DASA calls for UK defence and security innovation
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in Defence / Security BAE Systems to develop new cyber tools for DARPA
Posted 12 December 2019
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop new cyber tools designed to help prevent vulnerabilities in electronic files that can lead to cyberattacks.
in Defence / Security JFD submarine rescue system sets new standard
Posted 12 December 2019
JFD has again set new global benchmarks for international submarine rescue following the successful completion of rigorous exercises off the coast of Western Australia.
in Defence / Security Sonardyne sets long-endurance navigation capabilities in Loch Ness
Posted 11 December 2019
New standards in long-endurance underwater navigation and automated subsea positioning have been set following the successful completion of a joint project led by subsea technology specialist Sonardyne
in Defence / Security JFD signs submarine escape capability partnership with Innovation Maritime
Posted 5 December 2019
JFD, the world-leading uUnderwater capability provider serving the commercial and defence diving markets, JFD, today announced a new exclusive partnership with Innovation Maritime, a non-profit
in Security QinetiQ helps UK electricity sector prepare for cyber-attacks
Posted 5 December 2019
QinetiQ (Lead Exercise Integrator), with strategic partner Inzpire, working in partnership with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), has
in Security HMIP reports on Brook House improvements
Posted 4 December 2019
The latest inspection by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (HMIP) has reported that G4S-run Brook House immigration removal centre is safe, detainees are well treated and there is a positive culture of proactive leadership.
in Security Abloy's PL330 padlock secures new LPS 1654 standard
Posted 28 November 2019
Security expert Abloy UK has announced that its PL330 padlock has achieved the highest possible rating during testing to simulate a criminal attack, making it one of the most resilient and dependable padlocks on the market.
in Aerospace / Security Smiths Detection awarded Gold Coast Airport CT contract
Posted 27 November 2019
Smiths Detection has been awarded a contract by Gold Coast Airport to enhance its cabin bag screening with advanced Computed Tomography (CT) screening systems, following a successful six-week trial completed in March this year.
in Defence / Security / Events DASA reaches out to security sector for Improving Crowd Resilience
Posted 22 November 2019
Following the 2017 terror attacks in Manchester and London, the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and the Home Office’s Office for Security and Counter Terrorism (OSCT) initiated the £2 million
in Defence / Security / Events NP Aerospace launches new ballistic shields
Posted 21 November 2019
Global armour manufacturer, NP Aerospace, has extended its LASA Lightweight Armoured Soldier Architecture portfolio with the launch of new ballistic shields for tactical operations.
in Security Jacksons Fencing launches its first Issue 8 certified security mesh
Posted 20 November 2019
Security solutions manufacturer Jacksons Fencing has expanded its range of certified products with Securi-Mesh A1.
in Security / Events UK security capabilities geared up for 2024 Paris Olympics
Posted 20 November 2019
Speaking today at security event Milipol Paris, ADS Director Hugo Rosemont outlined the experience and capability UK security companies can bring to the 2024 Paris Olympics, following the successful delivery of the London
in Defence / Security / Events DSEI Japan: Tyron Runflat introduces ATR-Custom
Posted 18 November 2019
Tyron Runflat Ltd has introduced a new All Terrain Runflat (ATR) multi-piece solution to its ATR runflat product portfolio at DSEI Japan (18th to 20th November).
in Defence / Security New cyber deception lab helps MoD defend network
Posted 14 November 2019
Cranfield University and the Defence Cyber School at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham, are working together to develop a national focal point for cyber deception and help the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) better defend their networks in
in Defence / Security WeaponLogic Eco Systems to be launched at Milipol
Posted 12 November 2019
Advanced weapon readiness and maintenance solutions provider for military, paramilitary and law enforcement and HLS agencies, WeaponLogic (Secubit) is to unveil for the first time at Milipol Paris the WeaponLogic Eco Systems for the
in Security Avon & Somerset Police opens officer recruitment
Posted 7 November 2019
Avon & Somerset Police has opened applications for the latest round of police officer recruitment.
