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Dubai Police Commander-In-Chief welcomes Italian Ambassador to the UAE

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His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, has recently welcomed H.E Lorenzo Fanara, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to the UAE, and Mr Giuseppe Finocchiaro, Consul General of Italy in Dubai, with the aim to enhance cooperation between both sides. During the meeting, which was held at the Dubai […]

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UK updates plans for public emergency text alert system

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The UK government has updated its plans for a new public emergency text alert system with a launch now set for October. The system is intended to bolster the UK’s resilience and the move from the initial Summer 2022 date was announced by Lead Minister for Resilience and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Kit

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Axis Communications | assessing the response to Government’s Protect Duty consultation findings

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Following the publication on 10 January 2022 of the Government’s response to the Protect Duty public consultation[1], which ran from 26 February to 2 July 2021, Axis Communications’ Steven Kenny, Industry Liaison, Architecture and Engineering, examines the assessment: “Axis welcomes the response from Government and, indeed, from the majority of respondents to the consultation who

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Michelle Russell named SIA Chief Executive

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Michelle Russell has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the Security Industry Authority (SIA), the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in the United Kingdom. Russell has been serving as Acting Chief Executive of SIA since October 2020.  The regulator’s new Chief Executive has over 25 years’ experience of working in regulation and regulatory environments

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Plexal and UK DCMS launch Cyber Runway

UK government aims to support cyber start-ups

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The UK government has launched a new scheme to help cyber start-ups, small businesses and scaleups launch and grow their businesses. Cyber Runway will see entrepreneurs and businesses get access to business masterclasses, mentoring, product development support, networking events and backing to trade internationally and secure investment so they can turn their ideas into commercial

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Citadel Defense has won a sole source contract for $6M from the US DoD

Citadel wins US DoD counter drone contract

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Citadel Defense has won a sole source contract for $6M from a Classified US Department of Defense customer to build and deploy an AI-powered counter drone solution. The system will be deployed at sensitive government locations and operated by non-specialist military personnel and first responders. The solution has been designed to autonomously detect, classify, track

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InCadence wins 10-year biometric contract with US Department of State

InCadence wins 10-year contract for Ares mobile biometric system

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InCadence Strategic Solutions has been awarded a 10-year, $46.8 million contract to provide technical advice, application development, installation, modernisation and operational support for the implementation of the Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System (DSIAS) and the Ares mobile biometric system. “We are proud to have the opportunity to provide an award-winning technical solution that supports Department

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AeroVironment has introduced its standardised modular payload interface kits for RQ-20B Puma tactical unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

AeroVironment offers standardised modular payload interface kits for RQ-20B Puma

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AeroVironment has introduced its standardised modular payload interface kits for RQ-20B Puma tactical unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The Modular Payload Standard was established by US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in order to create a modular architectural standard for a wide variety of payloads on Groups 1 through 3 UAS. The kits enable third-party payload manufacturers,

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Everbridge Announces Successful Deployment of National Public Warning System for The United Kingdom

UK national public warning system relies on Everbridge

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Everbridge has successfully deployed its Public Warning Cell Broadcast technology within three of the largest Mobile Network Operators in the UK. This forms a key technology component of the UK Government’s first-ever nationwide emergency alerting system, planned for rollout later in 2021. The system allows the government to reach people quickly during national emergencies such

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A contract worth over £230 million for the RAF’s Poseidon Maritime Aircraft fleet has been signed with Boeing Defence UK

UK RAF submarine-hunter fleet gets £230m boost

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The UK government has signed a contract worth over £230 million for the RAF’s Poseidon Maritime Aircraft fleet with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK). Specialising in anti-submarine warfare, the Poseidon (P-8A) is the RAF’s multi-role maritime patrol aircraft. Working alongside the Royal Navy and close maritime allies such as the United States and Norway, Poseidon locates,

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CMA consults on UK emergency services’ mobile radio network

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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on whether to launch a market investigation into Motorola’s Airwave network – the mobile radio network used by all emergency services in Great Britain. The move follows concerns expressed about the impact of the dual role of Motorola as the owner of the company providing the

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Common Anti-Air Modular Missile

£500m firepower upgrade for UK’s Type 45 destroyers

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The UK’s Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers will receive a £500 million upgrade to enhance their firepower capability. Two new contracts have been awarded with the aim of developing the air defence systems of the destroyers. MBDA UK has been awarded an 11-year contract to integrate the Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM) programme, often referred

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British Army uses AI for the first time during Operation Cabrit

First British Army operation calls on AI

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The British Army has used Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the first time during Exercise Spring Storm, as part of Operation Cabrit in Estonia. Soldiers from the 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade used an AI engine which provides information on the surrounding environment and terrain. Through the development of significant automation and smart analytics, the engine is

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Nedap's AEOS receives CNPI certification

AEOS receives CPNI approval

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Nedap’s AEOS physical access control system has received certification from the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI), the UK Government’s national technical authority for physical and personnel protective security. To gain approval, systems must go through detailed CPNI testing to ensure they meet the required standards and provide the intrinsic level of protection

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Air Force airmen monitor battlespace movements at a simulated austere base during the Advanced Battle Management System exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 3, 2020.

