February 15, 2023 - securitylinkindia

Case Study

Ultra-luxury Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Resort Selects Maxxess eFusion to Excel with security and service

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 15, 2023November 14, 202406 mins

Landmark project win cements Maxxess technology as trusted choice for prestigious developments in the UAE Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, the newest Dubai statement resort from Jumeirah Group, is using Maxxess eFusion technology to provide feature-rich, enterprise-class access control and enable seamless integration of third-party security, safety, and a back- and front-of-house systems. The ultra-luxury five-star development, opening this year, will include 408 rooms, four super penthouses, a premium yacht club and marina with 128 berths, nine high-end villas and an extensive resort landscaped with infinity pools and beachfront at the heart of Dubai’s largest private beach. The Marsa Al Arab is located on a peninsula to the east of the iconic Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach hotel. Designed in the shape of a super-yacht, the main hotel structure will complete Jumeirah’s oceanic trilogy, which includes the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel and sailboat-inspired Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Jumeirah Group selected Maxxess eFusion, ahead of other leading vendors, following a competitive technology evaluation. Maxxess solutions are being used at a growing number of high-end resorts and landmark hospitality properties across the United Arab Emirates. Its feature-rich platform allows seamless off-the-shelf integration with more than 60 leading technologies including video surveillance, fire, building management systems, and site-specific applications and hardware. Widely used in the luxury hotels sector, eFusion allows seamless integration of front- and back-of-house operations, ensuring maximum ease-of-use and operational efficiency through a single, unified platform. The integrated Maxxess solution at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, implemented by Telematics, encompasses 256 controllers to manage guest doors in the hotel and penthouses, and external access for the private villas, staff entrances, gatehouses, car parks, and goods-in areas. Integration with ASSA ABLOY Hospitality, allowing them to use traditional credentials or personal smartphones to access hotel rooms, safety deposit boxes, and secure closets. The surveillance system, comprising over 700 Hanwha Techwin cameras, ensures guest and staff safety, provides a full audit trail of room access, and allows services such as room cleaning to be delivered efficiently with no disruption to guests. Integration of Hanwha Techwin’s Wisenet® VMS ensures uninterrupted coverage of the hotel’s interior and exterior areas, including landscaped gardens, private beach, pools, integrated leisure and wellness facilities, and signature restaurants. Seamless integration with the Zenitel IP video intercom system, and the resort’s fire system, ensures efficient management through eFusion’s single user interface. This removes reliance on siloed systems, eliminating control room inefficiencies and gaps in security In the event on an incident, such as a forced door, fire alarm or system health check issue, eFusion will automatically pop-up up the nearest camera views, enabling operators to visually verify the incident and initiate an appropriate rapid response. Maxxess eFusion technology will not only enhance safety and security but provide guests with an unrivalled visitor experience. The modular and scalable nature of eFusion also makes it easy for Jumeirah Group to address future needs, as the resort expands and adapts to changing operational requirements. “This landmark project builds on a continuing run of success that cements Maxxess’s position as a technology leader in the luxury hospitality sector in the UAE,” commented Lee Copland, Managing Director EMEA, Maxxess. He added: “Our simple and fair license fee structure is also ideal for large, statement developments as it lets customers mix and match best-in-breed systems, and offers a futureproof platform that makes it easy to bring new technologies online.”

Feature

Protecting from Ransomware Requires a Thorough Backup and Recovery Strategy

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 15, 2023November 14, 2024010 mins

