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Securitas has officially achieved FREDD (Free Running Explosive Detection Dog) certification – the EU standard for the use of dogs in aviation cargo security. Working in conjunction with the Department for Transport (DfT), this ground-breaking achievement means Securitas now provides the highest levels of explosives detection using our four-legged friends. Government-certified detection dog service Not only do ever-present terrorist threats make this an essential arm of the security pro...

HENSOLDT, the new German sensor house, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with UK private equity firm ECI and management to acquire the UK provider of security and maritime radar solutions Kelvin Hughes, London. The transaction is subject to anti-trust approvals and closing is expected in the third quarter of 2017. “Kelvin Hughes is highly successful in the marine and security markets, while HENSOLDT has a strong position in the higher-end military and surveillance radar domain”,...

Dedrone, a security company that developed the world’s first software to detect drones and protect high-value airspace from drone threats, announced their operations are expanding into serving the federal market, through the addition of three U.S. military veterans to their salesforce and advisory board, as well as expanding operations to a third office in Washington, D.C. Dedrone currently is headquartered in San Francisco and has operations in Kassel, Germany. The addition of former mili...

With security concerns intensifying, the security of flying increasingly depends on cross-industry and multi-stakeholder dialogues and collaboration to tackle new and shared vulnerabilities.Airport securityMaintaining active surveillance, alerting security personnel to potential threats and long-range detection capabilities remain prevalent challenges for perimeter security at airport facilities.TB Forum Safety & Security Technologies 2018 will gather directors for the safety of ai...

Airstar Aerospace—a designer and manufacturer of stratospheric balloons, tethered balloons, as well as airship and thermal insulation for satellites (MLI)—will exhibit for the first time at the International Paris Air Show 2017 (Paris-Le Bourget, 19th – 25th June, 2017) within the SAFE Cluster Pavilion (PACA region, hall 4 stand B78). Eagle Owl ISR tethered balloon Romain Chabert, Managing Director of Airstar Aerospace, will be making a presentation of the company on the...

IndigoVision, a developer of end-to-end video security solutions, announced the appointment of Gary Tryon as Senior Sales Director for USA Southeast Region. Unparalleled knowledge and experience With 35 years’ experience selling and deploying security technology globally, Tryon brings a proven track record in building sales teams, creating market leadership positions and building the partner channel with top performing sales revenues. Tryon has a wealth of knowledge specifical...

Massive investments in the region driving global aviation growth Massive investments by Middle East airports toward expansion continue to drive global aviation growth and attract global manufacturers and suppliers to explore tremendous business opportunities in aviation sector in the region. Over $100 billion worth of airport projects, intended to address capacity gap, are underway and planned across the Middle East, according to a recent report from business intelligence ser...

The airport security market size is set to exceed USD 12.8 billion by 2023 Airports across the Middle East, one of the fastest growing aviation sectors in the world, are driving investment to the tune of millions of dollars toward airport technology with a view to enhancing security and ensuring a seamless passenger experience. The region, led by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is expected to record over 4.8 per cent annual growth in passenger numbers over the next 20 years c...

Quantum Secure’s SAFE 5.0 represents the next generation in physical identity and access management software Quantum Secure, part of HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, continues to grow its roster of end users for its SAFE platform. 2016 growth was seen in the application of all SAFE core technologies and was additionally fuelled by further expansion of the SAFE offerings including SAFE Tenant Manager, SAFE Sports and Events and SAFE Predictive Risk Ana...

Edesix designs, develops and manufactures a range of innovative body worn camera solutions Edesix, a provider of body worn camera (BWC) solutions, is celebrating a very successful 2016, with a host of large contract wins in the UK and abroad, complemented by a recent nomination for a Scottish Export Award. Edesix is based in Edinburgh where it designs, develops and manufactures a range of innovative BWC solutions to help solve complex industry challenges for those in public f...

MilSim Asia 2017 was themed “Military Training for an Evolving Technological and Geopolitical Landscape” MilSim Asia greeted 367 attendees on 17-18 January 2017 to the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The two day conference fulfilled the requirements of a military simulation, training and education event in Asia. The conference addressed the theme “Military Training for an Evolving Technological and Geopolitical Landscape”. Day one of the conference featur...

inter airport Europe 2017 will primarily focus on digitalisation and automation systems inter airport Europe 2017, the 21st International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design, and Services will take place at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany from 10 – 13 October, 2017. Currently, a net exhibition space of more than 29,000m2 has been booked indoors and outdoors. The current booking status reflects the positive development in the airport industry; an...

LAAD 2017 is the largest and most important defence and security event in Latin America The year 2017 will be intense for the defence sector in Brazil. The Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces delivered updated versions of the National Defence Policy (PND), the National Defence Strategy (PND) as well as a white paper on national defence for the consideration and approval of the National Congress. In addition, the Federal Government has already announced, for example, a R$ 450...

Saab has reinforced its presence within international air transport industry with state of the art solutions The inaugural Airport Solutions Mexico 2017, part of the Airport Solutions Global Series of events, is being officially sponsored by Saab, a defence and security provider. Assessing key issues regarding airport security The two-day Airport Solutions Mexico exhibition and conference will be held 3-4 May, 2017, at the Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City, and is expected to...

HENSOLDT will provide leading edge technology solutions to armed forces and security agencies Following the closing of the transaction between Airbus Group SE and KKR, an investment firm, a new European defence company headquartered in Germany, HENSOLDT, has been launched. The new company employs 4000 highly qualified staff, about 3400 in Germany and 600 in South Africa. The main industrial sites are Taufkirchen/Munich, Ulm, Friedrichshafen, and Oberkochen in Germany and Pret...

