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Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to UK up 64% in 10 years

16 June 2025

The UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £42.2 billion to the UK economy in 2024, according to new data from ADS, equating to a 64% increase over the last decade.

Kahootz signs MAPP contract extention with MoJ

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Kahootz signs MAPP contract extention with MoJ

12 June 2025

British provider of secure online collaboration platforms, Kahootz, has signed a three-year contract extension with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), marking a decade of continued Kahootz support for Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA).

NPAS opens Tactical Flight Officers recruitment 2025

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NPAS opens Tactical Flight Officers recruitment 2025

12 June 2025

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is now accepting applications for the role of Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) - a unique opportunity for substantive Police Constables to join the national air support team and take their careers to new heights.

Dstl trials underwater robot

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Dstl trials underwater robot

11 June 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has trialled an underwater robot which can prevent adversaries from sabotaging undersea cables and pipelines by disarming or removing threats.

Eclipse Digital Solutions creates custodial division

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Eclipse Digital Solutions creates custodial division

10 June 2025

Building on its responsibility to provide cost effective quality systems and services to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), award-winning security solutions provider Eclipse Digital Solutions Ltd has created a custodial division, underpinning its commitment to the prison and probation and police sector.

BAE Systems and Hanwha Systems to develop multi-sensor satellite system

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BAE Systems and Hanwha Systems to develop multi-sensor satellite system

10 June 2025

BAE Systems and Hanwha Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop technology and collaborative working to deliver an advanced multi-sensor satellite system for international markets.

Galvion awarded FBI contract for its Hellbender FE helmet

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Galvion awarded FBI contract for its Hellbender FE helmet

9 June 2025

Galvion has been awarded a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) contract for their Galvion Hellbender Federal Edition (FE) helmet (previously identified as the Hellbender R7/TE).

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Protective body armour issued to frontline prison officers

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Protective body armour issued to frontline prison officers

4 June 2025

Frontline prison officers working in the highest risk areas of the prison estate will now be issued protective body armour under swift Government action to improve their safety, the Lord Chancellor announced yesterday.

Skyral secures further funding

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Skyral secures further funding

4 June 2025

British modelling and simulation software company Skyral today announced it has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by European venture capital firm NOIA Capital.

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Blighter reveals its longest range radar system

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Blighter reveals its longest range radar system

4 June 2025

Cambridge based Blighter has unveiled its longest-range smart border surveillance radar system which can detect a person 15km or 9.3 miles away with just 4 Watts of power – that’s the same as what is needed to power a mobile phone or a modern LED light bulb.

Police dog facility opens in Cumbria

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Police dog facility opens in Cumbria

2 June 2025

A state-of-the-art training facility designed to better prepare police dogs for real-world operational environments has officially opened at Griffin Park, in Cumbria.

Kromek secures two D3 series detector orders

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Kromek secures two D3 series detector orders

28 May 2025

Kromek Group announced today that it has received two orders to supply its D3 series of detectors for use by a European and a US customer.

Arqit Quantum acquires Ampliphae’s tech IP

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Arqit Quantum acquires Ampliphae’s tech IP

28 May 2025

Provider of quantum-safe encryption, Arqit Quantum Inc., has announced the acquisition of Ampliphae’s product portfolio IP and innovations team.

Matt Jukes secures role as Met

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Matt Jukes secures role as Met's Deputy Commissioner

23 May 2025

Matt Jukes has been confirmed as the Met’s new permanent Deputy Commissioner.

UK and allies expose Russian cyber campaign targeting western logistics and tech entities

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UK and allies expose Russian cyber campaign targeting western logistics and tech entities

23 May 2025

The UK government and international allies have exposed Russia’s military intelligence service for a campaign of malicious cyber activity against western logistics entities and technology companies.

Tyron boosts logistics team with Beata Sleightholme

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Tyron boosts logistics team with Beata Sleightholme

23 May 2025

Tyron Runflat, inventor of the world’s only multipiece rubber Runflat system, is celebrating its latest team investment with the appointment of experienced Logistics & Administration Operative, Beata Sleightholme.

Manchester Airport opens T2 security hall

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Manchester Airport opens T2 security hall

23 May 2025

Manchester Airport has opened its new Terminal 2 security hall, a major milestone as the 10-year, £1.3 billion transformation of Manchester Airport nears completion.

