Globalstar Europe Satellite Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar, announced that scientists from the NATO’s Science and Technology Organization are deploying an internet of things (IoT) solution using SPOT Trace and Globalstar satellite communications to further their understanding of the world’s oceans.

Harris plans to invest more than $125 million in internal research and development (R&D) in Florida this fiscal year, bolstering high-paying jobs and the company’s innovation leadership in the state, a statement said.

Flymotion announced its collaboration with the New York Police Department (NYPD), the largest police department in the United States. The department requested that Flymotion cultivate a complete drone technology solution.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded a total of $1.15 million across two organizations to develop new research and development (R&D) capabilities to enhance the management of privacy threats and vulnerabilities.

Leonardo announced it is part of a 5G technology experimentation project in Italy, particularly in the cities of Bari and Matera.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) invites comments on a document that reviews the current and potential use cases of mobile and wearable devices by ?rst responders and analyzes them from a cybersecurity perspective. The analysis aims to assist jurisdictions with selecting secure devices by identifying security objectives, and to enable industry to design and produce more secure public-safety devices.

Nokia signed a €250 million (US$282.8 million) loan transaction with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) to finance research-and-development activities (R&D) related to 5G technology.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted topics for the DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) 19.1 Pre-Solicitation including several specific to public-safety communications.

The FCC rules for licensing additional 800 MHz channels were published in the Federal Register Nov. 27. The FCC’s new rules will permit the release of 800 MHz expansion and guard band channels in certain regions.

Nokia and Philippine mobile operator Smart Communications are collaborating with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to bring Long Term Evolution (LTE)-connected drones and a portable network into areas struck by disaster.