Nikhil Korgaonkar Regional Director, Arcserve India & SAARC In September, Australian telecoms giant Optus said hackers accessed current and former customer data following a cyberattack on its systems. Optus said in a press release that an unspecified number of customer names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, home addresses, and identity document numbers such as driver’s licenses or passport numbers were taken in the breach. Optus is far from being the only telecoms victim. In the United States, T-Mobile disclosed its seventh network breach earlier this year after hackers with the Lapsus$ cybercrime group stole the telco’s source code. Last year, the second largest cell carrier in the U.S. said at least 47 million customers had personal information stolen by hackers. The threat of ransomware is keeping many telecom company execs up at night. In this digitalised world, cyber-attacks are the weapon of choice in bringing down companies, and cyber-criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated. For example, criminals spreading the Noberus ransomware are adding weapons to their malware to steal data and credentials from compromised networks. Historically, telecom security officers have focused on building a moat around the castle through firewalls, antivirus solutions, multifactor authentication, intrusion detection and prevention, and more. But these barriers are no longer good enough because most organisational data now resides outside the castle. Even after deploying layers and layers of defence, organisations are finding that they are still vulnerable to cyberattacks and that their data is still getting compromised. A 360-degree view of IT security is required to help telecom companies protect their data. That means expanding the focus to include data backup and recovery solutions and immutable storage that, until now, have not been a key focus. Companies can no longer afford to treat these solutions as an afterthought. Instead, they must be a critical component of every cybersecurity strategy. Backup and recovery, together with immutable storage, are the last critical line of defence. Indeed, a solid data protection plan can safeguard an organisation’s mission-critical data and help secure it against disruptions and cyberattacks, thus minimising damage to operations. That’s why there is a need to rebalance the overall approach to data security. There needs to be a better way to manage risk while at the same time optimising the ability to recover data in the event of a disaster. Here are the top three steps to balance the equation and integrate data protection into your cybersecurity plans. 1. Make sure you have a recovery plan The first step in any cybersecurity strategy should be backing up critical data. But data backup alone is not enough. It would be best if you also had a robust plan to recover your data quickly and cost-effectively in the event of a cyberattack. The truth is that without a well-thought-out recovery plan in place, you may be unable to properly restore the exact version of a file or folder following a data loss. Here’s one way to think about data backup and recovery. Attempting to restore data without a solid recovery plan is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle after half the pieces have gone missing. It’s a recipe for disaster, especially during a crisis when you’re scrambling to save your data now – because tomorrow could be too late. A good recovery plan can help you locate all the pieces and swiftly put them together at a time when every minute is vital, and you don’t have a moment to lose. 2. Choose an immutable storage solution A robust and reliable backup and recovery plan allow you to safeguard your data even if a cyberattack victimises you. A vital component of any such strategy is a storage solution that continually protects your data by taking snapshots every 90 seconds. These snapshots make it possible for you to go back to specific points in time before an attack and recover entire file systems in a matter of minutes. As a result, even if a cyberattack is successful, your information will be quickly and easily recoverable to a very recent point in time. Because your backup data is immutable – your data can’t be altered in any way, not by your administrators and not by ransomware – there will always be a series of recovery points, ensuring your data remains protected. This immutability can also bridge the security and the operational infrastructure teams, which have traditionally been siloed. That means these two groups can speak the same language and work together in the face of cyber threats. 3. Get a one-click recovery It would help if you did everything possible to minimise downtime in a cyberattack. That’s why looking for a data protection system that is easy to deploy, simple to manage, and rocksteady even under the most harrowing circumstances is imperative. Your data protection system should also deliver orchestrated recovery with a single click. In a cyberattack, you should be able to recover confidently by safely spinning up copies of physical and virtual systems onsite and offsite in minutes – not hours or days. An ideal data protection system will also use analytics to identify frequently used data that a business should always back up and less vital data that doesn’t have to be. This system gives you an intelligent, tiered data architecture that provides rapid access to mission-critical information. It also saves you money on data storage while keeping essential data safe from catastrophe. Conclusion With cyber-attacks showing no sign of abating, telecom companies must adopt a robust cybersecurity plan – their lifesaver when an attack strikes. Backup and recovery are a critical part of a cybersecurity plan – and the only reliable way to reverse or mitigate the damage of a cyber-attack. Your data is your most important asset. If compromised by ransomware, you’re dead in the water. That’s why you need to make data protection a crucial part of any cybersecurity strategy. With the right approach, your data will be quickly and easily recoverable even after an attack, and you’ll be able to…

International

STMicroelectronics and eYs3D Microelectronics Showcase Collaboration on High-Quality 3D Stereo-Vision Camera for Machine Vision and Robotics at CES 2023

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 15, 2023November 14, 202405 mins

