in Security Posted 19 June 2019
Smiths Detection has won a contract with Meridian Port Services Limited (MPS) to provide cargo inspection technology for the major Tema Port Expansion project in Ghana – designed to accommodate the world’s largest
in Security Posted 19 June 2019
Sajid Javid today announced he has provisionally allocated £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners in 18 local areas, to set up violence reduction units.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 19 June 2019
To mark its 20th anniversary, the organisers of Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) are today launching a podcast series entitled 'Defence and Security Debates'.
in Defence / Security Posted 18 June 2019
Subsea UK and its technology arm, the National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI), have joined forces with the UK Defence Solutions Centre (UKDSC), in a first of its kind collaboration to accelerate the development of underwater robotics, unmanned
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Events Posted 18 June 2019
Paris Air Show: Thales has unveiled Spy’Ranger 550, a new addition to its range of mini Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) for tactical surveillance and intelligence, at the Paris Air Show.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space / Events Posted 18 June 2019
Although the organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) are preparing with almost military precision for what is proving to be the fastest-ever selling show taking place in July 2020, it is urban air that is set to
in Security Posted 14 June 2019
Two serving police officers were awarded the Queen's Police Medal in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours.
in Security Posted 14 June 2019
Law enforcement agencies in the UK and across the EU will be able to search for matching samples on each other’s DNA databases under the Prum framework, assisting law enforcement agencies in Britain and the EU to identify criminals and crack cold cases,
in Security Posted 13 June 2019
Horsham-based advanced integrated systems and technologies company, Chess Dynamics, has launched AirGuard and AirShield, which are automated drone protection systems developed specifically for use at airports.
in Defence / Security Posted 12 June 2019
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) released a video today that shows how dogs of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) help ensure Dstl sites remain safe and secure.
in Security Posted 12 June 2019
Brits are maintaining their characteristic ‘stiff upper lip’ in the face of adversity, according to the latest findings from the 2019 Unisys Security Index survey.
in Security Posted 10 June 2019
Government funding worth up to £1 million has been made available to enable pioneering aviation security solutions to be tested and trialled in a variety of environments which could include sports venues, shopping
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 10 June 2019
Three Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) staff members have been recognised in Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday’s Honours 2019 for their scientific support to the incidents in Salisbury and Amesbury during March and July 2018.
in Security / Events Posted 10 June 2019
Solicitor General Lucy Frazer QC and Policing Minister Nick Hurd, will today host senior police, prosecutors and representatives of the technology sector at a high-profile summit aimed at improving the disclosure of digital
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 10 June 2019
UK start-up, FlareBright Ltd, has achieved the significant milestone of 500 Test Flights of its new image capture drone, SnapShot.
in Security / Events Posted 10 June 2019
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF), which aims to secure a safer society from fire and to facilitate the development of an informed fire sector, through original research and objective analysis, is continuing its remit to shape the
in Security Posted 10 June 2019
Backed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and supported by UK cyber company Surevine, a generous, fully-funded PhD studentship is on offer in machine learning and cyber security at the University of Surrey,
in Aerospace / Security / Events Posted 7 June 2019
Organisers of The Emergency Services Show (NEC, Birmingham, 18th-19th September) have announced two new features at this year’s event: the SkyBound Rescuer Drone Seminar and a SkyBound Rescuer Drone Zone.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 6 June 2019
Boeing released its 2019 Global Environment Report yesterday, highlighting the company's efforts towards building cleaner, more fuel-efficient airplanes and finding innovative ways to recycle and conserve resources,
in Aerospace / Security Posted 6 June 2019
In a UK airport first, Heathrow has announced the rollout of new computed tomography (CT) security equipment throughout the airport over the next few years.
in Security Posted 6 June 2019
BMT has been awarded a crucial contract to design two advanced Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) for the expanding US offshore wind industry, which will be deployed to safely and securely service Ørsted’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind
in Security Posted 5 June 2019
G4S recently won the tender to supply and implement the complete security technology solution for one of Greece’s busiest sea ports, the Port of Rhodes.
in Security / Events Posted 4 June 2019
The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) today visited Glasgow as part of a multi-venue tour and arrived in George Square to spread the word about their battle against countryside lawlessness with the special SPARC in the City event.
in Security Posted 4 June 2019
Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Cressida Rose Dick CBE QPM, last week welcomed a litter of puppies who were officially ‘passing out’ as fully fledged police dogs.
