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Iris ID, a provider of iris biometric technology, announced its technology has been included in Ultra Electronics’ tactical information system for military applications. The Combat Apps Tactical System (CATS) allows secure communication between headquarters and frontline troops using a lightweight, tablet-based device. The next-generation CATS tablets provide secure, encrypted communication including voice, situational awareness, high bandwidth video and chat across all available networks....

Senstar, the manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), announces FiberPatrol for buried perimeter detection applications. Using a buried fibre optic cable and a centrally-located sensor unit, FiberPatrol provides covert detection of intruders, vehicles, and tunnelling for up to 72 km (45 mi) per processor. Buried detection capability “The advanced technology behind FiberPatrol has been protecting critical infrastructure around the world for many years as a fence-mount...

INTERPOL World 2017 is set to bring law enforcement agencies, government bodies, academia, security professionals and solution providers together over three days of networking and information exchange this July. The global exhibition and congress aim to stimulate collaborations between stakeholders to address crimes in the future. This year, the INTERPOL World Congress will see a brand-new conference structure to give attendees a more guided experience with an end-to-end approach. Featuring ove...

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...

General Sir Chris Deverell KCB MBE ADC Gen, Commander, Joint Forces Command will be delivering a keynote address at Defence and Security Equipment International 2017 (DSEI 2017) exhibition on Tuesday, 12th September. The event is expected to be the sector’s most comprehensive presentation of defence, military, aerospace, and security capabilities, when it takes place at ExCeL London later this year. 1,600 companies will exhibit at the exhibition, including SMEs and primes such as BAE...

PureTech Systems announced the delivery of the first ALERT Truck Mobile Surveillance System, a collaborative border surveillance platform designed and sold by PVP Advanced Electro-Optical systems, Inc. (PVPAEO). A key technology included in the platform is the PureActiv long range video analytics, camera control and map-based command and control. The sensor suite, integrated onto a FORD F-150 FX4 Off-road chassis to enable rapid deployment, also includes SRC Inc’s SR Hawk ground surveillan...

General Sir Nick Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of the General Staff, will be delivering a keynote address at Defence and Security Equipment International 2017 exhibition on Wednesday, 13 September. The event is expected to be the sector’s most comprehensive presentation of defence, military, aerospace, and security capabilities, when it takes place at ExCeL London later this year. General Sir Nick Carter will be speaking in the East Theatre, located on the exhibition floor. Intel...

Presented by Comexposium Singapore, the seventh edition of Asia-Pacific’s largest homeland security exhibition and conference, Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017, was recently held in Singapore at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre from 4th – 6th April, 2017.Ensuring public safetyMinister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, Mr. K. Shanmugam, and His Excellency Marc Abensour, Ambassador of France to Singapore graced and officiated the three-day homeland security event on 4th April, 2017.D...

Senstar, a manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), announced that FiberPatrol-PR, its fibre optic fence-mounted sensor for perimeter applications, now provides up to 50 km (31 mi) of protection per processor, more than doubling the system’s previous detection range capability of 24 km (14.9 mi). The intrusion locating accuracy of the system has also improved to within 4 m (13 ft.) from the previous 8 m (26 ft.). Perimeter protection “This is the second time in...

Rajant announced advancements in its Kinetic Mesh Wireless Network technology that will power in-air mesh networks, enabling drone manufacturers to strengthen drone-to-drone and drone-to-ground communications. Kinetic Mesh delivers communication and video backhaul capabilities, supporting public safety, border security, search and rescue, and site survey applications, among others. Operating multiple aircrafts concurrently One of the first to capitalise on these latest advances is xCraft, a ma...

The Spexer product family from HENSOLDT, the former electronics business unit of Airbus Defence and Space, is becoming a real export hit. Since the beginning of the year, HENSOLDT has received orders worth around 40 million euros for approximately 50 units of the Spexer 2000 ground surveillance radar from countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Spexer 2000 ground surveillance radar Thomas Müller, the CEO of HENSOLDT, explained: “Spexer 2000 is bas...

Genetec Inc., a provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions, announced its plans for IFSEC International 2017. The company will demonstrate and preview its latest innovative technologies that help both integrators and end-users protect, improve, and implement security solutions within their environments. IFSEC 2017 will take place at ExCeL London from 20th – 22nd June. Genetec will be exhibiting at Stand F500. Security Center 5.6 IP security platform Genetec will d...

The EPR-500 radar with SharpView detects, tracks and records moving objects in a 120° field of view A security software expert has created a portable system to demonstrate instantly the range of its latest radar unit—able to identify predatory vehicles at up to 700m.EyeLynx has designed a mobile pack fitted with its EPR-500 radar and all-in-one Pharos PTZ camera on top of a tripod and challenged security managers to book a free demo to prove it can detect potential i...

