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Rheinmetall Ventures Beyond Earth, Showcases Space Initiatives in Berlin Exhibition

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a leading technology group, is venturing into the space domain, presenting conceptual approaches at ILA 2024 in Berlin. With a focus on leveraging space-based reconnaissance data for military applications, the company aims to provide tailored solutions for … Read the full press release

Evonik Unveils Enhanced TEGO® Therm Coatings for EV Battery Safety

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has expanded its TEGO® Therm product range to offer advanced coatings designed to enhance safety for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. These coatings provide superior heat protection and fire resistance, meeting stringent industry standards. Comprising various components, including … Read the full press release

Bolstering Cloud Security: Swisscom Launches Two Cutting-Edge Services for Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom introduces two new cloud security services, Cloud Security Governance and Cloud Security Protection, to address mounting concerns over data protection and compliance in the public cloud. These services aim to provide transparency, continuous monitoring, and real-time vulnerability … Read the full press release

Swissport’s Frankfurt Air Cargo Center Renews CEIV Pharma Certification, Affirming Commitment to Quality Handling

(IN BRIEF) Swissport’s air cargo center at Frankfurt Airport has once again earned CEIV Pharma certification from IATA, highlighting its commitment to excellence in handling pharmaceutical products. This certification reaffirms Swissport’s dedication to maintaining high-quality standards in pharmaceutical logistics, supporting … Read the full press release

RNLI Receives Generous Donation of £100,000 from ABP for Construction of New D-Class Lifeboat ‘ABP ONE’

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has generously donated £100,000 to fund the construction of a new D-Class lifeboat, named “ABP ONE,” for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). This donation underscores ABP’s commitment to safety and its recognition of … Read the full press release

Saab Unveils Game-Changing Compact Radar Module for Rapid Deployment

(IN BRIEF) Saab introduces the Compact Radar Module, an integrated system combining the Giraffe 1X radar with a lightweight module for enhanced mobility and rapid deployment in urgent operational scenarios. With a press of a button, the antenna folds into … Read the full press release

Breakthrough Phase II Trial Data Reinforces Potential of Survodutide as Leading MASH Treatment

(IN BRIEF) In a significant stride towards combating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), Boehringer Ingelheim unveils groundbreaking results from a Phase II trial sub-analysis of survodutide. Demonstrating impressive efficacy, up to 64.5% of adults with moderate to advanced fibrosis stages F2 … Read the full press release

Lindner Group Showcases Innovative Fire Protection Solutions at FeuerTrutz 2024

(IN BRIEF) At FeuerTrutz 2024 in Nuremberg, Lindner Group unveils its latest fire protection solutions, including the LMD F30 metal fire protection ceiling with a unique drop-slide function and the Fireshield inspection opening closure. With over 55 years of industry … Read the full press release

WWF Collaboration: Vodafone’s m-Twiga Initiative Marks Milestone in Conservation Efforts

(IN BRIEF) In the heart of Africa, where wildlife and communities coexist, Vodafone, in collaboration with Safaricom and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), is spearheading a technological solution to address human-wildlife conflict. The innovative AI-powered system, dubbed m-Twiga … Read the full press release

Orange Cybersecure Initiative to Combat Rising Cyber Threats in France

(IN BRIEF) Orange CEO Christel Heydemann announced the forthcoming launch of Orange Cybersecure, a groundbreaking cybersecurity solution set to debut on June 6th. Leveraging Orange Cyberdefense’s expertise, the initiative aims to combat internet and telephone fraud by offering accessible protection … Read the full press release

Sustainable Innovation: Arkema’s Clear Lake Facility Recognized with ISCC PLUS Certification

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a leading specialty materials company, has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its acrylic monomers production facility in Clear Lake, Texas, marking another step in its global decarbonization efforts. This accomplishment follows similar certifications at Arkema’s facilities in … Read the full press release

Japanese Consortium Invests USD$100m in Airbus Subsidiary AALTO to Propel HAPS Commercialization

(IN BRIEF) In a strategic move set to redefine connectivity and earth observation services in Japan and across Asia, a consortium of leading Japanese businesses and banks, spearheaded by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. and Space Compass Corporation, commits a substantial USD$100 … Read the full press release

Airbus Unveils Wingman Concept, Redefining Manned-Unmanned Teaming in Military Aviation