NCSC provides tips to help staff keep organisations safe online

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NCSC provides tips to help staff keep organisations safe online

20 May 2025

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released an accessible, free and easy to use training package - 'Top Tips for Staff' - that addresses the challenge of making cyber security relevant to everyone in an organisation, irrespective of size or sector.

Dstl and FBI collaborate on HME manufacturing training

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Dstl and FBI collaborate on HME manufacturing training

20 May 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has enabled the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to deliver training on homemade explosives (HME) manufacturing for the UK and other partner nations in early 2025, at Cranfield Ordnance Test and Evaluation Centre (COTEC).

UK-EU agreement heralds new Security and Defence Partnership

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UK-EU agreement heralds new Security and Defence Partnership

19 May 2025

Today the UK secured a new agreement with the European Union (EU) which includes a new Security and Defence Partnership and plans for facilitating access to EU facial images data.

G4S awarded contract to secure Sizewell C project

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G4S awarded contract to secure Sizewell C project

15 May 2025

G4S has been awarded the contract as the principal security provider for Sizewell C, the new 3.2GW nuclear power station under construction on the Suffolk coast.

Report warns AI threats increasing cyber risk

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Report warns AI threats increasing cyber risk

12 May 2025

Over the next two years, a growing divide will emerge between organisations that can keep pace with AI-enabled threats and those that fall behind – exposing them to greater risk and intensifying the overall threat to the UK’s digital infrastructure, cyber chiefs have warned.

UK pioneering global move away from passwords

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UK pioneering global move away from passwords

8 May 2025

The UK government is set to roll out passkey technology for its digital services later this year as an alternative to the current SMS-based verification system, offering a more secure and cost-effective solution that could save several million pounds annually.

Smiths Detection to deliver checkpoint screening at DXB

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Smiths Detection to deliver checkpoint screening at DXB

8 May 2025

Smiths Detection has been awarded a contract by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) to deliver state-of-the-art checkpoint screening solutions across all terminals at Dubai International Airport (DXB).

IFS launches Nexus Black

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IFS launches Nexus Black

8 May 2025

IFS has launched Nexus Black, a strategic innovation programme to expedite high-impact AI adoption for industrial organisations.

Gama Aviation to utilise ELMS Aviation

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Gama Aviation to utilise ELMS Aviation's employee management solution

7 May 2025

Gama Aviation has signed a new long-term agreement with ELMS Aviation, utilising the company’s powerful personnel competence and compliance platform to support the global expansion of the business.

Delta Fire scoops double 2025 King’s Award win

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Delta Fire scoops double 2025 King’s Award win

6 May 2025

A Norwich-based family business, Delta Fire, has been awarded two prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise, in what is believed to be a first for Norfolk.

Smiths Detection strengthens border security in Trinidad & Tobago

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Smiths Detection strengthens border security in Trinidad & Tobago

2 May 2025

Smiths Detection has successfully delivered and installed four state-of-the-art HCVM XL mobile scanners to the Customs and Excise Division (CED) of Trinidad & Tobago.

Babcock supplies London Fire Brigade with extreme weather vehicles

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Babcock supplies London Fire Brigade with extreme weather vehicles

1 May 2025

Babcock has supplied London Fire Brigade (LFB) with four new extreme weather vehicles, as the company equips the service to safely tackle potential threats from grass and wildfires around London.

Shipley UK and Kahootz partner to enhance opportunity capture

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Shipley UK and Kahootz partner to enhance opportunity capture

1 May 2025

Kahootz and Shipley UK have announced a strategic partnership to enhance opportunity capture and bid management capabilities.

Semiconductor facility launches in Southampton

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Semiconductor facility launches in Southampton

1 May 2025

A new facility using cutting edge electron beam technology to build the next generation of semiconductor chips - and the first of its kind in Europe - was opened yesterday at the University of Southampton by Science Minister Lord Vallance.

Marshall approved by CAA as RAE(F) for UAS

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Marshall approved by CAA as RAE(F) for UAS

30 April 2025

Marshall has been approved by the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as a Recognised Assessment Entity for Flightworthiness (RAE[F]) of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Axon introduces new products and partnerships

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Axon introduces new products and partnerships

24 April 2025

Axon has introduced a number of new products and partnerships, expanding its real-time network and public safety ecosystem.

