The European Union (EU) and the South Korean government awarded US$9.2 million (€8.3 million) to the ReponDrone consortium, which is composed of 20 partners from 12 countries, to develop and apply a situational awareness system in emergency situations, providing critical information and communication services to first responders.

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On 16 May, Public Safety Communications Europe (PSCE) launched a program to support national authorities to define the requirements for the design of national public warning systems (PWS) based on solid experience and lessons learned from other countries.

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Aviat Networks reported financial results for its fiscal 2019 third quarter and nine months ended March 29.

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Critical Communications World (CCW), the conference and exhibition connecting critical communications professionals, will take place 18 – 20 June in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hosted by Malaysia's Sapura Group. Produced by TCCA, the three-day event will feature a series of keynote speaker sessions, master classes and panel discussions by industry experts, along with a showcase theater highlighting the latest technology.

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Tecore Networks announced that Spark New Zealand selected its iNAC Managed Access System (MAS) for the provision of a managed cellular communication service to combat the use of contraband cellphones in New Zealand correctional institutions. After extensive evaluation by Spark industry experts, Tecore’s Maryland-based MAS deployments served as a test-bed and case model in efficacy leading up to this contract award.

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The delayed Emergency Services Network (ESN) is likely to become operational even later than expected, and the U.K. government’s already increased forecast costs are highly uncertain, according to a report by the U.K. National Audit Office (NAO).

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The city of Nagpur in India celebrated the first services on its new metro line, on a citywide network that will eventually cover more than 40 kilometers. In March, the first train line was inaugurated using a TETRA communications network using Sepura mobile and hand-portable terminals on a Damm Cellular Systems TETRA system.

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India’s COAI, an association representing telecom, internet, technology and digital services companies, partnered with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), a European information, communications and technology (ICT) standardization organization, to collaborate on areas of mutual interest.

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Damm Cellular Systems and systems partner Wellracom began an upgrade from an analog system to a digital TETRA solution for PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara, a mining company in Indonesia.

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The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the United States of America signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to catalyze and deepen cooperation between the two countries in the field of space.

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