Companies demonstrate 3D depth vision through stereo cameras fusion for fast-motion object tracking in AIoT and autonomous guided robots and industrial devices Reference designs leverage ST’s high-performance, near-infrared, global-shutter image sensors to ensure best quality depth sensing and point-cloud creation STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor company serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and eYs3D Microelectronics, a fabless semiconductor design house that focuses on end-to-end hardware and software systems for computer vision, including advanced vision-processing System-on-Chip (SoC) devices, revealed the results of their collaboration on high-quality machine vision at CES 2023 in Las Vegas during January 5-8, 2023. Using live demonstrations, the companies showed how stereo video and depth camera made from advanced active-coded infrared technology can enhance capabilities like feature recognition and autonomous guidance at mid-to-long working range. “STMicroelectronics’ advanced image sensors, using proprietary process technologies, offer class-leading pixel size while offering both high sensitivity and low crosstalk,” said James Wang, Chief Strategy & Sales Officer, eYs3D Microelectronics, “Such high-performance image sensors at a competitive price point enable us to achieve extremely compact system size while ensuring outstanding machine-vision performance. The strong connection we have established with ST increases our confidence to develop new products that will lead the machine vision market.” “The collaboration with eYs3D Microelectronics, through their expertise in capture, perception understanding, and 3D-fusion, offers ST additional business opportunities, use cases, and ecosystems addressing demands for stereo vision in applications such as robots, home-automation, home appliances, and many others,” said David Maucotel, Business Line Manager at ST’s Imaging Sub-Group, “While the reference designs showcased at CES are using monochromatic sensors, we can already foresee exciting enhancements and further use-cases using the RGB and RGB-IR versions of our sensors.” The CES demonstrations highlighted two jointly developed reference designs – the Ref-B6 and Ref-B3 ASV (Active Stereo Vision) video and depth cameras. Both combine the eYs3D CV processor and eSP876 stereo 3D Depth-Map chipset with ST’s global shutter image sensors that provide enhanced near-infrared (NIR) sensitivity. The embedded eYs3D chipset enhances object edge detection, optimizes depth de-noising, and outputs HD-quality 3D depth data up to 60fps frame rate. ST’s image sensors enable the cameras to output data streams in various combinations of video/ depth resolution and frame rate for the best quality depth sensing and point-cloud creation. In addition, optimized lenses, filters and a VCSEL active-IR projector source optimize the infrared optical path and maximize immunity to ambient light noise. A specially developed control algorithm turns the IR projector on and oﬀ alternately to permit capturing artifact-free gray scale images. Leveraging this advanced hardware design, the Ref-B6 stereo-video camera achieves a 6-centimeter baseline and 85deg(H) x 70deg(V) depth field of view. Both eYs3D reference designs include the SDK (Software Development Kit) supporting Windows®, Linux and Android OS environments with multiple different programming languages and wrapper APIs.

International

Quanika Makes its Middle East Debut at Intersec 2023, Showcasing Next Generation Security Management Solutions

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 15, 2023November 14, 202405 mins

Quanika access and integration technologies highlighted in partnership with Axis Communications Quanika made its first Intersec appearance on 17-19 January, demonstrating its next generation silo-free security and site management software, including seamless integration with best-in-class video, access, and audio tech from Axis Communications. Quanika was on Axis Communications’ stand showcasing its Enterprise access control and VisitorPoint visitor management software seamlessly integrated with Axis’s complete range of software and hardware as well other third-party systems. Show visitors were able to experience an immersive, next generation security and safety management solution from a single user interface. Quanika, a certified Axis Communication Technology Integration Partner (TIP), has a rapidly growing user-base globally, leveraging a more practical, affordable migration route away from outdated, siloed systems and technology stacks. Quanika’s integration model combines off-the-shelf affordability with customisation whenever required and leverages the power of corporate databases – including Microsoft Active Directory – to help customers operate their sites more securely and efficiently. Visitors to Intersec got to see how Quanika leverages Axis’s powerful A1601 door controller, and powers-up Axis Camera Station VMS to extend its surveillance capabilities by encompassing an unlimited number of cameras and devices. The Quanika team also was on hand to demonstrate operability of the latest Axis camera range. The line-up includes specialist LPR cameras using Vaxtor’s optical character recognition (OCR) to deliver over 99% accuracy on license plate reads, making security operations and site management more efficient. Quanika Enterprise, supporting up 150,000 cardholders per controller, is ideal for larger and multi-site applications in the Middle East, including logistics and warehousing sites, hotels and hospitality, oil & gas facilities, manufacturing plants, commercial office hubs, retail applications and the new wave of multi-use developments which are increasingly popular across the GCC. Quanika Enterprise transforms the way staff access facilities and workspaces as well as networks and IT applications. It unlocks the benefits of using frictionless and touchless QR codes, NRF technology and facial recognition. And it reduces the burden on security teams, making it easy to grant and revoke physical and digital passes, while improving the workplace experience for users and automating building systems. It allows energy consumption to be reduced by aligning services with occupancy. VisitorPoint makes first impressions count, enabling a white-glove concierge welcome for VIPs, and efficient access for regular guests and contractors by automating workflows through visitor pre-screening. VisitorPoint lets users maintain access ID authorisations and permits to work, streamlining deliveries, and allowing employees to easily allocate parking spaces and meeting rooms. VisitorPoint ensures that everyone arriving on site has a pleasant experience from the moment they arrive, and makes it simple for employees to host and welcome visitors. “As organisations across the Middle East look to streamline their operations, improve security and ensure the most frictionless user experiences, we are delighted to be working with Axis Communications to deliver on their priorities,” said Phil Campbell, Quanika Sales Director, “We are looking forward to expanding our presence with more projects across the region.”