Heathrow Airport extends partnership with Safe365

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Heathrow Airport extends partnership with Safe365

23 April 2025

Heathrow Airport has renewed its commitment to workplace and passenger safety by extending its partnership with Safe365 - a New Zealand-based safety technology company - for a further three years, which was witnessed in a ceremony attended by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Independent review turns to tackling Britain’s biggest crime

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Independent review turns to tackling Britain’s biggest crime

23 April 2025

Better protections for the British public against fraud, and tougher enforcement against the perpetrators, will be the goals of the first independent review carried out in 40 years into the UK’s fraud laws.

Unifi secures Oxford Airport ground handling and security contracts

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Unifi secures Oxford Airport ground handling and security contracts

17 April 2025

Unifi has secured its first business aviation ground handling contract and its third Fixed Base Operation/FBO security contract in the UK at London Oxford Airport, marking a major expansion of its services and a new milestone in its global growth.

M Group acquires Telent

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M Group acquires Telent

16 April 2025

M Group has aquired Telent, a provider of operational technology and digital solutions for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) across the UK and Ireland.

Met brings leader of fraud platform to justice 

Security

Met brings leader of fraud platform to justice 

15 April 2025

A massive worldwide operation led by the Met has seen a prolific cyber-criminal sent to prison for eight-and-a-half years.

XTI Aerospace subscale model of latest TriFan 600 unveiled at Avalon Airshow

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XTI Aerospace subscale model of latest TriFan 600 unveiled at Avalon Airshow

14 April 2025

XTI Aerospace unveiled its tradeshow model of the TriFan 600 aircraft at last month's Avalon Airshow, the southern hemisphere's largest airshow, in Melbourne, Australia.

UK invests in quantum tech to tackle crime

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UK invests in quantum tech to tackle crime

14 April 2025

The UK government is investing £121 million in quantum technology to tackle crime, fraud and money laundering, while reinforcing its global leadership in the field and driving economic savings.

NCA investigation leads to Border Force seizing £1m at Heathrow

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NCA investigation leads to Border Force seizing £1m at Heathrow

11 April 2025

As a result of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation, a man has been charged with money laundering after the seizure of £1 million in suitcases by the UK's Border Force at Heathrow Airport.

Smiths Detection to supply SDX 6040 Systems to cruise line operators

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Smiths Detection to supply SDX 6040 Systems to cruise line operators

11 April 2025

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group plc, today announced it is to supply SDX 6040 X-ray inspection systems to a number of major cruise line operators.

NCSC and partners share guidance for those at high risk of digital surveillance

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NCSC and partners share guidance for those at high risk of digital surveillance

10 April 2025

In new advisories, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – and agencies in Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand and the US, have revealed details about how malicious cyber actors are using two forms of spyware to target individuals in Uyghur, Tibetan and Taiwanese communities as well as civil society groups.

Sentinel Photonics strengthens Eastern European defence capabilities via strategic partnerships

Defence Security

Sentinel Photonics strengthens Eastern European defence capabilities via strategic partnerships

9 April 2025

Sentinel Photonics has announced three pivotal partnerships in Eastern Europe.

Belfast company launches UK and Ireland’s first Cyber Battle competition

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Belfast company launches UK and Ireland’s first Cyber Battle competition

7 April 2025

Cyberspark has announced the launch of the UK and Ireland’s first Cyber Battle competition, an initiative aimed at positioning Northern Ireland as a global leader in cyber security, education and workforce development.

Smiths Detection and NeuralGuard drive responsible open architecture forward

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Smiths Detection and NeuralGuard drive responsible open architecture forward

3 April 2025

Smiths Detection has today announced a new partnership with NeuralGuard to advance AI-driven threat detection in security screening.

Leonardo’s PRS receiver certified for defence and emergencies across Europe

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Leonardo’s PRS receiver certified for defence and emergencies across Europe

1 April 2025

Leonardo has designed, developed and built the only receiver specifically conceived for the ultra-secure Public Regulated Service (PRS) - provided by the Galileo satellite navigation service - which is currently accredited for use throughout Europe.