in Security / Events Crash Detectives make BAFTA Cymru debut
Posted 7 November 2019
Last month, Gwent Police's Crash Detectives, along with Chief Constable Pam Kelly, attended the Welsh BAFTAs in Cardiff City Centre.
in Security Tech Nation to support growth of UK Lawtech
Posted 7 November 2019
British technology firm Tech Nation has been awarded £2 million of government funding to help support the digital transformation of the UK’s legal sector.
in Defence / Security DASA awards £2m contracts to counter hostile drone threats
Posted 7 November 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has awarded nearly £2 million to develop new capabilities to detect, disrupt and defeat the hostile and malicious use of drones.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security BAE Systems appoints Caitlin Hayden as senior VP of communications
Posted 6 November 2019
BAE Systems, Inc. has named Caitlin Hayden as senior vice president of communications.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space / Events Tomorrow's Engineers Week highlights skilled career opportunities
Posted 4 November 2019
The seventh annual Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, showcasing the wide range of UK careers available in engineering and their importance to the national economy and society, begins today.
in Defence / Security Next-gen tech driving military cybersecurity market to $16bn by 2023
Posted 1 November 2019
Recent analysis by Frost & Sullivan reveals that global defence industries are transforming their operations and capabilities through significant investments in disruptive technologies and platforms
in Security Serco signs 10-year £800m MoJ PECS contract
Posted 1 November 2019
Serco Group plc has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to provide Prisoner Escort and Custody Services (PECS) for the South of England region.
in Security Review into combating SOC launched
Posted 29 October 2019
A new drive to crack down on all forms of serious and organised crime (SOC) will begin today with the launch of a wide-ranging formal review.
in Security New digital forensics unit to tackle crime in jails
Posted 29 October 2019
A new digital forensics unit and expanded digital investigations team will crack down on criminal activity involving devices smuggled into jails.
in Security Met firearms officers film training for counter-terrorism initiative
Posted 24 October 2019
The Met’s firearms officers have begun filming their training sessions as part of an initiative to help stop terrorists live-streaming attacks online.
in Security NCSC defends UK against 600+ cyber attacks
Posted 24 October 2019
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has defended the UK against more than 600 cyber attacks in the past year – bringing the total number to almost 1,800 – according to new figures contained in the NCSC’s third Annual Review, released
in Security Police Scotland raise awareness of ransomware cyber attack
Posted 24 October 2019
Police Scotland’s Cybercrime Prevention Team has been raising awareness of Ransomware attacks as part of European Cyber Security Month.
in Security / Events FPA Summit targets policy changes to protect people and property
Posted 24 October 2019
The annual Fire Protection Association (FPA) Fire Sector Summit - being held on 5th November, at One Great George Street, London - is set to be a catalyst for change as it aims to challenge current policy and provide the very
in Security / Events Peli to introduce its latest tactical lights and cases at Milipol
Posted 22 October 2019
Peli Products will be introducing its latest models of tactical lights, including the 7600 and its new 1745 Peli Air Long Case, at Milipol Paris 2019 (19th-22nd November).
in Aerospace / Security Rapiscan recognised for customer service excellence
Posted 22 October 2019
Security inspection technology supplier, Rapiscan Systems, has seen its Customer Experience team recognised for excellence in service by the Customer Relationship Management Institute (CRMI) with a prestigious Certified CEM
in Aerospace / Security London City Airport launches sustainable security bag challenge
Posted 21 October 2019
London City Airport is launching an eight-week challenge for innovators to design or further develop a new, sustainable, sealable security bag for use at the airport.
in Defence / Security Audax win camera contracts with Vietnam military and police
Posted 21 October 2019
Award winning global camera specialists Audax who are based in Plymouth and pioneers of Body Worn Video (BWV) technology, have recently won major contracts to supply the military and police in Vietnam with thousands of Audax
in Security Home Office releases UK Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Strategy
Posted 21 October 2019
The Home Office today released the UK's new strategy for harnessing the economic and social benefits of unmanned aircraft, by reducing the risk posed by malicious or illegal use.
