Sedgefield based Kromek's D3M radiation detector has been selected by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service under Lot 6 of the Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Equipment Uplift contract on the UK’s National Resilience Framework.

In his opening ceremony speech at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 yesterday, Kevin Craven, ADS CEO and Chair, Farnborough International, stressed the importance of UK advanced manufacturing and partnership - between industry, government and international partners - in securing sustainability and future advantage.

Engineering, technology and consulting firm Expleo will be exhibiting at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 from 22nd- 26th July, demonstrating innovative design and manufacturing solution for next-generation aircraft.

Giant silhouettes of soldiers have been used to create a new public art installation in Wiltshire to inform and educate the public about the dangers of accessing military land.

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) supported by Innovate UK Loans Ltd (Innovate UK) are working together to offer Defence Innovation Loans.

An innovative connection solution characterised by a 3-in-1 locking mechanism which provides reliable performance for demanding military and civilian applications, the ODU AMC (Advanced Military Connector) range, is now being expanded to address retro-fit requirements.

Babcock have supplied four extreme weather response vehicles to the London Fire Brigade (LFB) which will be trialled this summer to respond to the growing threat of grass fires and wildfires.

Serco has appointed Tom Read to the new role of Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer.

ADS and Farnborough International are launching the UK Government Hub at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 (FIA2024) next week (22nd-26th July), providing a dedicated platform for 10 government departments and agencies to collaborate directly with UK businesses.

A UK start-up is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) robot that will perform critical tasks in environments too hazardous for humans.

UK based provider of bespoke firefighting nozzles, Delta Fire, has unveiled its new £5.5 million state of the art design and manufacturing facility in Norwich.

Strategic Command recently contributed to the enhancement of allied cyber defences through multinational Exercise Baltic Mule, held in Poland.

On a visit last Friday to HMP Five Wells, Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood set out how the new UK government will stop the impending collapse of the criminal justice system.

A group of 28 school students from the local area took part in work experience at London Gatwick for the very first time.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has published the findings from its public consultation on the future of its business approval scheme.

Last month the Wales Ambulance Service - a Charity - attended its 50,000th mission.

A National Crime Agency (NCA) officer has received the accolade of ‘reservist of the year’, at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards.

Strategic Command’s bursary programme to encourage talented young people into digital and cyber careers in Defence has kicked off for 100 students in Lancashire.

IFS has acquired EmpowerMX, an AI-powered aviation maintenance software provider specialising in Airframe Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solutions and confirmed it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Copperleaf Technologies Inc., provider of enterprise decision analytics software to firms managing critical infrastructure.

The UK and international allies have issued a new alert which shines a light on how China state-sponsored actors have evolved their techniques for launching cyber attacks.

G3 Systems Limited has just started construction works to improve the facilities and security of the British Embassy in Luanda, Angola.

Heathrow Airport has made a multiyear investment in Genetec solutions which is enabling them to continuously and securely transform operations.

The UK’s first dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) fire course, which will provide emergency responders with practical training in managing EV involved fires combined with critical safety awareness, has been developed at the International Fire Training Centre (IFTC), managed and operated by Serco.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper yesterday set out the first steps to establishing a new UK Border Security Command (BSC), to strengthen Britain’s border security and smash the criminal smuggling gangs making millions out of small boat crossings.

The National Crime Agency (NCA) has coordinated international action against illicit software which has been used by cybercriminals for over a decade to infiltrate victims’ IT systems and conduct attacks.

Darktrace has launched its new service offering, Darktrace Managed Detection & Response (MDR), combining its detection and response capabilities, with the expertise of its global analyst team.

Maxon will present its range of DC motor drive systems for aerospace, space and drone industries at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 22nd-26th July.

AtkinsRéalis has been appointed to deliver projects and professional services for a new major national framework aimed at supporting low-carbon infrastructure and sustainability targets as the UK’s emissions reduction deadline for 2030 draws closer.

This month sees the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) delivering their 100th initial foundation training programme for new Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs).

Expleo has released new research which finds that 98% of business leaders believe AI will have transformed their industry within the next three years and in response 24% have already deployed AI tools, whilst a further 72% expect to deploy AI tools in the next 12 months.

Marshall has passed a significant engineering milestone with the delivery of its first AeroMedical Evacuation System (AMES) to the Bangladesh Air Force.

LEMO has announced the release of its innovative new Modular Plastic (MP) Series that complements the REDEL connector family.

Balfour Beatty has announced that Nick Crossfield will join the Group later this year as CEO of its UK Construction Services business.

IPFL - a family-run business in Waltham Abbey, Essex - has enhanced its reputation for high standards in advanced tech design and manufacturing, following its completion of the process to join the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR).

Smiths Detection today announces that it is partnering with Flughafen Zürich AG (Zurich Airport) to trial the use of the advanced HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX Model S carry-on baggage X-ray scanners and the iLane A20 ATRS smart automatic tray return system, at two security lanes in the airport.

