Airbus Defence and Space (formerly Cassidian) News

 Various teams including security, medical, transportation, parking, sports, anti-doping etc. used Cassidian RadiosThe Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo in February-March this year were accompanied by a TETRA system based on Cassidian technology securing the radio communication. Radio communication was crucial for the accomplishment of the event and according to the Norwegian TETRA service provider TC Connect, the expectations for the system performance were high: 100% availabilit...

 Post earthquake communication breakdown in Christchurch was supported by Cassidian an EADS company Cassidian, an EADS company, quickly responded to multiple requests for increased mission critical communications capacity in the aftermath of a 6.3 earthquake that hit the country of New Zealand on February 22, 2011. The powerful earthquake struck near Christchurch, the country's second largest city with a population of 386,000 taking out buildings and power lines, and interrupting both landl...

 Grintek Ewation's location in Pretoria, South Africa which deals with electronic communications in security sector  Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, boosts its global security electronics business by entering into an agreement to acquire the majority shareholding in South African Electronic Warfare specialist company, Grintek Ewation (GEW), Pretoria.Cassidian will increase its 45 per cent share in GEW to 87.4 per cent by acquiring the 42.4 per cent share of SAAB S...

 EMIRAJE Systems has forged a long-term collaboration between EAI/C4AS and Cassidian EMIRAJE Systems LLC has received the contract for command and control system of the UAE (Emirates Command and Control System ECCS) by the Forces Headquarters Armed Arab Emirates (UAE). The first phase of this contract is valued at 500 million U.S. dollars. ECCS is an important programme of command, control, communications, computing, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance C4ISR) to coordinate, integr...

 The joint venture between CASSIDIAN and L&T will be active in the defence electronics marketCASSIDIAN and Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Mumbai, join forces in the field of defence electronics. The Indian authorities have now approved the formation of a joint venture company between L&T and Cassidian, the newly renamed defence and security division of Europe's leading aerospace and defence group - EADS.The joint venture, based in Talegaon near Pune and in B...

 TETRA network RAKEL a communication network provided by Cassidian has widened the span of communication    The Swedish authorities nationwide TETRA network RAKEL, provided by Cassidian, has been rolled out right on schedule. The network will give user organisations the possibility to cooperate fully on a national scale. This means that they are no longer limited by their radio networks. Serving public order, security and health organisations, it is also used by commercial parties...

 The new merger Signalis will provide maritime security and surveillance solutions to the security industryCassidian and Atlas Elektronik announce the completion of the merger of their subsidiaries Sofrelog and Atlas Maritime Security. The new company named SIGNALIS officially starts operating as such in January 2011. After signing of the shareholders agreement in June, and approval from the European Commission in October, the final anti-trust clearance has been obtained in D...

  Ivan Dimitrov, Director of Department Communication and Information Systems Ministry of Interior A consortium of Cassidian and Ericsson successfully completed the Schengen project for development of the TETRA radio network in Bulgaria. Following this latest extension, the secure radio communication network now includes a further 50 fixed and three mobile TETRA base stations. This has doubled the size of the network to 111 TETRA base stations.The Bulgarian public safety forces, partic...

  TETRA academy supported by Cassidian is first of its kind in the Middle East and has proved useful Cassidian and the Ministry of Interior (Mol) of the State of Qatar have opened a jointly operated and expanded TETRA Academy in Doha. Established under the aegis of the Minister of State for Interior Affairs H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani, it is the first of its kind in the Middle East. It is located at the brand new MoI Telecom Department complex. The...

 Operational since April 2010, the TETRA system catered for the security needs of 16th Asian Games related facilitiesCassidian's TETRA network successfully provided the Asian Games Organising Committee with stable, reliable and efficient communication services during the entire 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou.Operational since April, 2010, the system catered for the security needs of all 16th Asian Games related facilities - over 100 competition and non-competition venues as well as contracte...

Cassidian will also introduce its updated training simulation software for the heavyweight EOD robot tEODorCASSIDIAN presents new training simulation software for EOD Robots Telemax and tEODor. New IED Component Catalogue and Circuit Constructor to simplify Explosive Ordnance Disposal operations. CASSIDIAN is the new name of EADS Defence & Security.CASSIDIAN showcased its expertise and innovative ability in terms of Holistic Explosives & Ammunition Training (HEAT) at the Annual Cong...

Full certified interoperability has become a reality between both the Romanian TETRA systemsCassidian develops interface between TETRA systems as part of major project to improve border security in RomaniaReal-time information sharing possibilities between Border Police and security forces during joint operations significantly improvedCassidian is the new name of EADS Defence &SecurityThe Romanian Ministry of Administration and Interior (MAI) and Cassidian have completed successfully the rig...

Berlin is the first federal German state to commission such a concentrator solutionNetwork management, training and maintenance included in scope of deliveryCASSIDIAN is the new name of EADS Defence & Security Cassidian has been commissioned by Berlin’s IT service centre to link Berlin State’s 28 control centres to the digital radio network of its public safety authorities and organisations (BOS) via two concentrators. This will make the control stations’ access to the dig...

