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Why we need Counter Terrorism more than ever

The terrorist attacks in Boston and the terrible murder of Drummer, Lee Rigby, on the streets of Woolwich should serve as a sharp reminder to us all that terrorism has not gone away.

The Western world is likely to suffer from the threat of terrorism for many years to come and we can be certain the threat will evolve. I remember very well back in 2005, we were stressing this would be a generational struggle. Eight years later, and even after the degradation of Al Qaeda as an effective organisation, terrorism still remains a major issue for society.

: Chris Philips, former head of NaCTSO and consultant for Counter Terror Expo; Viewpoints; Posted On Wednesday, 29 May 2013 10:40

Kingston University awards honorary degree to mark courage of 7/7 survivor

“I never forget for a moment just how fortunate I am to have my life. When I am challenged or face a personal hurdle I remind myself that being alive means being able to feel – and that is the full spectrum of pleasure and joy as well as pain and discomfort,” she said.

Gill Hicks: Honorary degree recipient

Vigilance can report that a survivor of the 7/7 terrorist attacks in London has been honoured by Kingston University and St George’s, University of London. Gill Hicks, who lost both legs in the disaster, was made an honorary doctor of science by the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education in recognition of her determination to overcome her injuries and her work raising awareness of disability.

: The Editorial Team; Industry News; Posted On Monday, 27 May 2013 16:07

MoD restocks Hellfire in a £15 million contract

An Apache AH64D helicopter from 3 AAC (Army Air Corps) fires a Hellfire Air to Surface missile over the Arizona Desert in the USA during Exercise Crimson Eagle.

An Apache AH64D helicopter from 3 AAC (Army Air Corps) fires a Hellfire Air to Surface missile over the Arizona Desert in the USA during Exercise Crimson Eagle.Source: MoD

The MoD has signed a £15 million contract to replenish the Army’s stock of supersonic Hellfire missiles used by Apache helicopters, Vigilance can confirm.

: The Editorial Team; International Security, Safety & Strategic Defence; Posted On Monday, 27 May 2013 16:05

Senstar offers cost effective solutions to address the weak links in the aviation security chain

Ottawa, Canada: Senstar Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection sensors (PIDS), is offering cost effective solutions to address what is defined as "the weak links in the aviation security chain" by the TSA. A few recent perimeter intrusions have led experts like Norm Mineta, former US Transportation Secretary, to state that: “The ease with which anyone can penetrate an airport perimeter may shock those familiar with today’s elaborate security inside terminals”.