Hampshire headquartered Roke has today launched its Roke Agile Counter-UAS, a portable and deployable system dedicated to enable military and civilian organisations to tackle the growing and evolving threat posed by Unmanned Air Systems (UAS).

Telford based Getac today launched the next generation F110 tablet, which combines fully rugged reliability with a host of powerful new upgrades for enhanced performance and efficiency in the field.

UK-based specialist in advanced unmanned system and munitions technologies, Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics Inc., an innovator in vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, today announced a landmark long-term strategic relationship and the first distribution agreement to bring the pioneering dual-use autonomous Transwing ...

A police tactic designed to disrupt criminal activity and provide a reassuring presence for the public will be in place for this year’s The 152nd Open at Royal Troon in South Ayrshire.

Cambridge based cybersecurity specialist Darktrace, has won the UK 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.

The Great British Employers of Veterans programme has today unveiled its 2024 ranking of the Top 50 employers for the UK Armed Forces community.

Radio frequency (RF) technology specialists SPX Communication Technologies, has today launched its BLACKTALON Ecosystem, a new Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) capability based on the operationally proven BLACKTALON solution.

Wolverhampton based cybersecurity company Goldilock, today announced a series of strategic channel partnerships with distributors and value-added resellers (VARs) to fuel global expansion.

Barum & Dewar has secured another follow-on order from In-Space Missions for multiple satellite containers.

The latest figures published by ADS Group reveal that the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £38.2 billion in value to the UK economy in 2023, a growth of 50% in the last 10 years.

Aerospace innovators will showcase cutting-edge technology to healthcare and government leaders in Llanbedr next month (11th July), as part of a project to ready the Welsh NHS for drone-based services.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue has expanded its vehicle fleet with Kodiaq SUVs, fully prepared for duty thanks to a Škoda approved converter, which will be used by the service for flexible duty officer transport when attending incidents.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has published new guidance videos for business users, licence holders and licence applicants.

Bracknell based Panasonic Mobile Solutions Business Division has introduced the Toughbook 40 Tactical, advancing in-vehicle connectivity with command and control defence networks in wheeled and military tracked vehicles.

Wappenham based Enterprise Control Systems (ECS), part of the SPX Communication Technologies platform, has expanded its partnership with expert radiocommunication distributor SORRAC, to provide the French security and police teams with advanced Radio Frequency (RF) and Tactical Data Link capabilities.

The National Crime Agency (NCA) has dismantled the servers of prominent malware ‘droppers’ which have enabled cyber criminals to conduct ransomware attacks around the world.

Babcock has taken the wraps off the new medium wheelbase variant of its military utility platform, the General Logistics Vehicle (GLV), at Eurosatory this week.

Babcock today announced a new strategic partnership with the Air and Space Institute (ASI), aimed at developing students' sector specific skills.

London headquartered AI software specialist Adarga, today announced the acquisition of US strategic risk intelligence firm, J2X Solutions.

G3 Systems has announced a rolling refurbishment programme, contracted by the UK MoD’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) agency, to extend the working life of their operationally proven and highly acclaimed Tactical Containerised Dog Accommodation (TCDA) for use by 1st Military Working Dogs (MWD) Regiment, based at St Georges Barracks, North ...

Over the weekend, the UK's Department for Transport (DfT) announced that from 00:01 on Sunday 9th June 2024, 100ml restrictions on liquids will temporarily be reintroduced at UK airports.

Leicester headquartered Base Materials has launched a new buoyancy repair and refurbishment service providing remotely operated vehicle (ROV) owners and operators with a more sustainable alternative to purchasing new buoyancy modules.

Sedgefield based radiation and biological detection company Kromek, will focus on the latest evolution of its D5 RIID at Eurosatory next week (17th-21st June), which can now be mounted onto any unattended UGV platform.

Hughes Europe has announced its strategic expansion into the military, defence and government sectors across pan-European nations, with launch of Konnect VHTS Services in collaboration with Telespazio.

Bristol Airport is inviting expressions of interests from potential partners to take part in a two-stage tendering process for the provision of its security services at the Airport.

Digital engineering and data specialist Cognizant, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Belcan, LLC, supplier of Engineering Research & Development (ER&D) services, for approximately $1.3 billion in cash and stock, subject to customary adjustments.

Telford based manufacturer of rugged technology for the defence and security sectors, Getac, will be presenting its latest technology innovations at Eurosatory 2024, from 17th to 21st June at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, France.

Police Scotland will deploy 10,500 Motorola Solutions VB400 body cameras to frontline police officers across the country, it was announced today.

Bridgepoint has become the new majority shareholder of MyDefence, a provider of counter unmanned aerial systems, known as C-UAS or counter drone technology.

Supacat will be showcasing the HMT Mk2 equipped with the Exsel Mast and Dedrone C-UAS technology, installed tactical computer software enabling battlefield communications by Leonardo DRS and integrated Remote Weapons Station (RWS) from Kongsberg, at Eurosatory in Paris (17th - 21st June).

Following the amendment to the UK Government’s Aviation Security Regulations on 1st June Farnborough Airport has announced the completion of its £3 million security screening upgrade.