Leidos appoints Adam Clarke as Chief Executive for UK & Europe

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Leidos appoints Adam Clarke as Chief Executive for UK & Europe

31 March 2025

Leidos has selected Adam Clarke as Chief Executive of Leidos UK & Europe effective from today.

Solus Power opens Series A funding round

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Solus Power opens Series A funding round

31 March 2025

Solus Power has announced the launch of its Series A funding round, with a target raise of £5 million to help fulfil the startup’s mission to revolutionise energy access across defence, security and civilian sectors.

CYSIAM and CrowdStrike form strategic partnership

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CYSIAM and CrowdStrike form strategic partnership

27 March 2025

CYSIAM has formed a strategic partnership with CrowdStrike aimed at strengthening cyber resilience across the UK defence sector supply chain.

ODU Connectors showcasing solutions at Ocean Business

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ODU Connectors showcasing solutions at Ocean Business

27 March 2025

ODU Connectors will be showcasing its sealed connectors and contacts solutions at Ocean Business, being held next month (8th-10th April) at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton.

Fivecast

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Fivecast's AI insights streamline financial crime investigations

27 March 2025

Fivecast has launched its cutting-edge, AI-driven digital intelligence platform into the financial crime compliance market, enabling financial institutions to radically streamline financial crime investigations, anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) through online data analytics.

Cranfield Alumni win two British Council Study UK Alumni Awards

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Cranfield Alumni win two British Council Study UK Alumni Awards

26 March 2025

Cranfield Alumni Debora Comparin and Dr Raúl González Muñoz were named as winners in the 2025 British Council Study UK Alumni Awards for France at a ceremony in Paris on 13th March.

Avon Protection introduces MCM100 Diver Tracking System

Defence Security

Avon Protection introduces MCM100 Diver Tracking System

25 March 2025

Avon Protection has introduced a new Diver Tracking System for its MCM100 Multi-Role Rebreather to enhance military diver safety and integration into the underwater battlespace during training missions.

AmSafe Bridport and Nolinor Aviation to provide Boeing 737-200 FCCs solution

Aerospace Security

AmSafe Bridport and Nolinor Aviation to provide Boeing 737-200 FCCs solution

25 March 2025

AmSafe Bridport has partnered with Nolinor Aviation to develop and implement Fire Containment Covers (FCCs) and specialised netting, enabling the airline to meet upcoming regulatory changes while preserving the operational flexibility of its Boeing 737-200 combi aircraft.

SAITG relaunches to combat counterfeit crime

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SAITG relaunches to combat counterfeit crime

24 March 2025

The Scottish Anti-Illicit Trade Group (SAITG) has relaunched this month, with the aim of combating counterfeiting and intellectual property crime in Scotland.

Sonardyne launches SPRINT-Nav U

Defence Security

Sonardyne launches SPRINT-Nav U

24 March 2025

Sonardyne International Ltd has launch SPRINT-Nav U, the world's smallest hybrid acoustic-inertial navigator designed specifically for compact marine robotic platforms.

UK cyber backed by IBM

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UK cyber backed by IBM

24 March 2025

Technology giant IBM has backed plans to diversify the UK’s cyber sector and encourage young people into cyber careers, as the government safeguards online services which deliver economic growth and is central to its Plan for Change.

Cyber chiefs unveil roadmap for post-quantum cryptography migration

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Cyber chiefs unveil roadmap for post-quantum cryptography migration

21 March 2025

New guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) outlines a three-phase timeline for organisations to transition to quantum-resistant encryption methods by 2035.

Fire at Hayes electrical substation causes Heathrow Airport closure

Aerospace Security

Fire at Hayes electrical substation causes Heathrow Airport closure

21 March 2025

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have responded to a fire at an electrical substation on Nestles Avenue in Hayes, which caused a major widespread power outage, affecting many homes, local businesses in the area and the closure of Heathrow Airport.

Smiths Detection and Deepnoid expand security screening capabilities

Security

Smiths Detection and Deepnoid expand security screening capabilities

18 March 2025

Smiths Detection has signed an agreement with Deepnoid, a Korean specialised AI software company led by CEO Choi Woo-Sik, to test AI integration within its security screening systems.

NW PRO wins ADS Security Innovation Award

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NW PRO wins ADS Security Innovation Award

12 March 2025

NW Pro have been announced as the winners of the ADS Security Innovation Award during the Home Office’s Security and Policing Exhibition for their product NexuSec.

