Ministry of Defence

UK Ministry of Defence Deploys Immersive Labs to Increase its Cyber Resilience and Support National Security

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Friday, November 11, 2022

We have chosen Immersive Labs to help our teams build vital skills to confront emerging threats and demonstrate their cyber resilience.

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  • We have chosen Immersive Labs to help our teams build vital skills to confront emerging threats and demonstrate their cyber resilience.
  • We applaud the Ministry of Defence for its proactive efforts to support national security with a people-centric approach to cybersecurity, said Matt Knutsen, Chief Revenue Officer, Immersive Labs.
  • Immersive Labs is trusted by the worlds largest organisations and governments, including Citi, Pfizer, Daimler, Humana, Atos, HSBC, and the UK National Health Service.
  • Immersive Labs is trusted by the worlds largest organisations and governments, including Citi, Pfizer, Daimler, Humana, Atos, HSBC, and the UK National Health Service.

Trade Estonia broadens horizons of AI and machine learning in UAE during networking event

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Monday, October 31, 2022

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Trade Estonia recently highlighted and showcased the latest future-oriented solutions from 12 Estonian companies during a networking event that took place on 13 October, where Trade Estonia representatives from 12 companies expanded their networks and formed collaborations with a number of stakeholders to further empower the UAE and the businesses operating within it.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Trade Estonia recently highlighted and showcased the latest future-oriented solutions from 12 Estonian companies during a networking event that took place on 13 October, where Trade Estonia representatives from 12 companies expanded their networks and formed collaborations with a number of stakeholders to further empower the UAE and the businesses operating within it.
  • Attending the event were Jaan Reinhold, Ambassador of Estonia to the UAE; Salem AlShamsi, co-chairman of UAE-Estonia Business Council; HE Michael Waechter, International Trade Council Chairperson for UAE; and Anett Numa, cybersecurity advisor Estonian Ministry of Defence.
  • The companies opened doors of collaboration across multiple sectors, emphasising Internet of Things innovations, digital and security solutions, and explorations in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
  • Trade Estonia is a source of smart products and services that sets out to connect the world with leading Estonian companies.

Trade Estonia broadens horizons of AI and machine learning in UAE during networking event

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 31, 2022

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Trade Estonia recently highlighted and showcased the latest future-oriented solutions from 12 Estonian companies during a networking event that took place on 13 October, where Trade Estonia representatives from 12 companies expanded their networks and formed collaborations with a number of stakeholders to further empower the UAE and the businesses operating within it.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Trade Estonia recently highlighted and showcased the latest future-oriented solutions from 12 Estonian companies during a networking event that took place on 13 October, where Trade Estonia representatives from 12 companies expanded their networks and formed collaborations with a number of stakeholders to further empower the UAE and the businesses operating within it.
  • Attending the event were Jaan Reinhold, Ambassador of Estonia to the UAE; Salem AlShamsi, co-chairman of UAE-Estonia Business Council; HE Michael Waechter, International Trade Council Chairperson for UAE; and Anett Numa, cybersecurity advisor Estonian Ministry of Defence.
  • The companies opened doors of collaboration across multiple sectors, emphasising Internet of Things innovations, digital and security solutions, and explorations in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
  • Trade Estonia is a source of smart products and services that sets out to connect the world with leading Estonian companies.

TIE 2022 Gathers 10 Major Semiconductor Companies Demonstrating Their Capability for Innovation and Leading a New Generation of Domestically Developed Technologies onto Global Stage

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Officially opened today (October 13th), TIE 2022 has brought together the fruits of R&D efforts from notable domestic and foreign organizations.

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  • Officially opened today (October 13th), TIE 2022 has brought together the fruits of R&D efforts from notable domestic and foreign organizations.
  • Moreover, 10 major Taiwanese semiconductor companies led by TSMC have been invited to a special section of the exhibition grounds in order to demonstrate their capability as Taiwan's "Silicon Shield."
  • For the first time, TIE has assembled a group of 10 leading domestic semiconductor companies that include TSMC, UMC, and ASE.
  • The Semiconductor Zone, where they are displaying their latest technological innovations, has been jammed packed with visitors.

UPDATE: Protector Completes Acceptance Test Procedures

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) for the first ProtectorRG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system has been completed.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) for the first ProtectorRG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system has been completed.
  • Protector is a specially configured model of MQ-9B, designed to meet the unique requirements of the RAF.
  • "It was a great pleasure to accept the official handover of the first Protector aircraft on behalf of the MOD, following the successful completion of Acceptance Test Procedures.
  • RAF Air Commodore Alex Hicks said, "The acceptance of the first Protector aircraft is a significant and exciting milestone in the delivery of this world-class capability to the Royal Air Force.