in Security French patrols doubled to tackle migrant crossings
Posted 17 October 2019
The UK and France have agreed an enhanced action plan which will see patrols on French beaches doubled, as activity is stepped up to tackle migrants crossing the Channel in small boats.
in Security G4S safe transportation recognised by BGC
Posted 16 October 2019
G4S has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to safe driving practices in Iraq by Basrah Gas Company (BGC), after reaching a key milestone of safely transporting BGC employees 15 million kilometres with no major incidents.
in Security Gallagher gives customers free audit tool
Posted 15 October 2019
Gallagher Security announced today that it has released a free cyber audit tool for its customers, in what it believes is an industry first.
in Security Crossword Cybersecurity and Leonardo sign MoU
Posted 15 October 2019
Crossword Cybersecurity Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leonardo MW Ltd, enabling Leonardo’s National Cyber Security Centre’s certified cyber consultancy to use Rizikon Assurance to enhance its leading risk
in Defence / Security Typhon licenses its products with Combined Systems
Posted 10 October 2019
UK based Typhon Group Limited today announces the signing of a licensing and contract manufacturing agreement with Combined Systems Inc. (CSI) Jamestown, PA, USA.
in Defence / Security JFD partners with Armelsan
Posted 9 October 2019
JFD today announced a new partnership with Armelsan, a Turkey-based designer and supplier of sonar systems for the Turkish Navy.
in Security Tripwire survey finds 93% fear cyberattacks shutting down operations
Posted 9 October 2019
Tripwire has announced the results of a survey examining how organisations are addressing industrial control system (ICS) cyber threats.
in Security Gallagher releases enhanced Command Centre v8.10
Posted 9 October 2019
Gallagher Security has released Command Centre v8.10, the latest version of its access control and site management software, with a range of features and enhancements that simplify and improve operation.
in Security UK and US sign landmark Data Access Agreement
Posted 8 October 2019
Home Secretary Priti Patel last week signed an historic agreement that will enable British law enforcement agencies to directly demand electronic data relating to terrorists, child sexual abusers and other serious criminals from US tech
in Defence / Security Cambridge Pixel unveils enhanced HPx-346D
Posted 8 October 2019
Cambridge Pixel has expanded its range of radar interfacing hardware with the introduction of its dual redundant HPx-346D analogue to ASTERIX CAT-240 radar video converter.
in Aerospace / Security Vision-Box and TOGA partner on JFK T1 facial recognition boarding
Posted 8 October 2019
Vision-Box and TOGA partnered to successfully launch biometric boarding at JFK to upgrade the passenger experience.
in Security / Events Met Police on BBC One tonight
Posted 3 October 2019
The observational documentary, ‘The Met: Policing London’ will broadcast on BBC One tonight at 9pm and will run at the same time every Thursday night for seven weeks.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Context identifies group behind aerospace supply chain cyber attacks
Posted 3 October 2019
The Threat Intelligence and Incident Response Team at Context Information Security has identified a new threat group behind a series of incidents targeted at the aerospace and defence industries in the UK and
in Security Zaun pushes CPD to specifiers
Posted 2 October 2019
Steel fencing manufacturer Zaun Limited is increasing its efforts to educate security consultants, specifiers and architects in the latest technologies available to design into buildings, venues and public spaces to protect the public.
in Security Home Office launches £25m theft prevention fund
Posted 2 October 2019
A new £25 million Safer Streets Fund to tackle burglary, theft and other offences in crime hotspots, has been launched by the Home Office.