SRC has already begun to play a vital role in bolstering the border security and force protection capabilities SRC, Inc. is expanding its commitment to providing border security and force protection solutions to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions. The evolving conflicts in these areas have created a need for increased border, force, and critical infrastructure protection measures to ensure the safety of soldiers and civilians alike. Lightweight counter-mortar rad...

The ICAO TRIP strategy is designed to assist States in enhancing the fight against terrorism and reducing cross-border crime ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu delivered the opening address to 180 government and industry seminar participants at the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) Strategy Seminar in Antigua and Barbuda last week, acknowledging that global implementation of ICAO’s related Security and Facilitation provisions must be augmented....

DESCARTES STCA to provide air operations forces with an IP-based telephone service The consortium consisting of ENGIE Ineo as prime contractor and Airbus Defence and Space as co-contractor has been awarded the DESCARTES STCA contract to deliver a high-availability communications network to control the air operations of the French Ministry of Defence. This eight-year contract signed with the French defence procurement agency (DGA) is part of the DESCARTES programme. DESCARTES...

UK companies are looking for opportunities for industrial partnerships and long term joint ventures Innovation, Strategic Partnership and cooperation are the main UK themes as over 100 UK companies exhibit a range of world leading capabilities in the security sector at Intersec 2017. This significant UK presence reflects the strong commitment to future security cooperation and partnership between the UK and the UAE. UK companies are looking for opportunities for industrial pa...

Bosch starlight cameras are designed to deliver excellent images in the lowest light conditions Searidge Technologies, a provider of Remote Tower and Surface Optimisation solutions to airports and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), has successfully integrated Bosch IP cameras into its solution offering. Live traffic monitoring Searidge leverages the Bosch MIC IP starlight 7000 HD pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) and DINION IP starlight 8000 MP cameras to help airport operators mon...

Airport Solution Indonesia will be held at the Jakarta Convention Centre from 6-7th December F&E Aerospace, the organiser of the Dubai Airshow, Gulf Aviation Training Event (GATE), the MEBAA Show, Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME), Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Middle East (MRO ME), and the MEBAA Show Morocco, announces the dates, venue and co-location of 2017’s Airport Solutions Indonesia two-day exhibition and conference.  Airport Solution Indonesia 2...

Steven brings unparalleled expertise to the role, having held senior positions in both the UK and abroad International Airport Review Magazine introduces Steven Thompson to the Aviation Advisory Board. Steven, the Specialised Protective Services Development Manager, for Securitas UK, is responsible for development of the company’s offering within the aviation services sector.Unparalleled knowledgeSteven brings unparalleled expertise to the role, having held senior positi...

Decline in oil prices has not impacted the expansion plans due to the UAE’s diversification policy The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries continue with multi-billion-dollar worth of airport expansion projects with a view to cater to the rapid growth in the number of air travellers, projected to double by 2035, and expanding fleets of airlines, particularly their national carriers. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will lead the Middle East growth in number of air tra...

The two-day Airport Solutions Mexico exhibition and conference will be held 3-4 May 2017 at the Centro Citibanamex The inaugural Airport Solutions Mexico 2017, part of the Airport Solutions Global Series of events, is being officially sponsored by Schneider Electric, a software solutions provider. Bringing together industry’s buying chain The two-day Airport Solutions Mexico exhibition and conference will be held 3-4 May 2017 at the Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City and...

Airbus DS EBS is strengthening its position as innovative provider within the Counter UAV market Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security (EBS) and MyDefence, Aalborg, Denmark, are joining forces to develop electronic protection systems. Both companies have signed a co-operation agreement and are now exploring opportunities in the areas of counter-measures against small drones, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Electronic Counter-measures for combat aircraft. Electroni...

Dahua presented latest police equipment at the exhibition Dahua Technology, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China attended the police equipment exhibition held by the China Ministry of Public Security. The exhibition was held in Zhejiang Police College in Hangzhou, China on September 24th, 2016. Exchanging law enforcement experience The objective of this exhibition was to present the latest police equipment and exchange l...

Airport Solutions Turkey 2017 will focus on safety, security, passenger experience and regional infrastructure The inaugural Airport Solutions Turkey 2017, part of the Airport Solutions Global Series of events, has confirmed support from iGA and the General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMi). The event organisers have recruited international leading industry figures and ambassadors to its advisory board to steer its direction and content. Those confirmed include; Y...

Indo Defence 2016 Tri Services Forum will be held on November 3, 2016 in Jakarta, Indonesia Defence IQ, a division of IQPC Asia, in conjunction with PT Napindo, is pleased to announce the official endorsement and support of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence for the upcoming Indo Defence 2016 Tri Services Forum on 3 November in Jakarta, Indonesia.Boosting maritime securityIn an official letter signed by Dr. Timbul Siahaan, Director General of Defence Potential at the Ministry...

ZAO-S is a miniature entry level device that provides H.265 HEVC encoding direct from the camera Soliton Systems, a Japanese technology company specialising in mobile video encoding and IT security, were the first to market with an H.265 mobile encoder in 2015 with the ZAO product, which has been used extensively in public safety, broadcast, and video surveillance applications throughout the world. It is a mobile device that provides live video streaming in high resolution HD...

Agent Vi expects to use the invested funds to expand its engineering, sales and management teams Kuang-Chi Science Limited, a member of the Kuang-Chi Group, has agreed to become a strategic investor in Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), an Israeli video analytics company. Global Community of Innovation The investment, part of Kuang-Chi’s $300 million Global Community of Innovation (GCI) fund launched earlier this year, will expand the company’s portfolio of tec...