in Defence / Security Posted 4 June 2019
UK provider of digital forensics, data analytics and cyber security services, CCL Group, has announced the acquisition of Milton Keynes based Evidence Talks, a digital forensics provider with over 25 years’ experience in supplying technology and
in Security Posted 3 June 2019
BAE Systems has partnered with robotic process automation (RPA) firm UiPath, in developing suites of software robots that its customers can use to automate high-volume, repetitive business processes.
in Security Posted 3 June 2019
Smiths Detection’s advanced explosives and chemical trace-detection technology is to be deployed in a broad security initiative that was launched last Friday by the European Commission (EC).
in Security Posted 29 May 2019
Kent-based security fencing manufacturer Jacksons Fencing has expanded its hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) range with Impakt Defender by Rosehill Security, a provider of engineered rubber perimeter security products and
in Security / Space Posted 29 May 2019
Inmarsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Minas Gerais State Government in Brazil to explore the potential of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for monitoring the integrity of mine tailings dams in the region.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 28 May 2019
Designer and manufacturer of high-impact protective cases and advanced portable lighting, Peli Products, has introduced the PELI Air 1745 Long Case.
in Defence / Security Posted 28 May 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) today announced a new Innovation Focus Area (IFA) for defence, which will provide funding to innovators for even the most ‘light bulb’ of moments in revolutionary radar thinking.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 28 May 2019
Glasgow Airport’s disruptive passenger campaign has been launched by the UK Aviation Minister Baroness Vere, ahead of the 2019 summer season.
in Defence / Security Posted 24 May 2019
BAE Systems achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) DevOps Competency Consulting Partner status, furthering the company position for developing and operating government cloud environments.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 24 May 2019
Validair is urging customers to move to the latest version of FMS monitoring software from TSI Inc., FMS5, which upgrades users from FMS3, adding a host of additional features, including compatibility with the latest generation of
in Security / Events Posted 24 May 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) will be hosting a Security Showcase event in central London on 26th June 2019.
in Defence / Security Posted 23 May 2019
Hampshire based Serco Group today announced that it has agreed the acquisition of US defence contractor Naval Systems Business Unit (NSBU) – which provides naval designs, systems engineering and production support services to the US Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy –
in Defence / Security Posted 23 May 2019
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced £22 million in funding for Army cyber operations centres.
in Security Posted 22 May 2019
The UK's largest water and waste company has awarded two multimillion-pound perimeter protection contracts to security fencing systems manufacturer Zaun
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 22 May 2019
Provider of global trade and supply chain management software, AEB, has partnered with Bongers Expeditie and ChannelPorts, to offer a central customs platform with a network of customs brokers (used for this
in Security Posted 22 May 2019
KPMG and PwC are comfortably the UK’s top cyber recruiters, according to new data released by the world’s largest job site, Indeed.
in Security Posted 21 May 2019
BMT has partnered with Penguin Shipyard International (PSI), an established builder of high-speed commercial vessels, for the new 36m Service Accommodation Transfer Vessel (SATV) and 26m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV).
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 21 May 2019
Cambridge Pixel, a developer of radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems, has enhanced its multifunction real-time data recorder (RDR) to include audio data capture and playback.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 20 May 2019
From today, visitors from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the US, will be able to use ePassport gates at ports across the UK and juxtaposed controls in a move designed to speed up border
in Defence / Security Posted 15 May 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is holding a collaboration event for its ‘Don’t Blow It’ competition, on mitigating the threat of chemical and biological weapons on the battlefield.