US DOD seeks advanced command, control solution

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The US Department of Defense is currently looking for an advance command, control solution. The Joint All-Domain Command and Control’s (JADC2) strategy goal is to link networks and sensors to warfighters with shared data in cyber, land, sea, air and space across all of the military services and combatant commands in a secure manner and

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CBP officer at Charlotte Airport uses Simplified Arrival to process arriving traveller

Biometric technology implemented at Charlotte Airport

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Biometric facial comparison technology has been implemented at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) as part of the US Customs and Border Protection Agency’s (CBP) efforts to secure and streamline international travel. “CBP is expanding the use of facial biometrics at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to provide travelers a safe, touchless international arrival process that

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CDSE Security Awareness

CDSE opens registration for further free classes

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Registration is now open for the Fall semester of US Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Education classes that run from August 23 to December 17, 2021. The courses have been designed to enhance analytical thinking and problem solving skills, as well as gain critical knowledge about principle concepts and facts that anyone who

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UK invests in 14 new Chinooks

UK agrees deal to modernise its Chinook fleet

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The UK Ministry of Defence has agreed a £1.4 billion contract to modernise its Chinook fleet over the coming decade. The move will see 14 of the new H-47(ER) helicopters replace some of the country’s older models and modernise the UK’s heavy lift capabilities. “Proven on both UK and overseas operations time and again over

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Partnership opens opportunities for new and small businesses to work with the US DOD

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The US Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) have signed a memorandum of agreement to collaborate on expanding the country’s national security innovation base. The new partnership links two DOD organisations with a common mission to establish an annual, joint programme plan to leverage

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UK highlights its capability in providing security for large events

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The UK’s Department for International Trade is highlighting the country’s capabilities for large-scale event security with a new brochure. Major Event Security: An introduction to UK capability is the first in a series of promotional literature that highlights the UK security sector’s strengths to international buyers. The document explains how industry can help to ensure

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UK sets out its future defence plans

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The UK is set to invest an extra £24 billion in defence and spend £210 billion on equipment programmes over the next decade. The figures were announced as part of the country’s Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign policy. The Integrated Review has also seen the creation of a Counter-Terrorism Operations Centre, the

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UK doubles Safer Streets fund budget

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The UK has doubled the budget for its Safer Streets fund to £45 million. The fund is used by local authorities across the UK to improve neighbourhoods with enhanced lighting and CCTV coverage. The decision comes in response to the outpouring of experiences and concerns following the death of Sarah Everard. The announcement came following

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Policy review puts cyber at the centre of the UK’s security

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The UK’s Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign policy is to be published this week. The review will set out the importance of cyber technology to the UK’s way of life – whether it’s defeating its enemies on the battlefield, making the internet a safer place or developing cutting-edge tech to improve people’s

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HID Global launches Libya’s first ePassport programmme

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HID Global has deployed the government of Libya’s first diplomatic and special ePassport programme. HID provided Libya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) with HID Integrale, a secure end-to-end solution that expedites the application and issuance processes and manages the entire ePassport lifecycle. For improved security, the redesigned and modernised booklets include a durable polycarbonate datapage

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UK appoints Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner

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Fraser Sampson has been named as the UK’s new independent Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner. The new role replaces the two part time posts of the Biometrics Commissioner and Surveillance Camera Commissioner. Fraser Sampson, who took up his post on 1 March, will promote compliance with the Surveillance Camera Code and rules on police use

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Sentinel Photonics awarded UK government funding

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A new photonics spin-out company that provides novel laser detection and protection products for military users has been awarded funding from the UK government. Using research undertaken by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), Sentinel Photonics offers a range of laser detection and protection products that reportedly offer protection from laser-based threats for dismounted

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Further successful tests for PRT’s CODA-1 weapon detection system

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The CODA-1(Cognitive Object Detection Apparatus) system from Plymouth Rock Technologies has undergone further successful testing for detection of various concealed weaponry on a person at the PRT laboratories. CODA is an ultra-compact radar device that can be used for a variety of applications across many industries, covering everything from traditional radar for drone or aircraft

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UK creates Cyber Security Council

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The UK government has created a new independent body to boost career opportunities and professional standards for the country’s cyber security sector. The DCMS-funded UK Cyber Security Council will provide a single governing voice for the industry to establish the knowledge, skills and experience required for a range of cyber security jobs, bringing it in

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SIA announces changes to the training required for an SIA licence