Protector Completes Acceptance Test Procedures

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) for the first ProtectorRG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system was completed on Aug. 26, 2022.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) for the first ProtectorRG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system was completed on Aug. 26, 2022.
  • Protector is a specially configured model of MQ-9B, designed to meet the unique requirements of the RAF.
  • "It is a great pleasure to accept the official handover of the first Protector aircraft on behalf of the MOD, following the successful completion of Acceptance Test Procedures.
  • RAF Air Commodore Alex Hicks said: "The acceptance of the first Protector aircraft is a significant and exciting milestone in the delivery of this world-class capability to the Royal Air Force.

Special Mission Aircraft (Military Aviation, Commercial Aviation, UAV) Market - Global Forecast to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

The "Special Mission Aircraft Market by Platform (Military Aviation, Commercial Aviation, UAV), Application (ISR, Command and Control, Combat Support, Air-Launch/Rocket Launch), Payload Type, End-User, Point of Sale and Region - Global Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Special Mission Aircraft Market by Platform (Military Aviation, Commercial Aviation, UAV), Application (ISR, Command and Control, Combat Support, Air-Launch/Rocket Launch), Payload Type, End-User, Point of Sale and Region - Global Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Special mission aircraft are used for transportation of military supplies and personnel or are deployed for humanitarian relief operations.
  • Special mission aircraft are used for various special missions carried out by the military forces such as reconnaissance and surveillance operations.
  • The special mission aircraft market is dominated by a few globally established players such as The Boeing Company (US), Lockheed Martin (US), Dassault Aviation SA (France), Textron Aviation (US), and Northrop Grumman Corporation (US)among others.

BAE Systems Celebrates 15 Years of Supporting the Royal Navy’s Mine Countermeasure Vessels in the Gulf

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Monday, June 13, 2022

BAE Systems today marks 15 years of supporting Operations Aintree and Kipion, the Royal Navys mine countermeasure (MCM) strategy in the Gulf.

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  • BAE Systems today marks 15 years of supporting Operations Aintree and Kipion, the Royal Navys mine countermeasure (MCM) strategy in the Gulf.
  • In collaboration with the Royal Navys Forward Support Unit, BAE Systems provides continuous in-region support via its Hunt Class Output Management team.
  • Were enormously proud of the successful part weve played in enabling the Royal Navys mine countermeasure operations in the Gulf over the last 15 years, commented Jon Pearson, Warship Support Director, BAE Systems Maritime Services business.
  • BAE Systems was present at the event, alongside partners and other industry organisations which have supported the Royal Navys strategy in the Gulf.

LeoLabs Wins Contract Award to Support Japan Air Self Defense Force with Commercial Space Domain Awareness

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

MENLO PARK, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LeoLabs, Inc., the world's leading commercial provider of low Earth orbit (LEO) mapping and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services, today announced a multimillion-dollar award to provide data and services for the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF). The agreement offers Japan access to the largest set of actionable insights in existence for tracking satellites and orbital debris in low Earth orbit (LEO), all generated from LeoLabs' global network of phased array radars. LeoLabs will deliver its LEO data and services platform and a full set of training to empower JASDF operators to utilize a range of data and tools, including tracking and monitoring, collision avoidance, and other services.

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  • "We are deeply honored to have this opportunity to work with the Japan Ministry of Defense," said Dan Ceperley, CEO and LeoLabs Co-Founder.
  • Japan's Ministry of Defense has awarded LeoLabs this contract through ITOCHU Aviation Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITOCHU Corporation - LeoLabs' established trading partner.
  • Background on LeoLabs Industry-Leading Commercial SSA Platform: Solving the "Data Deficit" for Japan and the World
    Low Earth Orbit is emerging as the commercial and national security focus in space.
  • LeoLabs today serves regulatory and space agencies, commercial satellite operators, defense, and scientific/academic organizations that are driving generational change in LEO.

The Fay Group, QBE LLC, and My Medic, Partner with the Cifers Foundation to Provide Lifesaving Trauma Kits to Ukraine

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

What is going on in Ukraine right now is a humanitarian tragedy," said Ed Fay, CEO of The Fay Group, which donated funds to support this effort.

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  • What is going on in Ukraine right now is a humanitarian tragedy," said Ed Fay, CEO of The Fay Group, which donated funds to support this effort.
  • Kits were assembled by My Medic in Utah, shipped to Poland, and then transported by land across the border to Ukraine.
  • Jeremy Way, Senior Vice President at QBE LLC, has spent three years working in Ukraine with their Ministry of Defense.
  • "From the first time I visited Ukraine, I felt a connection with the Ukrainian people," says Cifers Foundation President Luther Cifers.