in Defence / Security Posted 11 December 2023
A UK government body which creates secret technologies to support Britain's national security - His Majesty’s Government Communications Centre (HMGCC) - has launched a new drive to work more openly with technology firms and
in Security Posted 11 December 2023
According to Poole based cyber-security company C3IA Solutions, there is an increasing risk that popular ‘smart’ products, including some bought as Christmas presents, could leave people and
in Aerospace / Security Posted 11 December 2023
Cambridge Sensoriis Ltd, a UK company with deep expertise in radar technology, has been awarded a NATEP (National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme) grant to deliver an ultra-lightweight onboard Detection and
in Home / Defence / Security Posted 8 December 2023
The seventh annual REPMUS and Dynamic Messenger naval exercises, organised and led by the Portuguese Navy and NATO, were held over a three-week period in September 2023. Over two hundred representatives of security and
in Security Posted 7 December 2023
The Home Secretary has appointed Tony Eastaugh as the new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, in accordance with the Governance Code for Public Appointments.
in Security Posted 6 December 2023
UK Science and Technology Secretary, Michelle Donelan, has today launched a new competition supporting the teaching of key cybersecurity skills - with prizes to incentivise entrants - encouraging engagement with the UK government’s free
in Defence / Security Posted 6 December 2023
Designer and manufacturer of high-specification defence, security and NGO protection systems, Jankel, has announced the formal product launch of their new armoured Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 vehicle.
in Security Posted 5 December 2023
The NCSC is launching a new Cyber Incident Exercising scheme today, giving organisations access to NCSC assured Exercising providers for the first time.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 5 December 2023
Teams of schoolgirls from across the UK have been crowned cyber security champions, in a nationwide competition which put their cyber security skills to the test.
in Security Posted 5 December 2023
UK digital forensics and cyber security specialist CCL Solutions Group has announced details of its new ‘Future of Digital Forensic Science’ scholarship in partnership with Cranfield University.
in Defence / Security Posted 4 December 2023
A landmark security partnership entered a new phase today as the Defence Ministers of the UK, Australia and United States met to advance new programmes on threat detection, quantum technology and autonomous
in Security Posted 30 November 2023
British cybersecurity firm Goldilock, the creator of the unique physical network isolation solution 'Drawbridge', has today announced that it has been selected as one of 30 participants out of 1,300 applicants, to be
in Aerospace / Security Posted 30 November 2023
Nova Systems will expand its partnership with Bristow Group to support the delivery of the Irish Coast Guard Search & Rescue (SAR) aviation contract.
in Defence / Security Posted 28 November 2023
Spatial computing company, Hadean, and AI solutions provider, Faculty AI, have agreed to team up and accelerate the advancement of AI integrations for defence, security and national or international governance.
in Defence / Security Posted 22 November 2023
Sedgefield based Kromek today launched a new Alpha Beta probe attachment to enhance its handheld D5 RIID, already the world’s most portable and sensitive handheld gamma and neutron detector.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 17 November 2023
The National Cyber Force (NCF) is now working with partners across Lancashire ahead of its move to Samlesbury in 2025.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 16 November 2023
Forty programmers demonstrated how AI-enabled robotic dogs could carry out potentially dangerous tasks that would otherwise be undertaken by Army bomb disposal experts at last week's Defence AI Centre (DAIC) sponsored
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 16 November 2023
MKU Limited has unveiled the Kavro Doma 360 protective headgear at Milipol Paris.
in Defence / Security Posted 16 November 2023
Austal Australia has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Harland & Wolff Group to pursue shipbuilding opportunities in the United Kingdom.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 15 November 2023
ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the European Organisation for Security (EOS), AVINOR and Heathrow Airport, today released initial
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 15 November 2023
UK advanced manufacturing can support sustainable regional and national economic growth but this requires long-term political vision and commitment, according to the leaders of the UK’s five most successful
in Aerospace / Security Posted 15 November 2023
Serco has been awarded an eight-year contract to deliver aviation fire rescue and paramedical services at Red Sea International Airport in Saudi Arabia.
