Category Archives: Security & Safety

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Rheinmetall Wins €330 Million Bundeswehr Logistics Vehicle Contract to Support Fleet Modernization

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a €330 million contract by the Bundeswehr to deliver 568 logistics vehicles, including unprotected transport vehicles and swap-body trucks, with delivery expected between 2025 and 2026. This contract is part of a larger framework … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Calquence Gains U.S. Approval for First-Line Treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Following Positive Phase III Results

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Calquence (acalabrutinib) has been approved by the U.S. FDA for the first-line treatment of adult patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who are ineligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The approval is based on … Read the full press release

European Commissioner McGrath Strengthens Ties with Eurojust to Tackle Cross-Border Crime and Support Justice in Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath visited Eurojust’s headquarters in The Hague on January 16 to strengthen collaboration with the Agency in its efforts to combat cross-border crime. During his visit, McGrath … Read the full press release

Japan’s National Police Agency Becomes First in the Country to Operate Airbus H160 Helicopters

(IN BRIEF) The National Police Agency of Japan has received two Airbus H160 helicopters, becoming the first para-public operator in Japan to operate this model. The first delivery took place at the end of last year, followed by the second … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Submarines Appoints AtkinsRéalis and Mott MacDonald for Key Fissile Design Role in Raynesway Site Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce Submarines has appointed AtkinsRéalis and Mott MacDonald as its new fissile design partners for the ongoing expansion of its Raynesway site in Derby. This marks a key milestone in the company’s plan to double the size of … Read the full press release

DNV Earns TAO Accreditation from TfNSW, Strengthening Commitment to Infrastructure Excellence and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) DNV has received accreditation as a Technically Assured Organisation (TAO) from Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW), cementing its role as a trusted partner in Australia’s transport sector. The TAO recognition highlights DNV’s commitment to meeting rigorous technical … Read the full press release

Poland’s EU Presidency Sets Priorities on Combating Cross-Border Crime and Strengthening Security

(IN BRIEF) During its Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Poland will focus on combating cross-border crime, hybrid threats, terrorism, and radicalisation. Priorities include addressing the trafficking of illicit drugs, human trafficking, and migrant smuggling, as well as … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures €21 Million Order for 155mm Artillery Ammunition with Delivery Set for 2025

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a €21 million contract to supply an international customer with 155mm M107 artillery ammunition, scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2025. The ammunition will be produced by Rheinmetall Expal Munitions in Spain. The … Read the full press release

FDA Grants Priority Review for AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Datopotamab Deruxtecan for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for datopotamab deruxtecan has been accepted by the U.S. FDA for treating advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients who have previously received systemic therapies. The … Read the full press release

WEF Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025: Supply Chain Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Top Concerns for Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report from the World Economic Forum highlights the rising complexity of cybersecurity challenges, particularly in supply chains, geopolitical instability, and AI-driven threats. It reveals that 54% of large organizations view supply chain interdependencies … Read the full press release

Sarclisa Receives First Approval in China for Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

(IN BRIEF) Sarclisa, an anti-CD38 treatment developed by Sanofi, has been approved in China for treating adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) who have received at least one prior therapy. The approval is based on the … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Gains Majority Stake in Blackned to Boost Digitalisation of Armed Forces

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH has increased its stake in the Bavarian software developer blackned GmbH from 40% to 51%, gaining majority control of the company. This move underscores Rheinmetall’s commitment to the digitalisation of armed forces. The acquisition is … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Launches Eye Comfort Certification for Laptops at CES 2025

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has introduced a new Eye Comfort Certification for laptops at CES 2025, a groundbreaking 5-star rating system designed to assess laptop screens for visual comfort. This certification evaluates key factors like image quality, ambient light control, … Read the full press release

GSK Announces FDA Review of Convenient Prefilled Syringe for Shingrix Shingles Vaccine

(IN BRIEF) GSK has announced that the FDA has accepted its application to review a prefilled syringe version of Shingrix, its shingles vaccine. This new version, expected to be available from January 2025, eliminates the need for reconstitution, offering a … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Supply Bundeswehr with 120 Mobile Aid Stations for Enhanced Military Medical Care

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract by the Bundeswehr to provide up to 120 mobile aid stations, with the first delivery scheduled for December 2025. The order, valued in the high double-digit million-euro range, includes ten ballistic-protected and … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Employee Kevin Camplin Honored with MBE for Over Two Decades of Mountain Rescue Service

(IN BRIEF) Kevin Camplin, an employee at BAE Systems Air, has been awarded an MBE for his 22 years of service to Mountain Rescue in Lancashire. Since joining BAE Systems in 2002, Kevin has balanced his career in engineering and … Read the full press release

Empa Researchers Develop Nanocomplexes to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Infections in Eye Surgery

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen are developing new nanocomplexes to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria and protect eye tissue following cataract surgery. Supported by the Heinz A. Oertli Fund for Ophthalmology, these nanocomplexes, based on … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures New Ammunition Order for Ukraine’s Gepard System, Expanding Air Defense Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been contracted by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense to deliver an additional 180,000 rounds of 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft system, with production set to begin in 2026. The high-value order, funded by Germany, will … Read the full press release

Roche Shares Promising Phase IIb PADOVA Study Results for Prasinezumab in Early-Stage Parkinson’s Disease

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced results from the Phase IIb PADOVA study evaluating prasinezumab in 586 individuals with early-stage Parkinson’s disease. While the primary endpoint of time to confirmed motor progression narrowly missed statistical significance, promising efficacy trends were observed, … Read the full press release

SGS Acquires CertX to Strengthen Digital Trust Expertise in Cybersecurity, AI, and Functional Safety

(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired CertX, a cybersecurity, AI, and functional safety certification specialist, to strengthen its Digital Trust services in line with its Strategy 27 goal of generating CHF 200 million in incremental revenue by 2027. Founded in 2018 … Read the full press release