EyeLock's technology delivers an unprecedented level of security with unmatched biometric accuracy EyeLock LLC, a provider of iris-based identity authentication solutions, announced it will be showcasing the nano EXT, the most advanced outdoor iris identity authentication solution, at ISC West 2017, which takes place April 5-7, 2017 at the Sands Expo Centre in Las Vegas. ISC West is the largest security trade show in the U.S. Vandal resistant construction The nano EXT is des...

The 200FH technology allows faster, precise, efficient, and reliable data collection for decision-making FT SISTEMAS, a Brazilian company focusing on the segment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), launched its new UAV, the FT-200FH, during LAAD Defence & Security 2017 in Rio de Janeiro. One of the main characteristics of the new UAV is the intermesh rotors configuration. Unmanned aerial vehicles After four years of dedicated technological development, with investments e...

The event will showcase a wide range of product innovations from more than 350 exhibitors Terrorism has become part of everyday life. Over the past 12 months, Europe has experienced some the deadliest attacks in its history and the threat level remains high worldwide. One of the main issues facing global security professionals today is the breakup of the so-called Islamic State’s caliphate. Following the liberation of Mosel and the assault on Raqqa, it is becoming incre...

DSA has gained the recognition of having the Best Delegations Management Programme 30 years in the defence show business, Defence Services Asia (DSA) is now ranked as one of the world’s top 5 international defence and security exhibitions. DSA has gained the recognition of having the Best Delegations Management Programme. Focussing on national security Adding another profile to the show, DSA 2018 is introducing National Security Asia 2018 (NATSEC Asia 2018) - The Inter...

Hikvision will also be giving 10 lucky visitors to their stand the opportunity to win an EZVIZ S1 Sports Camera Hikvision UK & Ireland will be showcasing a host of their specialist solutions at the Security and Counter Terror Expo on 3rd & 4th May, 2017, at Olympia Exhibition Centre, London. High security and specialist solutionsExhibiting on stand E45, Hikvision will be demonstrating the latest high security and specialist solutions including: ATEX & Marine: Ide...

Pathfinder's expendable, affordable, actionable and undetectable attributes make it the ideal sensor solution to rapidly decrease border-related illegal immigration In response to recent United States (U.S.) Customs and Border Protection initiatives along the U.S. southern border, Applied Research Associates' Security Products Division announces the release of its Pathfinder sensor system design to improve border patrol agent efficiency and protection, reduce costs associated...

In the APAC video surveillance market, China, Japan, India and South Korea are the key revenue-generating countries 6Wresearch has recently published a new report titled: Japan Video Surveillance Market (2017-2023). The report provides an in-depth analysis, with 82 figures and 20 tables covered in more than 115 pages, giving an estimate and forecast for Japan’s video surveillance market by surveillance types, verticals and regions. The report also gives insights on compe...

The holding company will rest on two pillars, HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH and HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH HENSOLDT, the newly founded sensor house, will be given a holding structure enabling close proximity to the market, which will be headed by a new management team. Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security GmbH The company, which was formed from Airbus defence electronics activities and a majority stake in which was sold to the US financial investor KKR on 1 March 2017, will p...

The conference will adapt a cross-border collaborative approach in tackling threats to homeland security The highly acclaimed Milipol Asia-Pacific Conference, returns this year from 4th to 6th April, 2017, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, with a world class line-up of international speakers who will be sharing their latest insights on the homeland security environment. Themed ‘Emerging Threats – The Case for Collaborative Public Safety’, the three-day...

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...

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...

Sir Malcolm Rifkind will one of the key speakers at Security & Counter Terror Expo 2017 Counter terrorism remains very much in the spotlight, with extremist groups such as the so-called Islamic State continuing to target civilians around the globe. Over the last year, there have been high profile attacks in Normandy, Nice, Paris, Istanbul, Berlin, and New York, while bombings across the Middle East continue to be frequent. European Counter Terrorism Centre Despite these...

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....

Dubai security, safety, and fire protection showcase gets underway featuring 1,304 exhibitors from 58 countries Intersec 2017, the trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, got underway at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 22nd January, featuring 1,304 exhibitors from 58 countries. The 19th edition of the annual showcase was flagged off by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who was accompanied by senior govern...

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...

everis will assume a leading role during HOMSEC 2017, where it will display its innovative solutions The everis Aerospace, Defense and Security group will be a sponsor in the new edition of the International Exhibition of Security & Defense Technologies HOMSEC 2017, organised by Atenea Group, which is going to take place in Madrid between 14th and 16th March this year. everis technologies at HOMSEC 2017 everis will assume a leading role during the event, where it w...