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.

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.

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, 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.

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 has announced three pivotal partnerships in Eastern Europe.

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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 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, 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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

SPX Technologies has completed the acquisition of Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. (KTS), a provider of digital interoperability and tactical networking solutions.

At the ADS Annual Dinner last night, Kevin Craven, CEO of ADS, welcomed Defence Secretary John Healey, as the importance of innovative contributions from ADS' sectors towards driving UK security and prosperity, was recognised.

Cambridge Pixel has delivered a state-of-the-art radar control and display system for Weibel Scientific’s XENTA surveillance radar.

According to a new report published by the National Audit Office (NAO), the cyber threat to UK government is severe and advancing quickly, with the public spending watchdog emphasising that government must act now to protect its own operations and key public services.

Durham County Council has utilised a drone to help inspect over 5,000 solar panels at the UK’s first ever low-carbon depot.

CGI has been selected to deliver key system engineering and cyber security expertise for the European Space Agency’s ESA-MAAP, a Multi-Mission Algorithm and Analysis Platform, as part of a consortium led by Serco.

Radar tech specialist Cambridge Sensoriis has expanded its product portfolio by introducing a Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) system called RadarAware, that supports beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.

In collaboration with Oxford Economics, Cisco's Splunk has released The CISO Report 2025, a global research report detailing the goals, priorities and business strategies for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and their boards of directors.

Survival solutions manufacturer Wescom Group has acquired BCB International Ltd., the Cardiff based global supplier of safety equipment in the defence and marine sectors.

Darktrace has delivered some significant new advances in network detection and response (NDR) with multiple new innovations for its Darktrace / NETWORK.

Smith Myers has launched ARTEMIS-Flex, an innovation in rescue technology and evolution of the award-winning ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection & Location System (MPDLS).

The Home Office has announced a public consultation seeking views on three proposals aimed at striking a significant blow to the ransomware criminal business model.

LPA Group plc has reached agreement with Eaton Electrical Products Limited to acquire Eaton’s Powertron business.

Smiths Detection is to supply LCD 4 personal chemical detectors to the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) for deployment via its Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).

In a departure from a three-decade tradition of producing armour solutions for the world’s elite miliary and law enforcement units, Integris Composites today unveiled its Concealed Response Shield System (CRSS).

The latest cadre of 124 Police Scotland probationers have been sworn into the office of Police Constable at ceremonies across the country.​

Cognizant and CrowdStrike today announced a strategic partnership to drive enterprise security transformation by delivering cybersecurity services, powered by the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon cybersecurity platform.

Babcock has been awarded a new 10-year contract by Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) to continue its role as the charity’s aviation partner.

New research highlights a stark reality facing IT directors at major global firms that are preparing for an unprecedented surge in cyber threats driven by AI, machine learning and the Metaverse.

Security professionals are being urged by the UK's Security Minister Dan Jarvis to remain vigilant and question who their clients are to ensure they are not carrying out damaging activity against the UK.

Galvion has officially unveiled two additions to their head systems portfolio, which are being showcased this week at SHOT Show 2025, taking place in Las Vegas on 21st-24th January.

The UK's frontline emergency services are to benefit from a new communications network that will modernise how they work together.

Nottinghamshire based aerial data-acquisition company, DEA Aviation Limited, has secured Santander UK funding supported by UK Export Finance (UKEF).

HRH Princess Anne has opened a new Immersive Skills Lab, a purpose-built, fully flexible learning space at Capita’s Fire Service College (FSC), created to support practical and collaborative firefighter training and skills development.

Serco has selected a new panel of four law companies to provide legal services to its UK & European business for the next three years.

ODU-UK Ltd will once again be showcasing their connector solutions at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre from 4th to 6th February.

Getac has launched its next generation ZX10 10-inch fully rugged Android tablet, which combines lightweight design with powerful AI-ready performance and intuitive Android functionality for use in the field.

Oracle and Adarga announced today that they are partnering to bring Adarga’s Vantage software to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle’s distributed cloud.

UK businesses are set to be protected by new world-leading ransomware proposals to tackle the threat of cybercrime, which is estimated to cost the UK economy billions of pounds every year.

GFSL has appointed Alistair Watters as CEO to lead support for the UK's prison service.

Serco today announced the retirement of Mark Irwin and the appointment of Anthony Kirby as Group Chief Executive designate.

The South West Regional Hub for Nuclear Skills, sponsored by Babcock and EDF, has officially been launched to support the delivery of the National Nuclear Strategic Plan for Skills (the Skills Plan).

Network segmentation and isolation specialist, Goldilock, has released its 2025 cyber security threat forecast, outlining the development of AI-powered malware as a sophisticated and adaptive persistent threat to critical infrastructure and sensitive networks, as well as steps both businesses and the public sector can take to help shape future ...

More than 30 projects across England and Northern Ireland will deliver targeted support to boost the UK’s cyber resilience - from new ways to better protect businesses and families from potential cyber-attacks, to providing training to increase the nation’s cyber skills - as the government drives forward its Plan for Change to grow the economy and ...

The US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has awarded BAE Systems a five-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) $347 million contract for NERVE, the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) Enterprise Repository and Virtual Environment programme.