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The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is making changes to the training people need to take before they can get a front line SIA licence. From 1 April 2021 SIA will introduce updated qualifications for all sectors except close protection and vehicle immobilisation, and applicants must have a first aid qualification before they can take the

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Thales supports Belgian and Netherlands Navies with radar

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The Navies of Belgium and the Netherlands are equipping 12 next generation Mine Counter Measures Vessels with Thales’ NS50 radars for air and surface surveillance with fire control capabilities. Thales describes its NS50 as “the world’s most compact, affordable 4D multi-function naval radar in the market”. It offers air and surface detection, tracking and classification

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Home Office working to restore Police National Computer data

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Home Office engineers have worked throughout the weekend to restore data lost from the Police National Computer as a result of human error during a routine housekeeping data update earlier this week. Working with the NPCC and other policing partners, data engineers within the Home Office Digital, Data and Technology function continue to develop and

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£3m announced to fund DASA Intelligent Ship Phase 2

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The second phase of funded proposals has been announced for the UK’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Intelligent Ship competition. Phase 2 of Intelligent Ship, run by DASA on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), sought novel technologies for use by the military in 2030 and beyond. Nine projects have been funded,

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Reserve Bank of New Zealand suffers data breach

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A third-party file sharing service used by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua to share and store some sensitive information, has been illegally accessed. Governor Adrian Orr stated that the breach has been contained, but that it would take time to determine the impact. “We are actively working with domestic and

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MBDA wins £550 million contract from UK MoD

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MBDA Systems has received a contract valued at £550 million for production of the SPEAR3 missile system from the UK’s Ministry of Defence. The network enabled miniature cruise missile can travel long distances at high-subsonic speed and over the next decade will become the primary air-to-ground weapon for the UK’s F-35B Lightning jets. “MBDA is

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Icelandic Police opts for Idemia for its new entry/exit system

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The National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police and Isavia, operator of Keflavik, Iceland’s main airport and other airports, have selected Idemia to provide a comprehensive border management system for all air and sea border crossing points, including new equipment. Backed by this new system, Schengen Member State Iceland will comply with EU Entry/Exit System (EU-EES)

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Romanian Border Police opt for Motorola Solutions bodycams

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The Romanian Border Police has invested in more than 3,000 Motorola Solutions VB400 body-worn cameras. These will be deployed alongside back-end evidence management software, VideoManager, across the force. The Romanian Border Police are responsible for approximately 3,150 km of borders, dealing with a variety of challenges, from securing and controlling the state borders to ensuring

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Switzerland signs new police co-operation agreement with the UK

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The UK and Switzerland have signed a new Police Cooperation Agreement which the countries hope will further intensify joint UK-Swiss efforts to tackle crime. The agreement was co-signed by UK Security Minister James Brokenshire and Swiss Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter. The agreement will facilitate the exchange of information and intelligence in order to assist investigations

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ACT app reaches 100,000 user milestone

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More than 100,000 security and resilience specialists in crowded places now have access to the Action Counters Terrorism application for business. That means more than 100,000 people across almost 8,000 UK organisations are now receiving advice and guidance directly from Counter Terrorism Policing straight to their smart phone or tablet. The app has also recently

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Surveillance Camera Commissioner releases LFR guidance

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The UK’s Surveillance Camera Commissioner (SCC), Tony Porter, has issued best practice guidance, Facing the Camera, to all police forces in England and Wales. The guidance is for forces to follow when considering the deployment of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) surveillance camera technology. It is the first guidance to be released since the Court of

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BAE Systems wins £2.4 billion UK munitions contract

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BAE Systems has been awarded a new 15-year contract to supply munitions to the UK’s Ministry of Defence. The contract, called the Next Generation Munitions Solution (NGMS), is due to commence in January 2023 and will succeed the current Munitions Acquisition, the Supply Solution (MASS) contract, and covers the delivery of munitions products and engineering

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ESET Research discovers Lazarus attack in South Korea

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ESET researchers have discovered attempts to deploy Lazarus malware via a supply-chain attack (on less secure parts of the supply network) in South Korea. In order to deliver its malware, the attackers used an unusual supply-chain mechanism, abusing legitimate South Korean security software and digital certificates stolen from two different companies. The attack was made

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A quick guide to Identiv’s SCR3310 v2.0 USB smart card reader

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Identiv’s ultra-compact SCR3310 v2.0 smart card reader is CAC and PIV-approved, and adapts for government, enterprise, or home use. It’s FIPS-201-certified and TAA-compliant, available in USB A and USB C, and is EMV-compliant for cashless transactions.

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Further Nightingale Courts open in UK as temporary jury rooms rolled out

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Two new ‘Nightingale Courts’ in Bristol and Chester will begin hearing cases this week as part of a UK government move to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the British justice system. Located temporarily at the Bristol Law Society and Chester Town Hall, the government hopes these new facilities will free up rooms in nearby

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