International

Maxxess Highlights Latest Integrations and Project Successes at Intersec

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 15, 2023November 14, 202404 mins

Landmark projects across Middle East are taking advantage of eFusion’s expanding ecosystem Maxxess was at Intersec showcasing the extended ecosystem of integrations now available with its eFusion access control and integrated security management platform, as well as the latest, powerful functionality available with its eVisitor visitor management solution. Visitors to Digifort stand S1-F09 also learnt about the run of recent major integration projects taking advantage of the technology, including high-end hotels, landmark mixed-use developments, and major corporate and industrial sites. eFusion, now widely used in industrial settings, the hospitality sector, and mixed-use developments, is a feature-rich platform that allows seamless off-the-shelf integration with more than 60 leading technologies. These include video surveillance, fire and building management systems, as well as site specific applications and hardware. Expanding customers’ choice to a wider range of VMS and camera brands managed through the eFusion interface, new integrations will include the full suite Digifort’s of video management as well as the latest facial recognition technology. Recent major projects taking advantage of eFusion’s modular building block approach include the Jumeirah Al Marsa hotel and harbour development, the multi-use Wasl Tower, Bluewaters Island including the Ain in Dubai, and the Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refinery (YasRef) in Saudi Arabia. eFusion’s transparent price structure ensures affordability but gives users a level of power and functionality previously only associated with more expensive, tailored solutions. “By bringing together previously siloed systems, eFusion users can leverage operational efficiency by removing the need for operators to continually switch between screens and interfaces,” said Lee Copland, Managing Director EMEA, Maxxess, “This allows busy operational teams and control room managers to focus on priority tasks rather than having to juggle with disparate technologies.” Meanwhile, he added that eVisitor’s growing popularity is due to its successful focus on enabling frictionless and touchless access to premises, increasing efficiency and security, while removing the inconveniences for visitors, staff, and contractors typically encounter when accessing car parking and facilities. “eVisitor integrates with multiple systems and popular corporate databases, including Assa Abloy Hospitality and Microsoft Active Directory, and facilitates hassle-free time and attendance management to further eliminate the inefficiencies of siloed systems and technology stacks,” Lee concluded.

Product

IDIS EXPANDS LINE UP WITH NDAA-COMPLIANT 8-CHANNEL HD ENCODER

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 15, 2023November 14, 202403 mins

Supports need for phased migrations and mix-and-match IP and analogue approach IDIS, the leading manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has enhanced its extensive range of video solutions with the launch of a new 8-channel DP-DE2108 HD encoder. Continuing in IDIS’s strategy of focusing on customer needs, this latest device from IDIS digitises various brands of analogue camera signals to provide excellent HD image quality, ensuring that end-users can continue to support legacy cameras, use a mix-and-match analogue and IP approach, or manage phased upgrades to full network surveillance. The DP-DE2108 allows HD analogue, SD analogue, and HD-TVI cameras to be quickly and easily integrated into a DirectIP® network solution, delivering high-performance video of up to 5MP when using an HD-TVI signal. In addition, the encoder features four audio inputs, quadruple streaming up to 30ips per channel, and supports OSC control over coaxial cabling. The intelligent features offered by the DP-DE2108 provide many of the benefits of IP without the cost of a complete network conversion. It enables a unified approach to managing analogue or IP cameras from either the license-free IDIS Center VMS or IDIS Solution Suite (ISS), with a modular choice of enterprise-level services. James Min, Managing Director, IDIS Europe, noted, “The release of the DP-DE2108 reflects IDIS’s continued focus on real-world customer needs. Despite the market shift from analogue to network surveillance, we continue to see a steady demand for analogue. Customers want to retain coaxial cabling, particularly in locations like historic buildings, where there is a need to avoid the cost and disruption of civil works.” In addition, this new 8-channel encoder will be a valuable option for phased migration programs, ensuring continued operation and uninterrupted surveillance with exceptional HD image quality, as system upgrade projects are rolled-out.