in Defence / Security Posted 14 November 2023
In its latest Annual Review, published today, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – which is a part of GCHQ – warned that the UK needs to accelerate work to keep pace with the changing
in Aerospace / Security Posted 14 November 2023
Smiths Detection today announced that it has been selected for EU funding as part of a consortium to develop an intelligent customs border control screening system (BAG-INTEL) that will automatically detect narcotics in
in Security Posted 10 November 2023
Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring (AUEM) has won a six-year, £160 million contract, to supply next generation electronic monitoring technology to the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
in Security Posted 9 November 2023
A British company has developed an award-winning ‘magic box’ that protects superyachts from increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks.
in Security Posted 9 November 2023
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – which is a part of the UK’s intelligence agency GCHQ – is warning that cyber criminals are likely to use AI technology such as large language models to produce more convincing scam emails,
in Security Posted 8 November 2023
Serco has won a UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) electronic monitoring contract, with an estimated value of around £200 million.
in Defence / Security Posted 8 November 2023
UK information and cyber security consultancy Logiq Consulting, have introduced DISX Air, a new variant of their Defence Information Secure eXchange (DISX) secure communications platform.
in Security / Events Posted 6 November 2023
A technological ‘sniffer dog’ prototype device invented by a Cranfield University expert in collaboration with a European team, is set to feature in a new exhibition which brings together art and chemistry.
in Security Posted 6 November 2023
In a world first, Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) members have signed a joint statement denouncing ransomware and payments being made to cyber criminals.
in Security Posted 6 November 2023
A Dorset-headquartered cyber security company C3IA Solutions, is investing in the younger generation to drive its growth.
in Security Posted 3 November 2023
Darktrace has unveiled a new Darktrace/Cloud solution based on its self-learning AI.
in Defence / Security Posted 3 November 2023
Oxford Brookes University has launched a new research centre - Defence and Security at Oxford Brookes University (DASOBU) - which it has established with the aim of becoming a leading centre of excellence for research
in Defence / Security Posted 3 November 2023
British AI information intelligence software provider, Adarga, has announced that Lieutenant General Michael S. Groen (US Marine Corps, Ret.), the former director of the Pentagon’s Joint Artificial Intelligence
in Security / Events Posted 3 November 2023
The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) has announced an agreement to provide UK researchers with cloud access to IBM Quantum’s Premium Plan including IBM’s fleet of quantum computing systems.
in Security Posted 2 November 2023
The world's first AI Safety Institute has been launched in the UK today, tasked with testing the safety of emerging types of AI.
in Security Posted 2 November 2023
Serco Inc. has announced the appointment of Ryan Moore as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
in Security / Events Posted 2 November 2023
At the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase taking place in London today, UK Science Minister George Freeman will set out how the government is continuing with its vision to become a quantum-enabled economy by 2033.
in Defence / Security Posted 2 November 2023
Kraken Technology Group has announced an official collaboration with L3Harris Technologies to advance the integration of control systems within the uncrewed surface-subsurface (USSV) K40 MANTA prototype.
in Security / Events Posted 2 November 2023
Leading AI nations, convened for the first time by the UK and including the US and China, along with the European Union, reached a world-first agreement at Bletchley Park yesterday, establishing a shared understanding of
in Defence / Security Posted 1 November 2023
Immersive close combat training technology specialists, 4GD, has officially welcomed John Spencer to its board in an advisory capacity.
in Security Posted 31 October 2023
Biggleswade based pioneer of airborne mobile phone detection, location and communications solutions has brought the ARTEMIS Mountain Rescue (MR) Backpack into full production, with some systems already being used by rescue teams.
in Defence / Security Posted 31 October 2023
BAE Systems has acquired Eurostep, a secure data sharing company headquartered in Sweden, which will form part of BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence business.
in Security Posted 30 October 2023
An independent study warns that the plan to abolish biometrics and surveillance safeguards will leave the UK without oversight.
in Security Posted 30 October 2023
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has today launched a series of stories to mark 20 years since private security industry regulation was introduced.
in Security Posted 30 October 2023
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has received Royal Assent, introducing a robust regime to fight fraud, counter corruption and bolster legitimate business, which will allow UK authorities to
in Security / Events Posted 30 October 2023
UK generative AI firm - and a British AI unicorn - headquartered in London, will be sharing its experience and expertise at the upcoming AI Safety Summit hosted by the UK Government at Bletchley Park.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 27 October 2023
New procurement rules have today become law, following the Royal Assent of the Procurement Act, which provides for simpler procurement processes to support small businesses and innovation and protect against national
in Aerospace / Security Posted 27 October 2023
Everdrone First on Scene drone deliveries are set to be implemented into the response services of Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) in the UK.