in Defence / Security Posted 15 May 2019
A new open-source software framework designed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and developed by the 5-eyes nations (UK, US, Australia, NZ and Canada) – known as 'Stone Soup' – is now available to help improve tracking
in Security Posted 14 May 2019
There are at least 181,000 offenders linked to serious and organised crime (SOC) in the UK, the National Crime Agency (NCA) revealed today, as it launched its National Strategic Assessment (NSA) 2019 – the most comprehensive study yet of the
in Defence / Security Posted 14 May 2019
Belfast tech startup, Liopa, has been selected to take part in a new Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) initiative, which is investigating how behavioural analytics can improve understanding and measurement, help make
in Defence / Security / Space Posted 13 May 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a competition which seeks proposals for novel and innovative solutions that can develop the UK Defence and Security space capabilities; specifically those that are not
in Security Posted 13 May 2019
The UK Minister for National Security and Economic Crime, Ben Wallace, is hosting an event in Newport, Wales today, alongside representatives from the Welsh government and Welsh law enforcement, to launch a strategy aimed at protecting
in Security Posted 10 May 2019
Officers from the National Crime Agency working as part of the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) have obtained a Property Freezing Order over nine residential properties in County Down and County Antrim under the
in Security Posted 9 May 2019
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has opened up its counter terrorism workshop to the security industry and G4S in Canada has become the first security company to partner with the RCMP to host its three day workshop
in Aerospace / Security Posted 9 May 2019
For the next 12 months, a new drone trial is taking place to support vital search and rescue (SAR) action around the coast of Essex, thanks to a partnership between Essex Police, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Royal National
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 8 May 2019
Academics and industry experts with pioneering ideas capable of producing the next generation of aviation and border security can apply for funding through the Future Screening for Aviation and Borders
in Aerospace / Defence / Security Posted 1 May 2019
In a trial that heralds a step change in beyond-line-of-sight UAV imagery transmission, Cobham Aerospace Communications has successfully completed a proof of concept satcom system – dubbed AVIATOR UAV 500 (part Cobham's AVIATOR
in Defence / Security Posted 30 April 2019
Raytheon has launched a new cybersecurity apprenticeship programme in the UK in the latest stage of a £2 million investment benefitting British technology education.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 30 April 2019
Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) supplier Dainippon, has received an order to supply HI-SCAN XCT 10080, a next generation, high-speed explosives detection system (EDS), for Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
in Security / Events Posted 30 April 2019
The UK Policing Minister yesterday chaired the first meeting of a new taskforce that will drive work to tackle residential burglary, bringing together the police, industry leads, charities (such as Crimestoppers and Victim
in Security Posted 30 April 2019
UK perimeter security solutions provider, Jacksons Fencing, has released findings about the UK’s leading physical security issues from its report ‘Setting the Standard for Security’, revealing a concerning
in Security Posted 30 April 2019
A major new seabed observatory that will provide critical information about earthquake and tsunami hazards is to be deployed offshore Vancouver, Canada, using long endurance acoustic sensing technology supplied by Sonardyne
in Aerospace / Security Posted 29 April 2019
Police Scotland’s ability to search for missing and vulnerable people will be enhanced with the introduction of state of the art Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
in Aerospace / Security Posted 29 April 2019
Smiths Detection has added weapon detection to the innovative iCMORE family of smart and adaptable object recognition algorithms.
in Security Posted 29 April 2019
These commitments are designed to improve public confidence, support the criminal justice system and ensure the quality and stability of forensics provision.
in Defence / Security Posted 25 April 2019
Survitec has introduced its Inflatable Walls Training System (IWTS) to the European military and law enforcement communities for the first time since finalising a milestone licencing agreement.
in Security Posted 25 April 2019
Dorset-headquartered cyber-security company C3IA Solutions has recruited two new staff – including the former attaché at the British Embassy in Washington DC.
in Defence / Security Posted 25 April 2019
Avon Rubber plc hasannounced that Avon Protection has been awarded a contract valued at $16.6 million to supply mask systems together with a range of related filters, spares and accessories to a military customer.
in Security / Space Posted 25 April 2019
Horizon Technologies and the Satellite Applications Catapult have signed a contract to adapt Horizon Technologies’ existing FlyingFish signals intelligence (SIGINT) system for a 6U
in Security Posted 24 April 2019
Informed by its enhanced understanding of the evolving threat to the UK from Serious and Organised Crime (SOC), the National Crime Agency (NCA) last week published its Annual Plan for 2019/20, setting out its operational priorities for the year ahead and
in Aerospace / Security Posted 23 April 2019
Rohde & Schwarz announced today that it has secured a five-year Framework Agreement with MAG (Manchester Airports Group), to supply the latest generation of R&S QPS201 security scanners to Manchester, London Stansted and East
in Security / Events Posted 23 April 2019
Specialist application security company, Appsecco, will be bringing its automated cloud security training session back to Black Hat USA, being held at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from 3rd to 8th August 2019.
in Security Posted 12 April 2019
Thames Valley Police and Hampshire’s Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit will be the first forces in the country to utilise new technology to help reduce the number of people using their mobile phones whilst driving.
in Defence / Security Posted 11 April 2019
A consortium including Cranfield University has been granted £28 million by the Department for Education to build an Institute of Digital Technology (IoT) at Bletchley Park, with two additional hubs in Oxford and
in Defence / Security Posted 11 April 2019
A new police dog has passed basic training and will join the team with the Ministry of Defence Police at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
in Aerospace / Security Posted 10 April 2019
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is making more funding available for innovations that enhance aviation security measures, courtesy of the Future Aviation Security Solutions (FASS) programme.