International

IDIS LAUNCHES SCALABLE AI ADVANCES AT INTERSEC 2023

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 15, 2023November 14, 202405 mins

The IDIS Deep Learning Engine set to supercharge end-to-end solutions on stand S1-J27 IDIS, the leading manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, has displayed an exciting line-up of end-to-end video solutions that include the latest advances in AI-powered video analytics for businesses of any size, at the recently held Intersec. The company unveiled its new range of NDAA-compliant edge AI cameras and new appliances, including the DV-3200 AI in the Box, that leverage the power of the IDIS Deep Learning Engine, which is trained on vast datasets to deliver up to 98% accuracy and is designed to meet any budget and application. The new flexible and scalable range of deep-learning options lets organisations of any size reap the benefits of AI-powered analytics by eliminating the inefficiency of false alarms with more accurate alerts. This supports more proactive real-time monitoring and faster responses, while delivering on the IDIS promise of a low total cost of ownership (TCO). The AI Box for Surveillance, also launched, is a simple and affordable 4-channel add-on appliance that comes without any license fees, and provides unlimited scalability. It delivers all the benefits of AI object detection – including people, cars, and bikes – along with line crossing, loitering detection, and face detection. An easy upgrade option, it lets organisations leverage their existing investments in IDIS cameras by simply connecting the DV-1304-A box to their NVRs. And for new systems it enables a more proactive approach to security. Visitors can also get hands-on demonstrations of the comprehensive range of NDAA-compliant cameras, NVRs, pre-configured AI in the Box appliances, plus a choice of VMS suited to the specific challenges of the retail sector, banking, and logistics applications. For the banking sector, IDIS showcased its latest 64-channel NVR pre-configured with IDIS Solution Suite VMS and IDIS Deep Learning Analytics, and the IDIS Intelligent Video Wall Station. A new 8-channel encoder and HD-TVI recorder lets banks securely migrate to full IP surveillance without interruption to coverage. IDIS offers the option to retain analogue equipment, and to integrate with Bosch’s popular intrusion and fire detection technology, eliminating siloed systems and reducing operating expenditure. For logistics and retail customers, IDIS video innovations are cutting shrink, improving health and safety, and transforming customer service. The IDIS retail solution now includes the AI Box for Retail (DV-1304), giving even small stores the benefits of AI-powered in-store and customer intelligence. IDIS debuted a remote onboard camera system for vehicles used in logistics and warehousing, as well as a range of apps and cameras that can scan barcodes and track goods across large logistics centres and warehouses, improving operational efficiency and customer service. Dennis Choi, General Manager, IDIS Middle East and Africa said, “IDIS values Intersec as a perfect platform to launch the latest technologies powered by our self-developed IDIS Deep Learning Engine, showcasing our innovations to both visitors and local and international media. Our team will be on hand throughout the show to demonstrate how these flexible and scalable advances in AI will supercharge IDIS end-to-end solutions for organisations of all sizes.”

International

Hanwha Techwin europe partners with nxgen technology ag to improve alerts in monitoring stations

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 15, 2023November 14, 202402 mins

Hanwha Techwin, a global leader in video surveillance products and solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with NXGEN Technology AG, a Swiss-based start-up that focuses on scalable alarm and event management. In particular, the partnership will benefit monitoring stations where real-time event management and alerts are critical. With the security landscape becoming ever more complex with multiple systems and devices required to work seamlessly together – including video, the Internet of Things, access control, perimeter detection, and more – the partnership between Hanwha and NXGEN aims to simplify this with the development of a single interface to connect all Hanwha Techwin video solutions with other systems using the NXG GENESIS cloud-based event and alarm management platform. Hanwha and NXGEN are already working together on several installations across Europe for large well-known organisations that require a single management system for all their video devices. The integrated solution can scale across complex installations utilising multi-vendor devices. Stéphane Verment, Co-Founder at NXGEN Technology AG, “We founded NXGEN Technology AG in recognition of the increasingly complex security needs of companies, as they added more advanced devices to their security tech stack. This partnership with Hanwha Techwin recognises a clear need for operators to have a timely, easy way to respond to alarms and stop intruders in their tracks before they can do any damage.”

