Drug Detection Capabilities Evolve To Counter Smugglers’ Shifting Tactics
Intersec 2026 to highlight the importance of early embedded security in Gulf megaproject resilience
The importance of early-stage security design, multi-stakeholder coordination, and alignment between technology, people and processes to be highlighted The Intersec 2026 International Security Leaders’ Summit will bring together global leaders to share best practices, benchmark innovations, and shape the next generation of integrated security strategies worldwide Intersec 2026 takes place from 12-14 January at the…
METCO and Smiths Detection Announce Opening of New Assembly and Manufacturing Facility in Saudi Arabia Aligned with Vision 2030
Riyadh, Tuesday 16 December 2025 – METCO, with partner Smiths Detection, today announce that the opening of its new state-of-the-art Assembly and Manufacturing Facility, designed to assemble, commission and manufacture advanced screening solutions (including Smiths Detection’s industry-leading X-ray screening products) is scheduled for Q1 2026. The new facility will not only serve as an assembly and…
Samsara Expands in Aviation Industry as Swissport Achieves Strong Safety and Efficiency Results
Samsara, a pioneer of the connected operations platforms, has announced new impactful results with Swissport, the airport ground operations, air cargo services and airport hospitality company. To establish an even higher standard for operations in the high-stakes aviation ground handling industry, Swissport North America leveraged Samsara’s AI-powered platform and achieved impressive results, including a 60%…
Smiths Detection’s SDX 100100 DV HC Added to TSA Air Cargo Screening Technology List
Smiths Detection, advanced threat detection and security screening technologies provider, announced that its SDX 100100 DV HC X-ray scanner has been added to the Transportation Security Administration’s Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL), enabling its use by regulated operators across the US air cargo sector. The dual-view system is designed to meet the highest air…
Malaysia Selects Aireon’s Space-Based ADS-Bfor Surveillance in Oceanic Airspace
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and Aireon have announced a strategic collaboration to deploy Aireon’s space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) data for air traffic surveillance across the oceanic sector of the Kuala Lumpur Flight Information Region (FIR). This initiative marks a major milestone in strengthening Malaysia’s air traffic management capabilities and enhancing operational…
Leidos and Quadridox Partner to Make Baggage Screening More Accurate and Efficient
By integrating their computed tomography (CT) and X-ray diffraction imaging (XRDI) systems into a new offering, Leidos and Quadridox are developing an advanced checked baggage screening technology aimed at increasing security while keeping luggage moving quickly during the screening process. The new agreement combines Leidos’ Examiner 3DX CT with Quadridox’s DELPHI XRDI technology. By leveraging the…
London Biggin Hill Airport Unveils Major Runway Enhancement
London Biggin Hill Airport has completed a milestone runway resurfacing project. The work, achieved with the support of an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK, marks a key phase in the airport’s ongoing investment to enhance operational resilience and deliver smoother, more predictable arrivals for business aviation customers. Following a summer of work, London Biggin Hill’s…
Kiteworks CISO Warns: National Security Data Is No Longer Protected by Network Boundaries
As national security operations become increasingly distributed and data moves across agency, contractor, cloud, and coalition networks, perimeter-based security models are no longer sufficient to protect mission-critical information, according to new insights from Frank Balonis, chief information security officer and senior vice president at Kiteworks. Balonis’s analysis, supported by findings from the newly released Kiteworks…
E3 Compression Latch with Visual Iindicator Now Available in Zinc
Those prioritizing safety and security now have a cost-effective latching option. Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION Compression Latch with Visual Indicator is now available in zinc. The latch features red, reflective indicator wings that can be easily viewed when open, so users can tell if the latch is secure with a quick glance. This offering further…
A Rash of Bomb Threats at Hyderabad Airport
Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport received three bomb threats on flights coming from different cities, including two international flights, local authorities said. The airport received emails late Sunday evening that targeted British Airways’ Flight BA 277 from Heathrow, Lufthansa’s Flight LH 752 from Frankfurt and IndiGo’s 6E 7178 from Kannur. Airport sources said all the…
BBC Editor Denied Boarding on Turkish Airlines Due to Parkinsons
A former BBC presenter said Turkish Airlines refused to let him board his flight October 25, from Istanbul to London because he did not have a doctor’s note confirming he was fit to fly. Mark Mardell has Parkinson’s disease. Mardell, 68, described the incident as “humiliating,” claiming Turkish staff pointed to his shaking hands and…
Bomb Threat Spurs Another Evacuation at Hyderabad
An Emirates flight that arrived from Dubai to Hyderabad received a bomb threat on Friday, December 5 and landed at the Hyderabad Airport.The bomb threat was received via email and claimed there was a bomb on flight EK 526. All passengers were safely evacuated from the plane and relocated to a secure area within the…