(IN BRIEF) Airbus introduces its pioneering Wingman concept at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Berlin, showcasing a revolutionary unmanned fighter-type drone designed to operate alongside manned combat aircraft like the Eurofighter. The Wingman, guided by pilots from manned aircraft, … Read the full press release

PT Len Industri and Thales Collaborate to Propel Indonesia’s Defense Industry Forward

(IN BRIEF) PT Len Industri (Persero) and Thales sealed a momentous agreement on May 30, 2024, launching a Joint Venture (JV) aimed at elevating Indonesia’s defense capabilities. Witnessed by key officials including Mr. Kartika Wirjoatmodjo and Pascale Sourisse, the JV … Read the full press release

Haier Europe Partners with Orange Business to Drive Innovation and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Haier Europe, a leading global appliances company, partners with Orange Business to drive innovation and sustainability. Through this collaboration, Haier aims to optimize resource consumption, extend product lifespan, and establish itself as a data-driven enterprise offering smart home … Read the full press release

Novartis Unveils Long-Term Efficacy of Remibrutinib in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria at EAACI Congress

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has presented new data at the 2024 European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Congress, showcasing the sustained efficacy and safety of remibrutinib, a selective Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Results … Read the full press release

DNV Launches Groundbreaking Advanced Healthcare Cybersecurity Certification for Hospitals Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading energy expert and assurance provider, has introduced the Advanced Healthcare Cybersecurity Certification (AHCC), marking a significant milestone in cybersecurity for hospitals. This pioneering certification, available globally, aims to help healthcare organizations enhance their cybersecurity systems, … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall and Borussia Dortmund Forge Strategic Partnership to Champion Social Awareness

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and Borussia Dortmund announce a significant three-year partnership, marking Rheinmetall as a “Champion Partner” to the Bundesliga club. This collaboration aims to leverage wide-reaching advertising space, marketing rights, and event opportunities within the stadium and club grounds, … Read the full press release

Barclays Warns of Rising Ticket Scams Ahead of Summer Events

(IN BRIEF) Barclays issues a cautionary alert to sports and entertainment enthusiasts as reports of purchase scams, especially in ticketing, surged in July 2023, with men losing an average of £325 and women £156 to ticket scams. The bank’s data … Read the full press release

DHL Renews IATA Certification, Solidifies Leadership in Pharma Air Freight

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has once again secured certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for excellence in life sciences and healthcare transportation, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in air freight. The renewed CEIV Pharma … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Tiguan Achieves Top 5-Star Safety Rating from Euro NCAP

(IN BRIEF) Euro NCAP, the prestigious European consumer protection program, has granted the new Tiguan its highest safety rating of five stars, solidifying its position as one of the safest vehicles in its class. The third generation of the popular … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Marinette Marine Secures $1 Billion Contract for US Navy Frigates

(IN BRIEF) The Department of Defense has awarded Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) a significant contract exceeding 1 billion US dollars to construct the fifth and sixth Constellation-class frigates for the US Navy. This contract, part of a larger agreement signed … Read the full press release

Italian and French Navies Test Cyber Resilience in Tyrrhenian Sea

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking exercise conducted during the Mare Aperto 24/Polaris operation, the Italian and French navies assessed the cyber resilience of their platform system networks aboard the Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier Cavour in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Spearheaded by … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Major NATO Order for Artillery Ammunition

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall announces a significant order from a NATO customer for the supply of artillery ammunition, totaling nearly €300 million. The order includes tens of thousands of artillery shells and hundreds of thousands of propellant charge modules, with deliveries … Read the full press release

Mauritius Partners with Thales for Next-Generation National Identity System

(IN BRIEF) The Mauritius Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has collaborated with Thales to implement an advanced National ID system, marking a significant step in the country’s digital transformation. Thales, in partnership with Mauritian IT provider Harel Mallac Technologies (HMT), will … Read the full press release

Eviden Poland Experts Secure 2nd Place in Locked Shields 2024 Cyber Defense Exercise

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a leading digital, cloud, big data, and security business under the Atos Group, announces the outstanding performance of its cybersecurity experts from Poland and Romania in the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence’s Locked Shields 2024 … Read the full press release

Roche and Amgen Collaborate on Breakthrough Lp(a) Test for Cardiovascular Disease Risk