International

Gallagher’s Newest Web-Based Solution Wins Security Today’s CyberSecured Awards for Access Control

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 15, 2023November 14, 202403 mins

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher, celebrated its first win for the new Command Centre Web product in the Access Control category at the 2022 CyberSecured Awards hosted by Security Today. Launched in September 2022, Command Centre Web is the latest, most flexible evolution in the suite of Command Centre products. Gallagher’s first web-based solution enables sites to access their Command Centre workstation from any device, anywhere with an internet connection. And with cybersecurity controls baked into every stage of development, it’s been designed to protect against vulnerabilities and enable end users to control their data on site. “Having a cloud-based interface enables us to deliver a flexible, yet secure, solution that we can update quickly for added functionality and cybersecurity improvements, and this is awesome recognition of our continuing cybersecurity leadership,” said Steve Bell, Chief Technology Officer at Gallagher. Command Centre Web gives customers more choices for managing everything from cardholder access and credentials to systems updates. It’s an adaptable response to evolving site management needs and changes in the workplace, giving customers the full, secure control they need to protect what matters most, no matter where they are. Designed to complement the existing Gallagher suite of products, Command Centre Web creates operational efficiencies and delivers new enhancements quickly, with the added benefit of hands-off, regular updates for customers who previously needed to take manual action. Judged by an independent panel of security experts, the third annual CyberSecured awards honored security products and services with outstanding achievements in transforming the cybersecurity industry. The CyberSecured winners were announced by Security Today on December 22, 2022.

Case Study

Teledyne FLIR Defense Wins $13M Pentagon Contract for Remote CBRN Detection Using Autonomous Drones

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaFebruary 15, 2023November 14, 202404 mins

Will integrate enhanced autonomy features and control on SkyRaider drones, plus develop new chemical and radiological sensing payloads to assess toxic threats on the battlefield Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has recently been awarded a $13.3 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to further expand the capabilities of its R80D SkyRaider™ unmanned aerial system to autonomously perform chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance missions. Teledyne FLIR Defense will integrate flight control software that enables the SkyRaider Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to autonomously fly CBRN missions currently performed by soldiers’ hand-carrying detection sensors into hazardous areas. Blending the new technology with SkyRaider’s existing capabilities will allow soldiers to complete these missions without directly controlling the drone – and without exposing themselves to toxic substances. Teledyne FLIR also will design and build prototype chemical and radiological sensor payloads for the R80D SkyRaider, as well as integrate existing detectors in the U.S. Army’s inventory. This effort builds on three years of investment by several joint program offices to develop new and improved UAS capabilities for CBRN missions. “For many good reasons, militaries are shifting their CBRN defense strategy from manned to unmanned platforms,” said Dr. David Cullin, Vice President of Technology and Product Management at Teledyne FLIR Defense, “Employing unmanned air and ground assets to assess risks from weapons of mass destruction is an increasingly sought-after capability. We’ll continue our customers’ important work to enhance situational awareness for mounted and dismounted operations, enabling greater maneuverability on future CBRN-contested battlefields.” “This project also complements our existing portfolio of CBRN sensing drone payloads – the MUVE™ C360, MUVE B330, and MUVE R430 – all of which allow users to remotely detect and identify a broad spectrum of potentially lethal threats,” Cullin added. Both the autonomous SkyRaider and the new sensor payloads will be designed to operate with the command and control user interface for the U.S. Army’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV) Stryker platform, for which Teledyne FLIR Defense is the prime systems integrator. For the base contract, Teledyne FLIR will deliver four SkyRaiders and six of each sensor payload, with options to support training, documentation, plus the delivery of additional UAS and payloads. The award was made through the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense; Joint Product Manager for Reconnaissance and Platform Integration (JPdM RPI); and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Sensor Integration on Robotics Platforms Program Office (CSIRP). Initial deliveries are scheduled for fall 2023. The contract period of performance is 33 months, if all options are exercised. Visit us online to learn more about Teledyne FLIR’s multi-faceted Detection solutions.