Category Archives: Security & Safety

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Indra to Supply Advanced Space Debris Detection Radar to German Armed Forces for Satellite Protection

(IN BRIEF) Indra has secured a major contract with the German Armed Forces to supply a next-generation space debris detection radar system, enhancing Germany’s ability to protect satellites from collisions with debris and other approaching satellites. The radar, a more … Read the full press release

SGS Receives NABCB Accreditation to Enhance Environmental Claims Validation and Support Sustainability Goals

(IN BRIEF) SGS has earned accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), recognizing its compliance with international standards for validating and verifying environmental claims. The accreditation, covering key ISO … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Awarded Record €3.1bn Contract for Modernizing Bundeswehr Soldier-Systems

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a historic €3.1 billion framework contract with the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) to procure and upgrade soldier-systems for the German military. This deal includes the regeneration … Read the full press release

Infineon Launches TLF35585 PMIC for Automotive Systems, Enhancing Power Management and Functional Safety

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has expanded its OPTIREG Power Management IC (PMIC) portfolio with the introduction of the TLF35585, a multi-rail power supply solution for automotive systems. Designed to meet high functional safety standards, this new PMIC supports microcontrollers and … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Czech Rail Upgrades with €466 Million Loan to Enhance Sustainability and Safety

(IN BRIEF) The EIB is loaning €466 million to the Czech Republic to upgrade railway infrastructure as part of a larger European effort to improve rail services and meet climate goals. The funding will support key projects such as the … Read the full press release

TUM Launches Cybersecurity Program with Google.org Support to Train the Next Generation of Digital Defenders

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has launched a new Cybersecurity Program to train over 200 students in the essential field of cybersecurity. Supported by up to 1 million USD from Google.org, the program aims to help students … Read the full press release

Basilea’s Cresemba Achieves Key Sales Milestone in Japan and Strong Global Growth

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd announced that its antifungal drug, Cresemba® (isavuconazole), surpassed sales targets in Japan, triggering a CHF 1.2 million sales milestone payment from its partner Asahi Kasei Pharma. This achievement, reached in just the second year of … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Multi-Billion Euro Contract to Modernize Bundeswehr’s Communication Network

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major contract to support the Bundeswehr’s digitalization initiatives by providing a deployable communication network, known as TaWAN LBO, under a multi-billion-euro framework agreement. The first call-off, worth €1.88 billion, will see the delivery of … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Recommended for EU Approval as Breakthrough Treatment for Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) has received a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) for approval as a monotherapy to treat limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) in patients whose disease … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Study Highlights Safety Risks in DeepSeek’s CoT-Enabled AI Models

(IN BRIEF) A study from the University of Bristol has raised concerns about safety risks in DeepSeek, a new competitor to ChatGPT using Chain of Thought (CoT) reasoning. CoT enhances problem-solving with a transparent, step-by-step process, but this clarity can … Read the full press release

Roche Expands FDA Approval of PATHWAY® HER2 Test for HER2-Ultralow Breast Cancer Status

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced that the FDA has expanded the approval of its PATHWAY® HER2/neu (4B5) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody test to identify HER2-ultralow status in HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer patients. This new approval offers a potential treatment … Read the full press release

GSK and ViiV Healthcare Secure European Commission Approval for Long-Acting HIV Treatment for Adolescents

(IN BRIEF) ViiV Healthcare has secured European Commission approval for its long-acting HIV treatment, Vocabria + Rekambys, for adolescents aged 12 and older. This approval offers a significant advancement in HIV care, providing an injectable treatment option that reduces the … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s Sarclisa Receives Approval in China for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Sarclisa (isatuximab) has been approved in China for use in combination with the VRd regimen to treat newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. The approval is based on positive results from … Read the full press release

ESET HOME Security Essential Named AV-Comparatives’ Product of the Year for 2024 for Outstanding Cybersecurity Performance

(IN BRIEF) ESET HOME Security Essential for Windows has been named AV-Comparatives’ Product of the Year for 2024, earning the highest ratings across all tests, including the Advanced+ Award in seven key areas. The product stood out for its robust … Read the full press release

Thales Sentinel Secures Eyedea’s AI Visual Recognition Software, Enabling Global Growth and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Thales has partnered with Eyedea to secure its AI-powered visual recognition software using Thales Sentinel, ensuring the software is protected and can be scaled efficiently. Eyedea’s software, which recognizes objects such as vehicles and train carriages, is used … Read the full press release

Thales Deploys Enrollment Kiosks to Enhance Customer Experience for Georgia DDS

(IN BRIEF) Thales has partnered with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) to deploy 30 self-service enrollment kiosks across 23 locations, improving the customer experience by offering quicker and more efficient services for tasks such as license renewals and … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Awarded £285M Contract for RECODE Programme to Enhance Royal Navy Combat Systems

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been awarded a £285 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence as part of the RECODE programme to support and modernise the Royal Navy’s combat systems. The contract, which spans eight years, focuses on … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Signs Strategic Partnerships in Saudi Arabia to Advance Maritime Innovation and Cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri has signed several MoUs in Saudi Arabia to expand its presence in the region, following the establishment of Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services in 2024. These agreements focus on advancing innovation, sustainability, and industrial development, aligning with … Read the full press release

International Money Laundering Operation Unraveled with 23 Arrests and Seizures Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) An international investigation led to the arrest of 23 individuals involved in a large-scale money laundering scheme that helped criminals launder approximately EUR 100 million. The group, operating across several countries including Spain, Cyprus, and Germany, used both … Read the full press release

France and Germany Take Key Step Forward in MGCS Tank Replacement Project

(IN BRIEF) On January 23, 2025, in Paris, representatives from KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales signed a shareholder agreement for the MGCS Project Company GmbH. This agreement is a major step forward in the MGCS program, which … Read the full press release