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 10 April 2019
Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the theme for this year’s 'AI Fest', an annual conference hosted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) that explores the implications of AI for Defence and Security.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 9 April 2019
Volunteer Police Cadets from Basildon, Essex, took their roles to new heights recently when they spent the day at Stansted Airport to learn more about the specialist teams based there that work round the clock to keep the
in Security Posted 9 April 2019
Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) has adapted ScanVan, its vehicle-mounted mobile X-ray system originally developed to help protect ports and borders, for use in the commercial security market, at locations such as concerts, sports arenas, convention
in Defence / Security / Events Posted 9 April 2019
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a £2 million competition for proposals to tackle the future threats of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
in Defence / Security Posted 8 April 2019
Rosehill Security has announced a distribution agreement with ARX Perimeters (ARX) that will make its innovative range of hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) barriers and perimeter security products available in the US market for the
in Aerospace / Security Posted 4 April 2019
Dyer & Butler has won a major contract to deliver enabling and drainage works secured as part of the planned development programme at London City Airport.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 4 April 2019
Mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy McCann and Partners have completed the MEP design for a £5m state of the art fire station at Bristol Airport, which has now been handed over.
in Defence / Security Posted 3 April 2019
NP Aerospace, formerly part of Morgan Advanced Materials, is set to strengthen its position in the global defence and security market under new ownership.
in Defence / Security Posted 3 April 2019
Jonas Jonsson has taken on the role as Managing Director for 4C Strategies UK and International operations, headed from London.
in Security Posted 3 April 2019
LOCKEN has been selected to modernise secure access management for half of all substations in the national network of EDF subsidiary Enedis.
in Security Posted 3 April 2019
As researchers seek solutions to the problem of people carrying concealed blades in public places, six UK companies have been funded a share of more than £460,000 to fast-track innovative technologies that aim to detect
in Defence / Security Posted 2 April 2019
This week the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) welcomes new Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Andrea Bishop, who will celebrate 30 years’ police service later this year.
in Security Posted 2 April 2019
North-east IT company Converged Communication Solutions has appointed one of Scotland’s foremost cyber security experts, Gerry Grant, in a move designed to help businesses better combat the growing threat posed by cyber
in Security Posted 2 April 2019
Deloitte’s Channel Islands advisory expertise continues to grow in strength and depth with the appointment of cyber expert Caroline Honeycombe as Manager in the Risk Advisory team.
in Aerospace / Defence / Security / Space Posted 2 April 2019
Thales has completed its acquisition of Gemalto for €4.8 billion, creating a Group providing technologies that underpin the critical decision chain for companies, organisations and governments.
in Security Posted 2 April 2019
G4S announces that by mutual agreement with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) it will permanently transfer the management of HMP Birmingham to Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) with effect from 1st July 2019.
in Security Posted 1 April 2019
Today sees the creation of the new national UK Protected Persons Service.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 1 April 2019
Smiths Detection announced that it has been awarded a contract with Central Japan International Airport Co. Ltd to deploy security inspection equipment and smart lanes to boost Chubu Centrair
in Aerospace / Security Posted 27 March 2019
Passengers travelling through Bristol Airport can look forward to a more streamlined journey, following the introduction of Collins Aerospace’s SelfPass biometric solution.
in Security Posted 26 March 2019
G4S Cash Solutions Ireland has opened its new state of the art National Cash Centre in Dublin, which will serve over 3,000 businesses and financial institutions across Ireland.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 26 March 2019
Smiths Detection has achieved ECAC Standard 3.1 approval for its CTX 9800 DSi 0.5 m/s hold baggage explosives detection system.
in Aerospace / Security Posted 26 March 2019
JetBlue is advancing the boarding process at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with SelfPass — a biometric facial scanning process implemented by Collins Aerospace, in cooperation with US Customs and
in Aerospace / Security Posted 26 March 2019
Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd has partnered with Genetec (a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence), to integrate its range of Blighter ground surveillance radars with
in Defence / Security Posted 22 March 2019
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has signed a $1.98 billion (£1.51 billion) deal to purchase five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, to replace the UK's current E-3D Sentry aircraft and provide the Royal Air Force (RAF) with the
in Aerospace / Security Posted 21 March 2019
Smiths Detection has announced its partnership with Gold Coast Airport in Australia, part of Queensland Airports Limited, to trial Smiths Detection’s latest CT technology screening systems for passenger carry-on
in Defence / Security Posted 21 March 2019
QinetiQ Group plc today announced the appointment of Neil Johnson as an independent Non-executive Director to the QinetiQ Board with effect from 2nd April 2019, assuming the role of Chairman when Mark Elliott retires from the QinetiQ Board at the
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