Bristol Airport has invested £11.5 million in next generation security scanners, enabling all customers travelling through security the ability to keep mobile phones, laptops and liquids in their hand luggage.

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) turned the spotlight on over 40 security innovations at the DASA Security Showcase, focusing on solutions which ranged from cyber defence and drone systems to enhancing crowd safety using AI.

Software development and data intelligence solutions company Naimuri, has signed up to the Police Industry Charter to formalise its commitment to the standards, best practices and principles for collaboration set out for UK policing and the technology industry.

A leader of what was once the world’s most harmful cyber crime group has been unmasked and sanctioned by the UK, US and Australia, following a National Crime Agency-led international disruption campaign.

In 2018 all UK airports were advised of new Government legislation for the introduction of new security screening technology.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has announced that Heather Baily QPM is continuing in her role as Chair.

Smith Myers has been selected to be integrated on the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Cormorant Search and Rescue Helicopter Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU) Project.

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and Sodexo have agreed, in principle, terms to enable HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire to be brought under public sector control, the Prisons Minister announced yesterday.

Provider of x-ray imaging systems for security and industrial inspection, 3DX-RAY Ltd, recently welcomed Jane Hunt MP to its Barrow Upon Soar facilty, where she saw how the company has integrated AI machine learning into its Axis-CXi mail screening X-ray system.

Serious young offenders are to be turned away from gangs and knife crime through rigorous education and training at the UK’s first Secure School.

Babcock has reinforced its commitment to securing the critical nuclear skills the UK needs to deliver national security and energy resilience.

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is leading on the creation of the United Kingdom Microbial Forensics Consortium (UKMFC).

A sophisticated network of UK-funded cameras worth £1.6 million has been installed on the Albania-Kosovo border to tackle illegal migration and criminal gangs.

New measures, anticipated to establish a global benchmark for enhancing the protection of AI models against hacking and sabotage, were unveiled today by the UK government.

In a commercial world-first, quantum navigation technology developed in the UK, supported through UKRI funding, has been successfully tested in flight.

Babcock France and Airbus Helicopters have been awarded a new contract to support the EC145 fleet of the Direction Générale de la Sécurité Civile and the Gendarmerie Nationale.

Police Scotland will host the 62nd annual National Police Dog Trials from Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd May.

BCB International Ltd have won a UK Government grant that will allow for the implementation of the FireDragon Fuel for Ukraine (FFU) project.

Kromek, the Sedgefield Co. Durham based designer and manufacturer of radiological and biological detectors, Kromek, today launches its new generation RayMon detector.

Serco has established a training partnership with the Corporation of Trinity House, whereby Officer Cadets supported under Trinity House’s Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme (MNSS) will be provided with training berths aboard some of Serco’s vessels.

Digital forensics and cyber security specialist CCL Solutions has been confirmed as a delivery partner to Jacobs – the recently announced prime supplier of advanced cyber security solutions to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Two cyber security technicians are following in the footsteps of our sporting Olympic stars, as they prepare to represent the UK at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, known as the ‘skills Olympics’.

Salt Communications have announced their graduation from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) for Startups Programme.

Edinburgh based Zelim’s intelligent detection and tracking solution, ZOE, has been deployed for the first time in the oil and gas sector.

Serco has been awarded a £200 million, 10 year contract to manage HMP Ashfield in South Gloucestershire following a competitive procurement process.

Data infrastructure company for artificial intelligence (AI), Scale AI, has selected London as the location for its first European headquarters, reinforcing the company’s mission to accelerate the development of AI globally.

The 252 recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced today, celebrating the achievements of UK businesses.

Babcock International Group (Babcock) has secured a new contract with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) that will add long term resilience to the charity’s pre-hospital emergency care flight operations.

ODU Connectors will be demonstrating products specifically designed for battery applications, such as its ODU-MAC Power Connector for high-current and high-voltage, at the Battery Cells & Systems Expo, taking place at the NEC, 15th-16th May.

The Interconnect Technology Suppliers Association (ITSA) has released its first quarter report for 2024, which reveals ITSA members have seen overall growth of 10% in connector orders, with some segments outperforming expectations, such as military and commercial which are up by 30%.

Roke has appointed Raj Dedi as Futures Director, with immediate effect.

In line with A New Met for London, the Met's use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) camera technology is guided by data, its deployments available to the public and its success outperforming predictions.

More than one hundred jobs from over a dozen employers are on offer as Bristol Airport holds its Spring Careers Fair for prospective candidates Monday 13th May.

Securitas UK has announced a new solution in partnership with Axis Communications, to mitigate one of the biggest risk factors for spontaneous combustion, combining a series of thermal temperature cameras, optical cameras, IoT sensors and offsite monitoring.

Sensing for Asset Protection with Integrated Electronic Networked Technology (SAPIENT) was developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and first published as a British Standards Institute (BSI) standard in July 2023.

Greater powers for the National Crime Agency (NCA) and police to seize, freeze and destroy cryptoassets used by criminals have come into force today.