in Security Sonardyne acoustics to track Alpha Crucis support vehicles
Posted 1 October 2019
Science equipment and underwater vehicles deployed from Brazil’s flagship oceanographic research vessel, Alpha Crucis, are to be tracked using Ultra-Short BaseLine (USBL) positioning technology supplied by Sonardyne
in Defence / Security SubSea Craft reveals VICTA build schedule
Posted 1 October 2019
The unveiling of the prototype for the VICTA Class Diver Delivery Unit gained global attention at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2019 and now the craft’s build timeline has been officially announced by its manufacturer,
in Security UK to help develop tech to prevent sharing of terrorist content
Posted 27 September 2019
The Home Office is providing funding and support for a new project that will help to stop violent videos being shared online after terrorist attacks.
in Defence / Security JFD awarded China Shipbuilding & Offshore International contract
Posted 27 September 2019
Underwater capability provider for commercial and defence diving markets, JFD, today announced it has been awarded a multimillion pound contract for the design and build of submarine rescue equipment, including
in Defence / Security PPM Systems teams up with Corry Micronics
Posted 24 September 2019
Swindon based PPM Systems has partnered with US manufacturer Corry Micronics to distribute its RF products in the UK.
in Defence / Security Kromek awarded two contracts for D3S products
Posted 24 September 2019
Detection technology specialist Kromek Group plc – which is headquartered in Sedgefield, County Durham – has been awarded two extension contracts relating to its D3S family of products and technologies designed to counter nuclear
in Security Bradbury Group and Liddle Doors join forces
Posted 23 September 2019
UK manufacturer of steel doors and physical security solutions, Bradbury Group, has announced an expansion of the service they offer with the addition of Liddle Doors to the Group, bringing together a wealth of specialist experience to offer a
in Defence / Security / Events Wanted: Gamers to keep us all safe online
Posted 20 September 2019
QinetiQ and the British Esports Association are teaming up to raise awareness of the common skills between cyber security professionals and esports players during a special event at the Science Museum in London on Wednesday 25th September from
in Aerospace / Security / Events ACI EUROPE urges EC to prioritise aviation security
Posted 19 September 2019
At the ACI EUROPE 2019 Aviation Security Summit taking place in Tel Aviv this week, Europe’s airports took the opportunity to call on the new European Commission (EC) to prioritise the development of an integrated risk-based aviation
in Security Building work begins on new Wellingborough jail
Posted 18 September 2019
Justice Secretary, Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, attended a ceremonial groundbreaking event at the new prison site in Wellingborough yesterday to formally mark the construction which began earlier this year.
in Security Civil Service increases leave for special constables
Posted 18 September 2019
Civil servants volunteering as special constables will get up to 12 days paid special leave a year to spend more time supporting their local police force, following an initiative from the Home Office.
in Security Zaun looks to fence in Commonwealth Games opportunity
Posted 18 September 2019
London 2012 Olympics fencer Zaun Ltd is developing its patented protective fencing systems to avail itself of the opportunities being afforded by the 2022 Commonwealth Games coming to Birmingham in three years.
in Security / Events Smiths Detection opens Technology Studio
Posted 17 September 2019
Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) has created a new Technology Studio at its Americas headquarters, located in Edgewood, Maryland.
in Security Thruvision's weapons detection tech trialled in London Underground
Posted 16 September 2019
New technology designed by British company Thruvision to spot hidden weapons, will be used by police officers in London for the first time today in a Home Office funded trial which will take place in Stratford station,
in Security Serco receives extension to Australian immigration services contract
Posted 16 September 2019
Serco Group plc, through its Australian subsidiary, has received notification of an initial two-year extension to its contract with the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs for the provision of
in Aerospace / Security Belcan acquires Lagoni Engineering
Posted 12 September 2019
Supplier of engineering, supply chain, technical recruiting and IT services to the aerospace, defence, automotive, industrial, and government services markets, Belcan, LLC, has announced the acquisition of Lagoni Engineering, a
in Defence / Security / Events Nasmyth Group teams up with MHD-ROCKLAND at DSEI
Posted 12 September 2019
At this week’s DSEI exhibition in London, Nasmyth Group is demonstrating its capabilities and working relationship with its key international partners, including MHD-ROCKLAND.