NPAS orders seven Airbus H135s

Aerospace Security

NPAS orders seven Airbus H135s

12 March 2025

The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has selected Airbus Helicopters to supply seven H135 helicopters as the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme.

ADS releases its Security and Resilience Outlook 2025

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ADS releases its Security and Resilience Outlook 2025

11 March 2025

The latest data from ADS highlights that turnover in the Security and Resilience Sector reached £24 billion in 2024, representing growth of 176% from a decade earlier.

SIA consults on proposed licence applications criteria

Security

SIA consults on proposed licence applications criteria

11 March 2025

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has today launched a consultation on changes it is proposing to make to its licensing criteria.

HMP Highpoint expanded to create UK

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HMP Highpoint expanded to create UK's largest public sector jail

10 March 2025

More dangerous criminals will be taken off the streets thanks to a 700-place expansion which will turn a Suffolk jail into the UK’s largest public sector prison.

AAUK relaunches APPGAA for Air Ambulances

Aerospace Security

AAUK relaunches APPGAA for Air Ambulances

7 March 2025

Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) has relaunched the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Air Ambulances (APPGAA), reaffirming its commitment to advocating for the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities across the UK.

Blighter hosting overseas delegations at Security & Policing

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Blighter hosting overseas delegations at Security & Policing

7 March 2025

Blighter will be hosting delegations from Estonia, Iraq, Latvia and Lithuania at this year’s Security & Policing (S&P) exhibition - the global security event organised by the UK Government - taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, 11th to 13th March 2025.

Schiebel selected for UK police trials

Security

Schiebel selected for UK police trials

6 March 2025

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has selected global manufacturer Schiebel to support its most ambitious trial so far of ‘Beyond the Visual Line of Sight’ (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft operations.

D-Fend Solutions opens London office

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D-Fend Solutions opens London office

6 March 2025

D-Fend Solutions today announced the expansion of its global operations with the launch of a new UK entity, D-Fend Solutions AD UK Ltd. and the opening of a new office in London.

SPX Communication Technologies showcasing capabilities at Security & Policing 2025

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SPX Communication Technologies showcasing capabilities at Security & Policing 2025

6 March 2025

SPX Communication Technologies, formed by TCI and ECS, will be showcasing its Data Links, COMINT and Counter-UAS capabilities and solutions at this year's Home Office Security & Policing Global Security Event, being held at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, 11th-13th March 2025.

Kromek to showcase detection solutions at Security & Policing 2025

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Kromek to showcase detection solutions at Security & Policing 2025

6 March 2025

County Durham-based developer of radiation and automated biological pathogen detectors, Kromek, will be exhibiting at the annual Home Office Security & Policing Global Security Event at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, 11th-13th March 2025.

Safetytech Accelerator launches OSHX Lab

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Safetytech Accelerator launches OSHX Lab

5 March 2025

Safetytech Accelerator (established by Lloyd’s Register), in collaboration with Heathrow Airport Ltd. and Discovering Safety (a programme of work led by Great Britain’s Health and Safety Executive, HSE), has launched the Occupational Safety and Health X (OSHX) Lab — an innovation programme, designed to advance the adoption of emerging ...

Goldilock upgrades its FireBreak network isolation solution

Security

Goldilock upgrades its FireBreak network isolation solution

4 March 2025

Goldilock today announced significant enhancements to its flagship FireBreak product, with upgrades designed to meet evolving network environments.

Scottish space tech to drive Danish financial innovation

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Scottish space tech to drive Danish financial innovation

4 March 2025

Scottish space companies are driving new partnerships with Denmark’s finance sector, leveraging satellite data to enhance ESG reporting, strengthen cybersecurity and validate investment decisions.

Birmingham Airport launches additional security screening lanes

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Birmingham Airport launches additional security screening lanes

4 March 2025

As Birmingham Airport makes further preparations for its busiest year ever, a series of announcements around the enhanced passenger experience are expected, beginning with the launch of two additional security screening lanes in readiness ahead of summer.

Serco sees change at the top

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Serco sees change at the top

4 March 2025

Anthony Kirby has today taken up his position as Serco’s new Group Chief Executive, succeeding Mark Irwin, who retires after 12 years at Serco.

