Category Archives: Security & Safety

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Rheinmetall Demonstrates Autonomous Defense Leadership with Mission Master at NATO’s Premier Unmanned Systems Event

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall demonstrated the capabilities of its Mission Master system and other unmanned defense technologies at the REPMUS/DYMS 2025 NATO exercises in Portugal. Showcasing robust performance in real-world conditions, the Mission Master SP2 and a suite of integrated autonomous … Read the full press release

Airbus Strengthens Korea Partnership with New Daejeon Tech Hub Focused on Future Aerospace Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has reinforced its long-term partnership with South Korea by establishing the Airbus Tech Hub in Daejeon, a center set to drive innovation in advanced composites, future energy systems, and next-generation defence and space technologies. Collaborating closely with … Read the full press release

GEMMA V9 by Eviden Introduces Advanced Modules for EMS and Fire Operations in Public Safety Modernization

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has launched GEMMA V9, a major upgrade to its emergency management platform that introduces advanced public safety communication features aligned with NG112 standards. The new release includes modules tailored for Emergency Medical Services and Fire & Rescue … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Technologies Enable Successful Deployment of Sentinel-6B to Track Rising Oceans

(IN BRIEF) The Copernicus Sentinel-6B satellite has been successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, marking a major milestone in global sea-level monitoring. Developed through a partnership between the European Commission, ESA, Eumetsat, NASA, NOAA, … Read the full press release

Thales Delivers Enhanced Identification Capabilities to Support Royal Thai Navy Patrol Vessel and LPD Modernisation

(IN BRIEF) Thales is set to deliver three advanced IFF systems for the Royal Thai Navy as part of Navantia’s upgrade programme for two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels and the HTMS Chang Landing Platform Dock. The contract marks the first … Read the full press release

New A2LA Accreditation Positions TÜV Rheinland Greater China as a Leading Certification Provider for MCS Renewable Energy Products

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China has become the first organization in the region to earn ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation from A2LA covering multiple categories under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. This accreditation allows TÜV Rheinland to offer MCS certification services for … Read the full press release

Thales and UCS to Modernise Royal Thai Navy’s Flagship Carrier with Advanced Integrated Platform Management System

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Universal Communication Systems Co. Ltd. (UCS) have signed a contract to equip the Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Chakri Naruebet with an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), modernising Southeast Asia’s only aircraft carrier. The IPMS will serve … Read the full press release

SGS supports Swiss team 44west as they embark on a 3,000-mile challenge across the Atlantic

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with the Swiss rowing team 44west, sponsoring their SGS-branded boat for the upcoming World’s Toughest Row — a 3,000-mile transatlantic challenge starting December 12. The crew, embodying SGS’s values of trust, teamwork, and sustainability, launched … Read the full press release

SGS strengthens circular economy leadership through partnership with Global Circularity Protocol

(IN BRIEF) SGS has joined the Global Circularity Protocol as part of its mission to accelerate the global shift toward circular, sustainable business models. Announced at COP30 in Brazil, the company will support the protocol’s implementation with its strong track … Read the full press release

Equinor secures new insulation, scaffolding, and surface treatment partnerships to boost safety and continuity across Norway’s energy facilities

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has signed new long-term framework agreements worth approximately NOK 17 billion with four contractors — Beerenberg/Linjebygg JV, KAEFER Energy, Bilfinger ISP Offshore Norway, and StS-ISONOR — to deliver insulation, scaffolding, and surface treatment services at all its … Read the full press release

Vienna Stock Exchange launches ‘Beteilig dich’ campaign to empower young Austrians to engage with investing and financial independence

(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange has launched ‘Beteilig dich’ (“Get involved”), a youth-focused campaign encouraging active engagement with investing and financial literacy. Featuring witty slogans inspired by pop culture, the initiative promotes relatable financial education and aims to empower … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund supports TIN Capital to accelerate cybersecurity innovation and digital resilience

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €20 million in TIN Capital’s European Cyber Tech Fund V, supported by Invest-NL and other institutional and private investors, bringing the fund’s total to more than €80 million. The investment, part … Read the full press release

ISS Extends Longstanding Partnership with Brisbane Airport, Expands Scope to Include Enhanced Aviation Security Services

(IN BRIEF) ISS has extended and expanded its partnership with Brisbane Airport through a new five-year contract beginning in November 2025, with options for an additional three years. The agreement covers a broad range of aviation security and operational services, … Read the full press release

SFC Energy Wins €7.5 Million Order as Demand Rises for Sustainable Off-Grid Security Power Solutions

(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy AG has secured a €7.5 million follow-up order from a long-standing customer in the AI-driven and unmanned site security sector, reflecting growing demand for reliable and sustainable off-grid power. The order includes EFOY Pro 2800 and … Read the full press release

Vienna Stock Exchange expands CEE portfolio with new indices on AI, defence, and Ukraine reconstruction

(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange has launched three new indices focused on key growth areas in Central and Eastern Europe: CECE UA Reconstruction, CECE AI Infrastructure, and CECE Defence. Covering 19, 18, and 14 companies respectively, the indices track … Read the full press release

Giga PtX: Rheinmetall’s vision for decentralized e-fuel production strengthens European defence independence

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has presented the “Giga PtX” project, a forward-looking plan to enable European armed forces to produce their own e-fuels locally and independently of global fossil fuel supply chains. Partnering with Greenlyte Carbon Technologies, Sunfire, and INERATEC, Rheinmetall … Read the full press release

Saab strengthens UAE partnership with GlobalEye, Gripen E, and new defence systems showcased in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) Saab will participate in the Dubai Airshow 2025 at Dubai World Central from 17–21 November, showcasing its latest defence and security systems. Key highlights include the Gripen E fighter jet, GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, Giraffe 1X radar, and Deployable … Read the full press release

Netherlands’ Major Operators Lead European Effort in API Standardization and Online Fraud Prevention

(IN BRIEF) KPN, Odido, and Vodafone have launched CAMARA-based API security services in collaboration with the COIN association and GSMA Open Gateway, setting a new national standard for digital security in the Netherlands. These solutions — Number Verification and KYC … Read the full press release

Kyowa Kirin and Boehringer Ingelheim Partner to Advance Potential First-in-Class Small Molecule Therapy for Autoimmune Disorders

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has licensed a pre-clinical small molecule program from Kyowa Kirin to develop a potential first-in-class therapy for autoimmune diseases, a major global health challenge affecting around 10% of the population. The deal grants Boehringer exclusive worldwide … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong Receives CLP Smart Energy Award 2025 for Excellence in Sustainable Carbon Neutral Practices

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong has received the CLP Smart Energy Award 2025 – Sustainable Carbon Neutral Award (Industrial) – Excellence Award from CLP Power Hong Kong Limited, recognizing its strong achievements in energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and sustainability. … Read the full press release