in Defence / Security / Events ADS hosts launch of Security Export Strategy by International Trade Secretary
Posted 11 September 2019
The UK security & resilience industry welcomed today’s launch of a new Security Export Strategy by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss at an event hosted by ADS at DSEI 2019 in London.
in Defence / Security / Events RAF selects Leonardo for counter-drone research programme
Posted 11 September 2019
At the DSEI 2019 exhibition, Leonardo has announced that it has been selected by the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) to support the next stage of their research and development programme.
in Defence / Security / Events Petards reveals eyeCraft360 at DSEI
Posted 11 September 2019
Petards has unveiled its ‘eyeCraft360’ to the world defence market at this week's DSEI event in London.
in Defence / Security Babcock launches iSupport 360 at DSEI
Posted 11 September 2019
Today at DSEI 2019, Babcock launched iSupport360, which is its own approach to the integration of next level technology to create valuable information for the management of critical assets.
in Security Masergy launches AIOps
Posted 11 September 2019
Provider of Managed SD-WAN, Cloud Communications, and Managed Security solutions, Masergy, today announced the introduction of Masergy AIOps, the industry’s first integrated AI-based, digital assistant for network, security and application optimisation.
in Security DOF Subsea increases its Sonardyne navigation tech fleet
Posted 10 September 2019
International subsea services provider DOF Subsea has equipped a further three of its Brazilian offshore vessel fleet with hybrid acoustic and inertial navigation technology from Sonardyne Brasil Ltda.
in Defence / Security / Events Mabey Bridge to demo LSB at DSEI
Posted 10 September 2019
Bridge and engineering services specialist Mabey Bridge will be demonstrating its military digital engineering capabilities in the UK Pavilion at Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI), London (10th-13th September), including its
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Events HAELO to launch Distributed Intelligence software at DSEI
Posted 5 September 2019
Glasgow based HAELO Consulting is launching its Distributed Intelligence software at DSEI next week (10th-13th September).
in Security National campaign to recruit 20,000 police officers launched
Posted 5 September 2019
A national campaign to recruit 20,000 new police officers is launched today – urging people to join the police and ‘Be a force for all’.
in Defence / Security / Events Durabook highlights UK and European expansion at DSEI
Posted 4 September 2019
Durabook will be at DSEI, ExCel, London, next week (10th-13th September), where it will be highlighting its expansion into the UK and Europe, whilst showcasing its full range of rugged mobile devices built specifically for the
in Defence / Security / Events Blighter to showcase enhanced A400 series radar at DSEI
Posted 4 September 2019
British designer and manufacturer of electronic-scanning (e-scan) radars and counter-drone solutions, Blighter Surveillance Systems, will showcase its radar technology DSEI next week, including its enhanced A400 series
in Security / Events Serica Energy first to digitise safety in North Sea with Restrata Platform
Posted 4 September 2019
Serica Energy has become the first operator to digitise safety in the North Sea after signing a deal to adopt the Restrata Platform – a piece of advanced tech which provides real-time monitoring of people and
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space AEB launches Risk Assessment software
Posted 3 September 2019
Global trade and logistics software provider, AEB, has launched its new global trade software – Risk Assessment – to protect businesses from global trade violations.
in Defence / Security / Events Babcock to showcase intelligent support partner capability at DSEI
Posted 3 September 2019
Babcock is gearing up to demonstrate its credentials as the defence sector’s intelligent support partner at next week's Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2019 event (10th-13th September), with a
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Events Aerospace supply chain offered funded competitiveness improvement
Posted 2 September 2019
The award-winning UK productivity improvement programme, Sharing in Growth - which is tailored to the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector - is offering ambitious aerospace suppliers the opportunity to
in Defence / Security / Events DASA launches Advanced Vision for 2020 and Beyond competition
Posted 30 August 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a competition seeking proposals in the area of Electro-Optics and Infrared, with an expected £2.5 million of funding available over two phases.