Peli Products UK unveils 1505 Air Case

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Peli Products UK unveils 1505 Air Case

3 March 2025

Peli Products UK Ltd has launched an innovative new Air Case - the 1505 - to add to this range of lighter weight protective cases, which is the the first Peli case to feature an integrated panel mounting system in both the lid and the base.

Drones and AI help protect seals in Norfolk

Aerospace Security

Drones and AI help protect seals in Norfolk

28 February 2025

The two-year project has used drone technology combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor seal populations and their pups off the coast of Norfolk.

Kahootz secures contract extension with MoD

Defence Security

Kahootz secures contract extension with MoD

27 February 2025

British provider of secure online collaboration platforms, Kahootz, has today announced that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) will extend its existing contract, ensuring its continued use of the Defence Share platform.

Police given new powers to tackle crime

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Police given new powers to tackle crime

26 February 2025

In one of the biggest legislative updates to policing for decades, a package of new laws following the introduction of the Crime and Policing Bill, will tackle antisocial behaviour, shop theft and street crime.

Thales launches cortAIx in the UK

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Thales launches cortAIx in the UK

25 February 2025

Thales has launched cortAIx in the UK to address defence and security domains, which with 200 new highly skilled AI and data specialists, aims to support the UK Government’s vision for AI-driven growth.

Remembering Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL

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Remembering Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL

24 February 2025

It is with deep regret that ADS shares the passing of Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL, Chair of the UK Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC).

Security system trials launched at Winfrith

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Security system trials launched at Winfrith

21 February 2025

The trials of four innovative new security systems have been successfully launched at Winfrith, the former nuclear reactor test site in Dorset.

Sellafield security improvements recognised by ONR

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Sellafield security improvements recognised by ONR

21 February 2025

The UK's Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has returned the Sellafield site to a routine regulatory regime for physical security after a period of enhanced oversight.

Leonardo to enhance collaborative partnership with EDGE

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Leonardo to enhance collaborative partnership with EDGE

19 February 2025

EDGE and Leonardo have signed a groundbreaking collaboration agreement to further enhance their partnership in developing solutions across six critical domains.

Base Materials partners with Triton Submarines

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Base Materials partners with Triton Submarines

18 February 2025

Base Materials has announced a strategic collaboration with Triton Submarines LLC to support the upgrade of the Triton 7500/3, the world’s deepest diving three-person acrylic submersible.

UK AI Security Institute established

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UK AI Security Institute established

14 February 2025

Safeguarding Britain’s security and its citizens from crime, will become founding principles of the UK’s approach to responsible AI development from today, as the Technology Secretary outlined a revitalised AI Security Institute in Munich - with the UK’s AI Safety Institute becoming the UK AI Security Institute - to address AI risks to national ...

University of Surrey and the Met partner to tackle knife crime

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University of Surrey and the Met partner to tackle knife crime

13 February 2025

Knife Hunter, a new AI system developed by the University of Surrey in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police, is offering an insight into a future where Britain's police forces and local authorities use AI to tackle knife crime in London and across the country.

Prisoners help address MoD environmental challenges

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Prisoners help address MoD environmental challenges

11 February 2025

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has joined forces with His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) to help prisoners develop their horticulture skills, as part of a wider sustainability initiative to plant 30,000 trees (20 hectares) on Ministry of Defence (MoD) land.

UK Home Secretary hosts summit on mobile phone theft

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UK Home Secretary hosts summit on mobile phone theft

10 February 2025

The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper brought together policing leaders, the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Mayor of London and leading tech companies last week, to drive new action to tackle mobile phone thefts and secure a collective effort to grip this criminality.

TEKEVER partners with IMSAR on advanced radar tech

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TEKEVER partners with IMSAR on advanced radar tech

10 February 2025

TEKEVER today announced a two-year partnership agreement with IMSAR, to advance radar tech and data processing solutions.

CCL boosts Incident Response capability with SentinelOne partnership

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CCL boosts Incident Response capability with SentinelOne partnership

7 February 2025

As part of its continued investment into its Incident Response services, digital forensics and cyber specialist CCL has announced a partnership with the global leader in autonomous cyber security and EDR, SentinelOne.

