The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Ovzon a contract to test the capability of the technology company’s satellite communication systems and services to control unmanned ground vehicles at great distances. The demonstration, to be performed in Sweden, is scheduled for the second half of November. It will involve mobile satellite terminals and satcom services...
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Germany’s Disaster Assistance Office Taps NSSLGlobal Satcom Services
U.K.-based NSSLGlobal said it has secured a contract to supply satellite communications services and technology to Germany‘s Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance. The contract calls for the delivery of portable satcom to enable 24/7 connectivity for the office, known as BBK for short. NSSLGlobal said it will also provide voice and data...
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Ensco’s MicroSearch Contactless Vehicle Sensor Debuts in Australia; Jeff Stevens Quoted
Washington, D.C.-based engineering and technology company Ensco said it has secured a contract to deploy its MicroSearch contactless vehicle sensor security inspection tool in critical infrastructures across Australia. The announcement did not disclose the contract details but indicated that the deal was in partnership with CTG Security Matrix, Ensco’s exclusive reseller based in Adelaide, South...
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Australia Partners With Microsoft to Create Cyber Intelligence Sharing Platform
Australia has unveiled a collaborative effort between the Australian Signals Directorate and Microsoft to beef up the country’s cybersecurity. Under the partnership program, ASD connected its Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing platform with Microsoft Sentinel, allowing the latter’s Australian users to immediately share cyberthreat information on the combined systems. According to ASD, the collaboration provides access...
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QinetiQ Wins Supply Agreement Under $1.5B UK Defense Digital Tech Structure
Multinational defense technology company QinetiQ has secured a four-year framework agreement as a supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence’s Digital and IT Professional Services structure under the Crown Commercial Service. QinetiQ said the DIPS tasks, with an estimated value of $1.5 billion, will be supplied to Defence Digital, an MoD unit focused on effective...