(IN BRIEF) Roche Diagnostics has announced that its Tina-quant® lipoprotein Lp(a) RxDx assay has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Developed in collaboration with Amgen, this innovative test aims to identify individuals at risk … Read the full press release

Safran Electrical & Power Partners with Bell Textron for U.S. Army’s FLRAA Program Starter-Generation Systems

(IN BRIEF) Safran Electrical & Power has secured a significant agreement with Bell Textron Inc. to supply high-voltage starter-generation systems for the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. This cutting-edge system, designed to meet the evolving electrical … Read the full press release

Scania Launches Autonomous Mining Trucks, Paving the Way for Safer and Sustainable Operations

(IN BRIEF) Scania announces the commencement of sales for its autonomous mining trucks, marking a significant milestone in the realization of autonomous transport. The company’s self-driving mining solutions offer safer, more efficient, and sustainable mining operations. With the ability to … Read the full press release

EIB Funds €300 Million Satellite Program for Dual Civil and Security Use in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has pledged €300 million to support Poland’s venture into space technology with the development and launch of two Earth observation satellites. These satellites, financed through a loan to Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), will … Read the full press release

Indra Unveils AI-Powered 360 Vision System for Armored Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Indra has showcased a groundbreaking 360 vision system, enhanced by artificial intelligence, designed to equip armored vehicles with heightened situational awareness and operational efficiency. Presented to key defense authorities at the Wheeled Vehicle Maintenance Park in Córdoba, Spain, … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech Partners with Microsoft to Enhance Global Cybersecurity Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech and Microsoft have announced a new collaboration at the RSA conference in San Francisco, aiming to bolster cybersecurity services for enterprises worldwide. By integrating Microsoft’s advanced security and AI solutions with Telefónica Tech’s operational cybersecurity expertise, … Read the full press release

BT Group Updates Timeline for Transitioning Customers to Digital Landlines, Prioritizing Safety and Vulnerable Users

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has revised its timetable for transitioning all customers from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to digital landlines, aiming to enhance safety and support vulnerable users during the process. This initiative, in collaboration with partners and … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Achieves Full ResponsibleSteel Certification Across European Sites, Leading Sustainable Steel Production in the Nordics

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading manufacturer in sustainable stainless steel, has secured the ResponsibleSteel certification for all its production facilities in Europe, making it the first Nordic company to earn this accolade for all seven of its sites across Finland, … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT AG Annual General Meeting Garners Overwhelming Shareholder Approval

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT AG’s Annual General Meeting, held at the Wappenhalle in Munich, witnessed significant shareholder representation with 78.36% of share capital present. All agenda items received strong endorsement, including the approval of a dividend distribution of EUR 0.40 per … Read the full press release

LANXESS Launches Biosecurity Solutions App for Livestock Protection

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS, a specialty chemicals company, has introduced a new app designed for farmers and veterinarians to bolster biosecurity measures and safeguard livestock during disease outbreaks. The LANXESS Biosecurity Solutions app offers tailored functions including a product finder, push … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to Equip U.S. Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornets with Cutting-Edge Dual Band Decoy

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems secures a contract with the U.S. Navy to develop the Dual Band Decoy (DBD), an advanced radio frequency (RF) countermeasure system designed to protect fighter jets from enemy threats. Building on the success of the AN/ALE-55 … Read the full press release

Boliden Joins Ericsson and Telia’s NorthStar 5G Program for Advanced Mining Operations

(IN BRIEF) Boliden, a leading Swedish metals, mining, and smelting company, is partnering with Ericsson and Telia to enhance its mining operations through the NorthStar 5G innovation program. By upgrading its private 5G network in the Kankberg mine, Boliden aims … Read the full press release

Volkswagen ID.7 Electric Saloon Makes History with Top Marks in ADAC Vehicle Test

(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen ID.7 has achieved a historic milestone as the first vehicle ever to receive an overall rating of ‘very good’ with an average score of 1.5 in the rigorous ADAC vehicle test, conducted by experts from Europe’s … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Crowned Electric Bus Champion of 2024, Dominates Performance Tests

(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G, an all-electric articulated city bus, has been named the Electric Bus Champion of 2024 after excelling in the rigorous comparison test organized by Omnibusspiegel bus magazine in Bonn. This marks the second consecutive victory … Read the full press release