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 17 April 2020
The government’s unprecedented furlough scheme that is keeping millions of people in jobs will be extended for a further month, the Chancellor confirmed today.
in Security Posted 17 April 2020
The security and resilience of 5G networks is of paramount importance to the UK, so in response to the country's evolving telecoms security policies and lessons learned from the 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme, the UK5G Testbed
in Security Posted 16 April 2020
A growing number of cyber criminals and other malicious groups online are exploiting the COVID-19 outbreak for their own personal gain, security officials in the UK and USA have revealed.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 15 April 2020
The workforce at Lincolnshire-based SL Engineering has risen to the national challenge and ramped up production of ventilators for the NHS.
in Security / Space Posted 15 April 2020
A new drive to fund space-enabled technology and services that can strengthen the NHS response to coronavirus was launched yesterday by the UK Space Agency.
in Defence / Security Posted 15 April 2020
A £1 million fund to fast-track innovation to aid the Armed Forces in the fight against Coronavirus was launched last week by the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA).
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 15 April 2020
Oxley Group has responded to the Covid-19 crisis by designing and manufacturing vital PPE to support frontline health workers in the NHS and the care sector.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 14 April 2020
Research materials supplier, Goodfellow, is showing support to several initiatives in the fight against COVID-19, supplying materials that are being used to make protective equipment for frontline workers.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 14 April 2020
Trenchard Aviation Group is assisting AirTanker with repatriation flights bringing UK citizens home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
in Security Posted 9 April 2020
A large number of Peli 9600 Linear Lighting units have been donated to the Italian Red Cross to help build and maintain field hospitals and emergency first response centres across Italy.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 9 April 2020
The Amphenol Invotec team have answered the UK Government 'Call for businesses to help make NHS ventilators' and are now actively engaged in producing accelerated and volume production of 180,000 PCBs, equivalent to 30,000
in Aerospace / Security Posted 8 April 2020
STI Ltd have joined the VentilatorChallengeUK consortium.
in Defence / Security Posted 8 April 2020
BAE Systems are donating more than 120,000 face shields to help protect NHS staff on the frontline providing care for those suffering from coronavirus.
in Defence / Security Posted 8 April 2020
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is carrying out vital work in partnership with a number of organisations including Public Health England (PHE) and the National Health Service (NHS) to get the COVID-19 outbreak
in Security Posted 3 April 2020
JFD - a pecialist in breathing apparatus, life support equipment and hyperbaric medical equipment to support life-critical applications - today announced that it will bring to market a new patient ventilator system to
in Aerospace / Security Posted 2 April 2020
London Stansted has released unique Essex Police drone footage showing how it is managing the challenge of finding parking spaces for almost 100 aircraft which have been grounded following the Covid-19 pandemic.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 2 April 2020
To ease the burden of logistics professionals everywhere, Peli Products has introduced the Peli-Hardigg Light Lift Series rotationally moulded cases.
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 1 April 2020
Horizon Technologies has secured a £500+K order for an undisclosed quantity of FlyingFish SIGINT systems from a Sub-Saharan African country.
in Security Posted 31 March 2020
Gin distilleries and breweries are offering their services to ensure the Met’s supply of hand sanitiser does not dry up.
in Security Posted 27 March 2020
The JSaRC is coordinating the receipt of innovative and practical ideas from the security industry and academia, to help the Government’s response to COVID-19.
in Security Posted 25 March 2020
Jackson Fencing has installed its Jakoustic fencing solution to provide protection and noise reduction at Ilderton Primary School, in South London.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 24 March 2020
UK innovation funding specialist, ABGI, has announced it is now offering free advice and support on R&D tax relief claims to companies investigating ways of combatting the coronavirus to meet the nation’s current
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 20 March 2020
As the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on business is constantly evolving in the UK and globally, ADS - the trade organisation representing the UK's aerospace, defence, security and space sectors - has created a Coronavirus COVID-19 Hub, which will
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 20 March 2020
Earlier this week the UK Government called on businesses - including those in the aerospace and defence sectors - to support its response to the COVID-19 outbreak with the production and supply of ventilators and
in Security Posted 19 March 2020
Matthew Rycroft CBE has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at the Home Office.
in Defence / Security Posted 18 March 2020
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has published a new report - Future Cities: Trends and Implications - examining global trends in city development and predicting how smart cities are
in Security Posted 18 March 2020
Gallagher Security has helped secure an entire new postcode area of London – N1C.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 18 March 2020
Later this week, the UK Government and aviation industry representatives will meet to consider emergency measures to ameliorate the impact of COVID-19 on commercial air travel, as the coronavirus pandemic and travel
in Security Posted 17 March 2020
Cambridge Pixel has supplied its RadarWatch coastal surveillance software, target tracking and radar recording technology to Klein Marine Systems, as part of a project to protect an offshore wind farm and its associated
in Defence / Security Posted 16 March 2020
The owners of marine technology specialist Sonardyne have formed a new parent company to increase the breadth and capabilities available to customers across the organisation’s growing family of independent
in Security Posted 16 March 2020
C5 Capital, the specialist investment firm that exclusively invests in the secure data ecosystem, including cybersecurity, AI, cloud and space, has created an alliance of leading cybersecurity firms - the C5 Alliance - to
in Defence / Security Posted 16 March 2020
Marine technology provider Sonardyne International Ltd. has announced Graham Brown as its new Managing Director.
in Defence / Security Posted 16 March 2020
JFD today announced the acquisition of Fathom Systems, a leading provider of diver communications, gas analysis, diver monitoring and integrated diving control systems for Diving Support Vessels (DSVs).
in Security Posted 12 March 2020
In a report published by HM Inspectorate of Prisons, last week - following an unannounced inspection of G4S-managed HMYOI Parc in November 2019 - HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, Peter Clarke, said that HMYOI Parc is “easily the best performing YOI in England and
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