in Defence / Security Posted 26 October 2023
County Durham headquartered Kromek Group plc, developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection segments, has been awarded a $5.9 million contract from the US Department of Homeland
in Aerospace / Security Posted 25 October 2023
Smiths Detection today announced that it will supply Munich Airport with 60 HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX carry-on baggage scanners, which should see more than 30 million annual passengers speed through security screening in a
in Security Posted 25 October 2023
Vast new ’no-fly zones’ will be enforced over all prisons in England and Wales to crack down on gangs using drones to smuggle drugs, phones and weapons that drive criminality behind bars.
in Security Posted 25 October 2023
Today, Essex Police plan to deploy Live Facial Recognition (LFR) in Southend, followed by a similar deployment in Chelmsford tomorrow.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 24 October 2023
AtkinsRéalis has revealed its unique and innovative designs for landing pads that will be used by drones delivering vital medical supplies, in a first-of-a-kind project for the UK.
in Security Posted 24 October 2023
UK digital forensics and cyber security specialist CCL Solutions Group has announced that its digital forensics lab, Europe’s largest ISO 17025 accredited facility, has been recertified by United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for its 13th
in Aerospace / Security Posted 23 October 2023
Sellafield Ltd's UAV team is celebrating after winning a Nuclear Manufacturing Award and being shortlisted for two Engineering and Manufacturing Awards.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 20 October 2023
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has marked International Control Room Week 2023, by shining a light on the critical role of NPAS despatchers in the delivery of safe and efficient national police air support across England and Wales.
in Security Posted 20 October 2023
The Metropolitan Police have announced plans to use innovative facial recognition technology to identify London’s most prolific retail offenders.
in Security Posted 20 October 2023
Darktrace is partnering with Loughborough University to provide funding, resources and expertise for five new Doctoral Researcher posts at the university.
in Defence / Security Posted 18 October 2023
Drones equipped with advanced sensors to detect ground mines and explosives are being researched by UK Scientists and engineers at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), which could alter the face of land
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 17 October 2023
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Themed Competition: Novel Disruptive Science Impacting Future Defence and Security, funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
in Security Posted 17 October 2023
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, Sir Mark Rowley, will today convene a landmark meeting with world-leading mobile phone companies to ask them to
in Security Posted 17 October 2023
Safety solutions and personal protective equipment (PPE) provider Hazchem Safety has announced the launch of its ORKA ECO range, an industry-first sustainable coverall setting new standards for safety and environmental responsibility.
in Defence / Security Posted 17 October 2023
Air Vice-Marshal Tim Neal-Hopes OBE has been appointed as the second Commander of the National Cyber Force (NCF).
in Aerospace / Security Posted 13 October 2023
Supported by UK Export Finance, Nottinghamshire based DEA Aviation Limited (DEA), which specialises in aerial data-capture, has secured Santander UK funding to help it meet international demand for its services.
in Defence / Security Posted 12 October 2023
Sentient Vision Systems’ (Sentient) has appointed existing Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Mark Palmer as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following Founder Dr Paul Boxer’s decision to hand over the reins after 27 years at the helm of the
in Aerospace / Security Posted 11 October 2023
Over 150 flights were cancelled at London Luton Airport (LLA) following a fire in its multistorey Terminal Car Park 2 on Tuesday night.
in Defence / Security Posted 11 October 2023
BAE Systems Australia, the University of Adelaide and the Australian Department of Defence, have announced the establishment of the JORN Open Innovation Network (JOIN) Centre for Advanced Defence Research in HF Technologies
in Security Posted 11 October 2023
Bath headquartered cyber-security company Computer Network Defence (CND), has opened its new Cyber Security Operations Centre on the lsle of Man.
in Security Posted 11 October 2023
The National Crime Agency (NCA) marked its 10th anniversary on Saturday 7th October, revealing it is running more than 800 operations into serious and organised crime groups impacting the United Kingdom.
in Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 11 October 2023
The Specialist Defence and Security Convention UK (SDSC-UK) is to be held at its new venue - the Telford International Centre - on Wednesday 1st November 2023 (MoD Industry Day) and Thursday 2nd November 2023 (Exhibition and Conference).
