Tag: Thales
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Train trip with motion detector: French railway is testing methods for “intelligent” surveillance
The SNCF has been trialling surveillance tools from domestic and foreign companies at railway stations in France since 2017. Last year, parliament even extended these possibilities. Between 2017 and 2021, the French railway company SNCF trialled at least 19 different…
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Border surveillance: Frontex installs cameras in the stratosphere
With high-altitude platforms, the EU border agency aims to close the gap between its planes, drones and satellites. Frontex could in future have high-flying platforms deployed for surveillance from the stratosphere. In this way, the European Border Agency wants to…
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US military test flight: Zephyr solar glider crashed
Airbus’ high-flying drone has crashed in the desert just hours before setting a record for the longest flight ever recorded by an aircraft. The Zephyr solar-powered drone has crashed over the Arizona desert after a long-distance flight of 64 days.…
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Military and border police: New age for surveillance balloons
Various manufacturers are developing balloons for flight in the stratosphere. At lower altitudes, the German armed forces and Frontex, for example, rely on tethered airships Asman Technology, a company specializing in aerial reconnaissance, is reportedly planning to send balloons with…
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Frontex has air superiority
With its aerial surveillance, from space and soon possibly from the stratosphere, the EU border agency is becoming a quasi-secret service Twice in the past six years, the EU has drastically expanded Frontex’s powers. In 2016, the agency was allowed…
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New control system: Frontex ends pilot project on facial recognition at EU borders
Until now, only asylum seekers and visa applicants had to hand over their biometric data before entering the EU. With an Entry/Exit System, this will be extended to all other travellers from third countries. Border controls will be significantly delayed…