(IN BRIEF) Saab releases its year-end report for 2023, showcasing significant growth and positive performance indicators. President and CEO Micael Johansson highlights the company’s successful navigation through a changing market reality, with notable increases in orders, sales, and investments in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Financial, investment, Micael Johansson, Saab, Strategy Execution Update, Year-End Report
(IN BRIEF) Continental’s cutting-edge tire braking test facility, the Automated Indoor Braking Analyzer (AIBA), has achieved a significant milestone, completing over a million test drives since its inception in 2012. The AIBA facility, renowned for its fully automated, climate-controlled environment, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech UK&I has entered into a strategic partnership with CrowdStrike to bolster its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, combining CrowdStrike’s advanced AI-native technology with Telefónica Tech’s security expertise. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive cybersecurity protection … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged CrowdStrike, Cybersecurity, John Taylor, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, Mark Gorton, partnership, sustainability, Telefonica, Telefónica Tech UK&I, USA
(IN BRIEF) Stuart Perkins of the Vodafone Cyber Prevent team has been honored with the Cisco Cyber Security Defender Award 2024 in the EMEA region for his exceptional contributions to cybersecurity. Stuart’s journey from a background in RAF engineering to … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Award, Cisco, Cyber Security Defender Award 2024, Emma Smith, leadership, Stuart Perkins, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) DNV unveils a substantial revision to the widely utilized standard, DNV-ST-N001, aimed at guiding the design and planning of marine operations for offshore wind farms, subsea cables, and oil and gas assets. The update, the first in five … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety
Tagged Ankor Raithatha, DNV, DNV-ST-N001, efficiency, Lucy Craig, Offshore Marine Operations, safety
(IN BRIEF) Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has pledged a donation of 100,000 euros to the Olena Zelenska Foundation in Kyiv, supporting humanitarian efforts for victims of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. The foundation, led by Olena Zelenska, wife … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Security & Safety, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged Armin Papperger, humanitarian, Olena Zelenska, Olena Zelenska Foundation, partnership, Rheinmetall, UKRAINE, Ukrainian War Victims, Volodymyr Zelensky
(IN BRIEF) American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense have successfully delivered three prototype trucks for the initial phase of the U.S. Army’s Common Tactical Truck (CTT) Program. The program aims to replace the Army’s heavy tactical truck fleet with up … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged American Rheinmetall Vehicles, GM Defense, HX3-CTT, Matthew Warnick, partnership, Rheinmetall, Steve duMont, Tactical Truck Program, U.S. Army
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles UK (RMMV UK) has secured a £282 million contract to deliver 500 HX 8×8 Palletised Load System (PLS) trucks to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) under the Rapid Procurement framework. The contract, awarded … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Germany, Government, Industrial, Security & Safety, United Kingdom
Tagged Ammunition, HX truck, Major General Darren Crook, NATO, Palletised Load System, PLS trucks, Rapid Procurement, Rebecca Richards, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles UK, RMMV HX PLS truck, RMMV UK, UK Ministry of Defence
(IN BRIEF) Local government organizations are facing an increasing number of cybersecurity breaches, with the changing work patterns brought about by the pandemic further exacerbating the risks. Budget constraints, legacy systems, and evolving security threats pose significant challenges to enhancing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has completed the acquisition of Malloy Aeronautics, a prominent player in innovative heavy lift drone and aeronautical technologies. Malloy Aeronautics specializes in the design and supply of all-electric uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for both civilian and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has delivered the first production representative test vehicle (PRTV) of the new Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm Cannon (ACV-30) variant to the U.S. Marine Corps for testing. The ACV-30 equips dismounted Marines with direct fire support and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz has once again partnered with Continental for its new E-Class model, equipping it with EcoContact 6 Q tires known for energy-efficient driving and reduced noise levels. These tires offer benefits such as extended service life and low … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Continental, E-Class tires, efficiency, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, safety
(IN BRIEF) SCC is excited to announce its strategic partnership with iboss, a renowned leader in cloud security, to deliver an innovative Zero Trust security service. Recognizing the evolving landscape of cloud-first environments, SCC aims to provide robust security solutions … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has obtained authorization as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), allowing the company to identify and document publicly disclosed software system vulnerabilities. This designation enables Ericsson to contribute to global cybersecurity efforts and strengthen digital resilience. As a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sweden and France have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at bolstering their defense collaboration, focusing on anti-tank and air defense capabilities. As part of this initiative, Saab and MBDA, the CEOs of which are Micael Johansson and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden
Tagged Defense, Emmanuel Macron, Eric Béranger, France, MBDA, Micael Johansson, partnership, Saab, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has initiated the “Lights On! Against hate speech” campaign, taking a stand against hate, racism, and anti-Semitism. The campaign, starting on February 1, 2024, aims to promote democratic cohesion, tolerance, and unity against extremism in society … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Management, News, Security & Safety, Society, Technology, Telecom
Tagged "Lights On! Against Hate Speech" Campaign, anti-Semitism, Christian Hahn, Combat Online Extremism, Deutsche Telekom, hate, Melanie Kubin-Hardewig, racism, René Bresgen, society, Ulrich Klenke
(IN BRIEF) Equinor, a leading energy company, has reported positive safety trends in its 2023 safety results. The serious incident frequency per million hours worked (SIF) remained stable at 0.4 in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the end … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety
Tagged 2023 Safety Results, Equinor, Jannicke Nilsson, Positive Trends, Reduced Incidents
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a leading telecom company, has been authorized as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), allowing them to identify and document publicly disclosed software vulnerabilities and contribute to global cybersecurity improvement efforts. CNAs, like Ericsson, play a crucial role … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a substantial order from an international partner to supply components for the production of Fuchs 2 wheeled armoured vehicles at a factory in the partner country. The order, valued at a figure in the three-digit … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) AFRY is expanding its strategic partnership with Hägglunds, a prominent Swedish defense and security company known for military vehicle and systems development. AFRY has secured a new contract valued at around SEK 300 million to provide advanced engineering … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Industrial, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AFRY, CV90, Defence, Gothenburg, Hägglunds, Lars Pettersson, Martin Öman, military vehicles, SECURITY, Trollhättan