in Defence / Security Posted 9 October 2023
Serco Inc. has been awarded a competitive recompete for a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, selected by the US Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific for the
in Defence / Security Posted 6 October 2023
Through a project aimed at enhancing chemical detection capabilities - developed by Strategic Command’s Capability Directorate, in partnership with the British Army and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 4 October 2023
The Association for Project Management (APM), has joined forces with their new carbon partner Auditel to deliver their objective of becoming carbon neutral while on their longer-term objective of reaching Net Zero.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 3 October 2023
Smiths Detection today announced that it has been selected to supply next generation aviation security screening equipment at Faleolo International Airport, Samoa.
in Security Posted 3 October 2023
The first pan-European virtual centre for real-time dynamic cyber risk management has reached full operational capability.
in Defence / Security Posted 22 September 2023
MARSS, last week at DSEI launched RADiRguard CITY – its new discreet surveillance solution for the modern, smart & safe city.
in Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 21 September 2023
Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) delivered the most successful edition for its customers, key stakeholders, partners in its 24-year history.
in Security Posted 19 September 2023
Smiths Detection, today announces that it has achieved the 1,000th sale of its HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 15 September 2023
Avon Protection has introduced new concepts in CBRN protective equipment and military diving technologies at DSEI 2023.
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 15 September 2023
BAE Systems has unveiled enhanced capabilities for its TWV640 thermal camera core, designed for makers of thermal imaging solutions for defence, space and commercial markets.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 15 September 2023
At DSEI this week, defence and security technology specialist MARSS launched its new portable UAS countermeasure.
in Security Posted 14 September 2023
A total of 1,775 Chief Security Officers (CSOs) in 30 countries representing large, global companies with total revenue of more than $20 trillion, took part in the first ever ‘World Security Report’, which revealed that
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 14 September 2023
British AI firm Adarga has launched Vantage, a high-speed, high-precision information analysis tool to understand and act on huge volumes of data in the global race for information advantage.
in Defence / Security Posted 13 September 2023
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. today announced that it is rebranding to AtkinsRéalis.
in Security Posted 13 September 2023
Smiths Detection is collaborating with Neural Guard, a provider of artificial intelligence based automatic detection algorithms, to integrate their threat recognition software with Smiths
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 12 September 2023
UMS Skeldar and Marshall Land Systems have jointly developed an expandable container solution - the Battlefield Deployable Uncrewed Aerial System (BDUAS) - to support the rapid deployment and operation of rotary uncrewed
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 12 September 2023
Belfast based Artemis Technologies, a provider of cutting-edge, clean maritime innovation, has unveiled its latest breakthrough at DSEI, the eFoiler Patrol range, which it will be demonstrating throughout the week.
in Security Posted 11 September 2023
Increasing numbers of UK businesses are struggling to understand how to combat cybercrime, putting them at increased risk of cyberattacks resulting in crippling costs such as multi-million pound ransoms, litigation and reputational
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 11 September 2023
British UAV manufacturer Evolve Dynamics has partnered with radar technology specialist Cambridge Sensoriis to perform the first fully autonomous drone landing.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 11 September 2023
Sheffield based developer of magnetic transmissions and ultra-compact motors, has announced the appointment of Gary Rodgers as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
in Defence / Security Posted 8 September 2023
Reading based provider of advanced Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), ISS Aerospace, has unveiled its tactical UAV for time critical tasking, the tube-launched WASP M4-TL tactical UAS.
in Security Posted 7 September 2023
A further eleven members of the prolific Conti/Trickbot ransomware group have been exposed and sanctioned by the UK and US, as part of a joint campaign targeting international cyber criminals.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 7 September 2023
Sheffield based quantum technology company Aegiq, is launching Atlas - a toolkit for a new breed of global, secure satellite networks - which it will present for the first time at DSEI 2023 in London next week.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 7 September 2023
UK scientists will have access to the world’s largest research collaboration programme, Horizon Europe, through a bespoke deal with improved financial terms for the UK’s participation.
in Defence / Security Posted 6 September 2023
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Themed Competition Reducing Cyber Risk Across Defence, to help quantify and reduce cyber risk across defence and enhance digital resilience.
in Defence / Security Posted 6 September 2023
British spatial computing company Hadean, has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) with ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering group, to explore opportunities for collaboration in the
in Defence / Security Posted 5 September 2023
Getac today announced that it has successfully embedded LiFi technology into its rugged devices as part of a new innovation project with Signify.