Goldilock expands West Midlands hub

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Goldilock expands West Midlands hub

6 February 2025

Cyber scaleup Goldilock - the network segmentation and isolation specialist backed by NATO - has today announced the expansion of its West Midlands headquarters to support its rapid growth trajectory.

Windward launches Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection

Defence Security

Windward launches Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection

6 February 2025

Windward today announced the launch of its Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection solution, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered solution designed to protect the world's essential maritime infrastructure including cables, pipelines and rigs against growing threats.

Blighter unveils AI-assisted BlighterNexus

Defence Security

Blighter unveils AI-assisted BlighterNexus

6 February 2025

Blighter has unveiled BlighterNexus, an AI-assisted connectivity and processing hub.

Teledyne FLIR launches Prism Supervisor

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Teledyne FLIR launches Prism Supervisor

5 February 2025

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Inc., today announced the release of Prism Supervisor - the latest addition to its Prism embedded software ecosystem - which integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time AI-based observations, enhancing the capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Cyber agencies unveil new guidelines to secure edge devices

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Cyber agencies unveil new guidelines to secure edge devices

5 February 2025

Cyber security chiefs in the UK and their international allies have issued a new set of guidelines to help manufacturers of edge devices make their products more secure and easier to investigate if a compromise occurs.

Police centre to tackle violence against women and girls

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Police centre to tackle violence against women and girls

5 February 2025

A new intelligence-led national policing centre will put the experiences of victims of child sexual abuse, rape and sexual offences, domestic abuse and stalking at the heart of police investigations, being backed by more than £13 million of government funding.

Dstl trials bomb disposal robots

Defence Security

Dstl trials bomb disposal robots

5 February 2025

Robot dogs that can defuse explosives are set to revolutionise bomb disposal operations and significantly reduce the risk to military personnel, whether operating in the UK or overseas.

HRH The Princess Royal opens thermal imaging facility at Thermoteknix

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HRH The Princess Royal opens thermal imaging facility at Thermoteknix

4 February 2025

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal opened a new electro-optics facility at Thermoteknix in Cambridge and presented the company with the King’s Award for Enterprise trophy for Innovation, in recognition of the company’s groundbreaking development in thermal imaging.

Project CAELUS breakthrough revealed at Glasgow Science Centre

Aerospace Security

Project CAELUS breakthrough revealed at Glasgow Science Centre

4 February 2025

Aviation and healthcare innovators gathered last week at Glasgow Science Centre to witness the next chapter in medical logistics.

Clogworks partners with GeoCue to enhance aerial mapping LiDAR

Aerospace Security

Clogworks partners with GeoCue to enhance aerial mapping LiDAR

3 February 2025

GeoCue has entered a new strategic partnership with Yorkshire based drone designer and manufacturer, Clogworks Technologies Limited.

FMS acquired by Trescal

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FMS acquired by Trescal

3 February 2025

Facility Monitoring Systems Ltd (FMS), which provides contamination services for solutions for cleanrooms and controlled environments, has been acquired by calibration services specialist Trescal.

British-made fire engines to modernise Iraq fleet

Security

British-made fire engines to modernise Iraq fleet

3 February 2025

Ayrshire-headquartered Emergency One has secured a contract to manufacture 31 of 62 UK-produced vehicles purchased by Iraq’s Ministry of Interior, with Yorkshire based Angloco supplying the other half of the order.

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Dstl trials underwater robot

11 June 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has trialled an underwater robot which can prevent adversaries from sabotaging undersea cables and pipelines by disarming or removing threats.

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UK Armed Forces to benefit from underwater glue

20 May 2025

An underwater glue that enables rapid repairs to equipment in extreme environments, developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and biotech firm Zentraxa, could soon be saving lives and providing UK Armed Forces with an operational edge following successful trials in Portsmouth.

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Dstl marks 25 years of chemical weapons prevention

30 April 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is marking a significant milestone today – 25 years of continuous recognition as a Designated Laboratory for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

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Dstl unveils advanced portable oxygen delivery system

25 April 2025

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), in collaboration with Defence Medical Services (DMS), has unveiled an advanced portable oxygen delivery system designed to improve casualty survival rates for UK soldiers and civilians.

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NASA confirms 2024 warmest year on record

14 January 2025

Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists.

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