in Defence / Security / Events Captec to showcase its latest computer solutions at DSEI
Posted 29 August 2019
Captec has announced it will be showcasing its latest computer solutions at next month's DSEI (10th to 13th September at the ExCeL, London Docklands), including a new 4U industrial computer with support for Intel Xeon
in Aerospace / Security Ultra-fast bomb detection method could upgrade airport security
Posted 29 August 2019
Researchers from the University of Surrey have revealed a new ultra-fast method to detect materials that might be used to build explosives, which is able to analyse a wider range of materials than current thermal based
in Security Met appoints Commander Richard Smith as CTC Head
Posted 28 August 2019
Commander Richard Smith has been appointed as the new Head of the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command (CTC).
in Security G4S protects a Highland treasure
Posted 23 August 2019
To secure its best-selling single malt whisky and production facilities, the famous Glenmorangie company is working closely with G4S on appropriate security solutions for its various sites.
in Defence / Security PPM Systems reveals Crossbow decoder
Posted 22 August 2019
Swindon based PPM Systems has unveiled its new scanning/decoding system, Crossbow, a multirole unit which uses the latest software defined radio (SDR) technology.
in Security Smiths Detection opens training centre in India
Posted 22 August 2019
Smiths Detection today announced the opening of its state-of-the-art service, training and experience centre in Gurugram, India.
in Defence / Security / Events DSEI hosts DESC
Posted 21 August 2019
DSEI 2019’s Defence Engineering Skills Conference (DESC) will take place on Thursday 12th September at ExCel, London, providing an opportunity for those interested in engineering education and industry to explore the challenges faced by the defence sector and innovative
in Defence / Security / Events Getac highlighting its 30 year heritage at DSEI
Posted 21 August 2019
Getac will be highlighting its 30 year heritage in providing customisable defence solutions at next month's DSEI event in London's Docklands (ExCel, 10th-13th September).
in Defence / Security DASA seeks autonomous solutions for a dynamic world
Posted 20 August 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a new competition to seek ideas and innovations that could improve autonomous systems across defence.
in Aerospace / Security Cobham selected by Home Office to provide ESN ACS
Posted 20 August 2019
Cobham has been selected by the UK Home Office to provide the full Emergency Services Network Aircraft Communications System (ESN ACS) as part of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP), in a contract worth
in Defence / Security Innovate UK invests in commercialising quantum technologies
Posted 19 August 2019
Innovate UK as part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) has up to £12 million to invest in innovative projects exploiting new quantum technologies and is seeking private investment partners to join it.
in Defence / Security BAE Systems releases XTS Guard 7
Posted 19 August 2019
BAE Systems has launched its next-generation XTS Guard 7, which provides US intelligence organisations with secure access to geospatial imagery and data through multidirectional transfer of different data types across classified and unclassified
in Security Police Scotland makes £3.9m tech investment
Posted 16 August 2019
Police Scotland is investing £3.9m in a faster computer network to improve service and efficiency across the country.
in Defence / Security JFD acquires Ortega Submersibles
Posted 15 August 2019
JFD, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has today announced its acquisition of all the assets, IP and designs rights of Ortega Submersibles BV, the Netherlands-based submersible boat designer and manufacturer.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Validair launches android app for VMS
Posted 15 August 2019
Validair Monitoring Solutions Ltd (VMSL) announces the introduction of a brand new Android smartphone app for users of VMS systems incorporating the ViGIE software that offers comprehensive remote functionality as well as live monitoring of
in Aerospace / Defence / Security AdaCore expands UK presence to support aerospace and defence sectors
Posted 14 August 2019
AdaCore, a provider of software development and verification tools, today announced the opening of AdaCore Ltd, which will serve as the company’s UK centre-of-excellence for the development of safety- and
in Defence / Security DASA launches new metasurfaces competition
Posted 14 August 2019
To remain at the forefront of electromagnetic developments, the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Metasurfaces competition is reaching out to the private sector and academia, as it seeks to transform frontline electromagnetic defence