The agreement helps the organisations to launch new secure, robust, and comprehensive security solutionsPartnership to pursue global information assurance initiativesInformation assurance innovators combine their knowledge to leverage capabilitiesPartnership to combine the knowledge of two information assurance innovators to pursue additional key management, secure communications and cyber security initiatives.CASSIDIAN is the new name of EADS Defence & SecuritySypris Electronics,...

Cassidian is a trusted and preferred player in the global Cyber Security marketCassidian acquire a pool of cyber security experts to reinforce its consulting capabilities and customer base.The acquisition of Regency Ltd. is one more step in the Cassidian strategy to address the growing threats to information systems.Cassidian is the new name of EADS Defence & Security.Cassidian successfully acquired Regency IT Consulting on 19 August strengthening the company's cyber capabilities in the...

CASSIDIAN will be able to market its large portfolio of security systems more effectively with this developmentDefence and Security division of EADS conducts complete rebrand: name and logoA clear signal of the division's ambition to further expand on the global marketsNew brand reflects the CASSIDIAN mission to support those who protect the worldEADS Defence & Security, a world leader in global security solutions and systems for civil and military markets, announced its official name change...

EADS Defence & Security have provided DPF with a digital TETRAPOL IP radio communication systemTETRAPOL standard to cover the metropolitan area of Fortaleza and the main cities of Ceara StateSupply of state-of-the-art TETRAPOL IP technology with full support to voice and data communications EADS Defence and Security has announced the inauguration of the successfully deployed TETRAPOL IP radio communication network to secure the operations of the Brazilian Federal Police (DPF) in the state of...

A car's licence plate number can be checked directly on location in the database stored in the portable readerRomanian Ministry of Interior and Administration representatives shown state-of-the-art communication capabilitiesStrong cooperation between the Romanian authorities and EADS Defence & Security on border security opens the doorCapabilities of the EADS TETRA network were shown by EADS Defence & Security (DS) during a TETRA Demonstration, in the context of the Romanian border prote...

Preserving maritime security demands highly capable sensors to ensure situational awareness at any timeIncreasing maritime security and situational awareness in littoral watersSuccessful operation onboard USS FreedomEADS Defence & Security has delivered the second TRS-3D naval radar to Lockheed Martin, a prime contractor for the U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship programme. The radar is due to be integrated on the third of the new Littoral Combat Ships (LCS 3), Fort Worth.The first radar has bee...

Event security and management involved an estimated 19,000 security personnelLeaders of eight nations and thousands of visitors and press from around the globe gathered in Huntsville and Toronto, Ontario for the events EADS Defence & Security's IP based P25 digital public safety radio delivered efficient and secure communication for Royal Canadian Mounted Police before, during and after the summitsEvent security and management involved an estimated 19,000 security personnelEADS Defence &...

The radio network is currently in use with the Bulgarian public safety forces, fire brigade and border police users The Bulgarian Deputy Minister of the Interior witnesses the demonstration. With 106 mobile communication sites, TETRA will cover 81% of Bulgarian territory.This success results from long-term cooperation between the Bulgarian authorities and EADS Defence & Security.On behalf of the Bulgarian Minister of the Interior, Mr. Tsvetan Tsvetanov, Pavlin Dimitrov, Deputy Minister of th...

Security is essential to ensure the safety of people and the smooth running of any eventCommunication network set up in time for the 2010 G8 summit in CanadaCommunication solutions help secure the World Football Cup in South Africa and the 2010 Asian Games in GuangzhouEADS Defence & Security (DS) products and solutions play an important role in several major sports and political events in 2010. The reliable communication systems help those responsible for event security to deliver end-to-end...

In the search engine all captured media content is simultaneously catalogued and digitally archivedartec technologies AG, located in Diepholz, Germany, and publicly traded at a number of stock exchanges in Germany, has just won approval for tenancy in the Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP). The northern German company sought the approval with the objective of developing, in a Qatar-German consortium, a media search engine for the Arabian world. After the search engine has been launc...

SA Maritime Security will rely on a workforce of 170 maritime surveillance specialists in Germany and FranceEADS Defence & Security (DS) and Atlas Elektronik (AE) have decided to consolidate their position in the maritime safety and security market by merging their subsidiaries Sofrelog, acquired by DS in 2006, and Atlas Maritime Security, a spin-off of AE. This joint venture will take the form of a strong and flexible SME tailored to meet specific customer needs in this market. Named S...

EADS Defence & Security is a systems solutions provider for armed forces and civil security worldwideJoint venture intends to address the defence and security market in Brazil and other countries where synergies can be identified between the 2 companiesJoint venture is committed to become reliable, competent and trusted partner to the armed forces, governmental organisations and other local industryEADS Defence & Security (DS) and ODEBRECHT Organisation join forces in the fields of defen...

The A.S.T.R.I.D. network is intended for Belgian emergency and safety services, state security organisations etcMaintenance of the Belgian TETRA radio-communications network, command and control centres and the IT networkNew show of confidence from the Belgian operator A.S.T.R.I.D.Annual amount of around €14 million over 5 yearsThe EADS-Belgacom consortium has signed a new contract with the national operator A.S.T.R.I.D. for the maintenance of the TETRA secure radio-communications network,...