(IN BRIEF) Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has signed a €1.2 billion development contract with the Short- and Very Short-Range Air Defence System Consortium (ARGE NNbS) for the “Air Defence System, Short- and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged ARGE NNbS, BAAINBw, Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, Hensoldt Sensors GmbH, partnership, Rheinmetall, Short- and Very Short-Range Air Defence System Development
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has chosen Lufttransport RW AS to operate two new search and rescue (SAR) helicopters for the Troll and Oseberg areas, boosting helicopter capacity. Lufttransport is now the third helicopter operator eligible for Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) assignments. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has placed an order for 42 H145 helicopters on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries slated to commence in 2024. Of these, 36 will be used by the French rescue … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global technology and security provider, has unveiled the PQC Starter Kit in partnership with Quantinuum, offering enterprises a groundbreaking solution to prepare for the era of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). This kit provides a secure environment for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SCC, a European technology solutions and services firm, has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) to enhance its commitment to cybersecurity excellence. This membership was earned through SCC’s Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solution, which combines … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In its groundbreaking report, “Location Tracking on the Battlefield: Phones Under Fire,” Enea provides a comprehensive overview of various methods employed to gain military intelligence through tracking mobile devices on the battlefield, focusing on Ukraine. The report addresses … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saab has been awarded a contract worth USD 101.7 million by Boeing to manufacture T-7A aft fuselage systems. These systems will be produced at Saab’s advanced manufacturing facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. The contract follows the successful delivery … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eurojust and Europol supported a joint operation by Dutch, German, Latvian, Lithuanian, and Canadian authorities targeting alleged violations of export sanctions to Russia. During the operation, three suspects were apprehended, and 14 locations were searched as part of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Government, Industrial, Latvia, Law, Lithuania, Management, Netherlands, News, Russia, Security & Safety
Tagged Coordinated Action, Eurojust, EUROPOL, Germany, Illegal Exports, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, partnership, RUSSIA
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY, a global security solutions provider, is set to acquire Amecor (Pty) Ltd, a South African manufacturer specializing in security communication equipment. The acquisition aims to strengthen ASSA ABLOY’s presence in the South African security market and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saab has signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence for the in-service support of the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. The contract, worth approximately USD 190 million, covers maintenance, logistics … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Judicial and law enforcement authorities from Germany, Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Sweden collaborated in a coordinated action against an organized crime group suspected of online trading fraud. The criminal network operated fraudulent online trading platforms from call centers and … Read the full press release
Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Cyprus, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Bulgaria, Cyprus, Defrauding, Eurojust, EUROPOL, Fraud Network, Germany, Netherland, online trading, partnership, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has successfully demonstrated a UK satellite-based augmentation system (UK SBAS) for the first time, showcasing how it can significantly improve GPS data accuracy and safety in various transport applications, including aviation. The UK SBAS … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Anthony Browne, Dean Thomas, ESA NAVISP program, Inmarsat, Navigation Accuracy, partnership, safety, Todd McDonnell, UK Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS), Viasat
(IN BRIEF) Saab has been awarded a contract worth approximately SEK 300 million from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution. The contract, spanning 2024 to 2026, will see the deployment of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a leading tech enterprise, has received a significant order for rocker arm bushings, engine components used in various heavy transport segment engine variants, from a renowned global vehicle manufacturer. This order, valued in the lower-two-digit million-euro range … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The German Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth over €350 million to produce and deliver several hundred thousand rounds of 30mm x 173 DM21 service ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle. This contract, part of an … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has awarded a consortium led by Deutsche Telekom, named “Nostradamus,” the task of constructing testing infrastructure for quantum key distribution (QKD). This initiative will facilitate the evaluation of QKD devices from European manufacturers, a crucial … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Cybersecurity, Daniela Theisinger, Deutsche Telekom, European Commission, EuroQCI, Helmut Leopold, infrastructure, Joan Mazenc, Nostradamus, partnership, quantum key distribution, sustainabilty, Thales
(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors, located in Crewe, has pledged its commitment to the Armed Forces Community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant, a national initiative aimed at supporting military personnel and their families. The company aims to treat those who … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has initiated a 10-year strategic partnership led by Deutsche Telekom, called “Nostradamus,” to build a quantum key distribution (QKD) testing infrastructure. This infrastructure will evaluate QKD devices from European manufacturers and support the development of … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Daniela Theisinger, data centers, Deutsche Telekom, EU satellite transmission, Europe, European Commission, European Quantum Communication Infrastructure, EuroQCI, Helmut Leopold, IRIS2, Joan Mazenc, Nostradamus, QKD, QKD devices, quantum key distribution, Quantum technology, secure digitalization, Thales
(IN BRIEF) The German military, Bundeswehr, has awarded Rheinmetall a significant contract worth nearly €50 million for over 470,000 decoy flares from Rheinmetall’s Birdie product line. These infrared decoy flares are used to distract incoming infrared-homing guided missiles and simulate … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Aircraft Decoy Flares, Bundeswehr, partnership, Rheinmetall, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall’s mobile Skyranger 30 air defence system has achieved a significant milestone as it moves closer to series production. The successful testing and live-fire campaign of the Skyranger 30 A1 configuration in December 2023 marked an important step … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Rheinmetall, Skyranger 30 Air Defence System, Switzerland
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