Countering the Drone Threat to Airports: A TSI Roundtable
Iran Says Straight of Hormuz is Open for Commercial Vessels
The Iranian foreign minister has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels. “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organization…
Analogic and Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions Announce Intent to Combine Under Analogic Leadership
Analogic Corporation and Leidos, Inc, announced a definitive agreement to create a global security imaging and detection company through the combination of Analogic with Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions, Ports & Borders and Industrial Automation businesses (SES). The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory…
UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía Demonstrates Advanced Autonomous Control in US Special Forces Maritime Exercises Through Integration on NEWT21’s FOG USV Platform
The exercises proved a complete success, showcasing the robust performance of UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía’s autonomous control system and the significant operational advantages of next‑generation unmanned maritime USV platforms such as NEWT21’s FOG USV. UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía has strengthened its position as a key provider of advanced autonomous maritime control technologies following the successful use of…
Port Immobilization Incident Exposes Fragility of Global Maritime Supply Chains
A major port disruption triggered by a vessel‑bridge collision has underscored the vulnerability of maritime infrastructure to single‑point failures. The incident halted operations for days, affecting container flows, bunkering schedules, and hinterland transport links. Maritime authorities emphasise that while physical collisions are not new, the scale of modern ports means that even brief shutdowns can…
Transport Hubs Face Intensifying Cross‑Mode Security Pressures
Border‑adjacent transport hubs are experiencing a measurable rise in multi‑vector threats, according to new global assessments. Security agencies report that cyber intrusions, insider risks, and coordinated criminal activity are increasingly targeting the “seams” between border control and transport operations. Recent case studies show how disruptions at airports, seaports, and land crossings can rapidly cascade across…
UK Expands Authority to Board Sanctioned Vessels
The UK has introduced new enforcement powers allowing its forces to board vessels subject to international sanctions, strengthening maritime‑border compliance efforts. The measure is designed to deter illicit activity, enhance monitoring of high‑risk shipping, and reinforce the UK’s operational posture in contested waters. Officials say the expanded authority supports broader regional security objectives amid rising…
35‑Nation Coalition to Discuss Reopening Strait of Hormuz
A coalition of 35 countries is preparing high‑level talks aimed at restoring safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway has faced ongoing disruption amid regional tensions, impacting tanker operations and global energy flows. Discussions will focus on coordinated naval security, risk mitigation, and measures to stabilise commercial shipping in one of…
South-East Asian Mass Transit Contract Award
20 January 2026 – Thruvision Group plc (AIM: THRU), the leading provider of walk-through security technology (“Thruvision” or the “Company” and, together with its subsidiary undertakings, the “Group”), announces that it has been notified by one of the Company’s regional integration partners (the “Partner”) of a contract award to the Partner which includes the deployment…
Imminent Contract Award
8 December 2025 – Thruvision Group plc (AIM: THRU), the leading provider of walk-through security technology (“Thruvision” or the “Company” and,together with its subsidiary undertakings, the “Group”), announces that it has received a Notice of Intent to Award for its’ SpotCHECK people-screening solution, to support aviation worker screening under the TSA National Mandate at a…
Securitas Technology to Offer Ambient.ai Threat Detection and Automation Platform to Accelerate the Path to Agentic Physical Security for its Client Base
Securitas Technology, one of the world’s largest electronic security companies, and Ambient.ai, the leader in Agentic Physical Security, announced a global reseller agreement to bring the Ambient.ai platform to Securitas Technology’s global client base. The platform transforms traditional security into proactive threat detection and automation where AI continuously perceives, understands and acts on real-world events in real time…
NWPX Highlights Advanced Power and Communication Vaults, Raising the Standard for Dry Utilities Infrastructure
NWPX Park and NWPX Geneva, divisions of NWPX Infrastructure, designer and maker of innovative water utilities and environmental solutions, are highlighting their power and communication vaults. This precast product line redefines the standards for reliability, security and long-term performance in dry utilities infrastructure. These vaults serve as the essential backbone for safe and resilient underground…
Thai Cargo Ship Attacked While Trying to Transit Strait of Hormuz
The Mayuree Naree, a Thai-flagged cargo ship, was attacked while trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after departing Khalifa Port in the UAE en route to Kandla, India.The Thai Navy released photos showing heavy black smoke rising from the vessel and lifeboats deployed nearby. Twenty crew members were rescued, and another three remained…