The Cyber Siege Against the World’s Ports
The Cyber Siege Against the World’s Ports
The world’s ports are under siege, not from navies and battleships, but from hackers and cyber weapons. Unfortunately, their ability to withstand these attacks varies widely across the industry. Steve FelderCode Blue Cyber “There is significant variation in cybersecurity readiness across the global port sector,” said Steve Felder, executive director at Code Blue Cyber,…
Cyberattacks on Texas-Bound Tankers Raise Maritime Security Concerns
U.S. authorities are investigating cyberattacks against two energy tankers bound for Texas, including a massive crude oil carrier headed for Galveston, raising new concerns about the vulnerability of increasingly connected commercial vessels. The FBI and U.S. Coast Guard dispatched specialized cyber teams to board the two foreign-flagged vessels in the Gulf of Mexico on Aug….
REGENT Announces First Human-Crewed Seaglider Flight
REGENT Craft’s Seaglider vessel prototype, Viceroy, has successfully completed its first human-crewed flight, making it the largest-ever all-electric wing-in-ground effect (WIG) craft to fly with people on board. The flight marks the first time a wing-in-ground effect vessel has been engineered and readied for commercial and defense operation at scale — solidifying America’s leadership in…
AirSight and Flock Announce Strategic Partnership Following Grant Parish Smuggling Bust That Demonstrated the Speed of an Integrated Airspace to Roadway Response
AirSight, the company behind the AirGuard airspace security platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Flock, the public-safety operating system trusted by thousands of law enforcement agencies nationwide. The partnership establishes a real-time data feed from AirGuard into FlockOS, allowing airspace detections — including operator location — to appear directly in the same operating picture…
ICEYE Establishes Indian Entity to Support India’s Sovereign Intelligence Capability
ICEYE announced the formal establishment of ICEYE India, operating from New Delhi. This extends the company’s presence into one of the world’s most significant defense and space markets. ICEYE India’s immediate priority is supporting India’s defense and intelligence customers to access advanced intelligence capabilities and solutions that strengthen national security and resilience, alongside broader engagement…
Hijacking of Sanctioned Tanker in Gulf of Aden Underscores Renewed Piracy Risks and Heightened Vulnerabilities Along Key Shipping Routes
A sanctioned tanker, Seamull, was hijacked by six armed individuals off the coast of Yemen and diverted toward Somalia, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident marks one of the most significant piracy‑related events in the region in recent years and highlights a concerning resurgence of organised maritime crime in the Gulf…
Large-area surveillance with 90 % fewer cameras
From runways to tower operations: STL Airport deploys 360° surveillance with Panomera® As Missouri’s largest and busiest aviation facility, St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) welcomed more than 15 million passengers in 2025. To implement a digital 360-degree surveillance system and secure over 70 million square feet of airport infrastructure, STL required a solution capable…
Signicat Secures Key UK Digital Identity Trust Certification
Signicat has achieved certification against the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF) for its component NFC-based identity and identity document verification technology and orchestration services.The certification comes at a crucial time for the UK, in terms of Digital Identity, following the UK government announcements ending the Digital Identity scheme, leaving the trust framework under…
70,000 Migrants Rush into Ceuta, Spain
More than 70,000 migrants rushed irregularly into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa from Morocco. The influx prompted a military deployment, caused dozens of deaths, and has spurred a strong political debate in Europe about immigration. Tens of thousands of people scaled border fences, walked the land frontier,or swam around the Tarajal breakwater…
Rising “Gray Zone” Activity Puts Global Undersea Infrastructure at Risk
Security agencies across Europe and the North Atlantic are warning of a sharp increase in “Gray Zone” maritime activity targeting subsea pipelines, fibre‑optic cables, and offshore energy installations. Recent incidents — including suspected sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, anchor‑dragging damage to gas pipelines and telecom cables in the Baltic Sea, and unexplained disruptions near…
Autonomous Patrol Craft Trials Mark New Phase in Gulf Maritime Security
Abu Dhabi has begun operational testing of a new AI‑enabled autonomous patrol vessel, signalling a significant step forward in how Gulf states plan to secure busy coastal waters. The 23‑foot craft is equipped with multi‑sensor surveillance systems, autonomous navigation software, and remote‑command capability, allowing it to conduct patrols, regulatory enforcement, and environmental monitoring with minimal…
SeeTrue’s AI Screening Automation Software Achieves TSA Certification, Installed for 2026 FIFA World Cup Security Operations
SeeTrue AI, AI-powered security screening specialist, recently announced two major milestones: its prohibited item detection software is the first AI solution to receive TSA certification for use with the Analogic ConneCT computed tomography (CT) scanner, and SeeTrue’s AI screening software is now installed at multiple U.S. airports serving 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities. TSA…