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Category: Europe

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Solicitor sentenced in pothole fraud crackdown

    Source: City of Stoke-on-Trent

    Published: Tuesday, 24th June 2025

    The case was part of the council’s ongoing work to tackle fraud and protect vital public funds.

    A solicitor has been sentenced following a council investigation into fraudulent pothole claim damage.

    Alykhaan Nourani, of Manchester, was found guilty of four counts of fraud relating to false vehicle damage claims. He has been given an eight-month suspended sentence and ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work.
     

    The case was part of the council’s ongoing work to tackle fraud and protect vital public funds.

    It comes as the council has repaired more than 14,000 road defects in 12 months and is continuing its investment into improving the city’s roads, backed by a record £22 million government funding.

    Nourani’s submitted fraudulent pothole damage claims in November 2019 and April 2021. The claims were linked to vehicle damage but were later found to be false following a full investigation by the council’s Corporate Fraud team.

    The fraud was first identified by an internal Insurance Officer who noticed anomalies with an invoice Nourani provided in April 2021 from a local main dealership. A similar pattern was found with an earlier invoice from November 2019.

    Nourani was found guilty by unanimous verdict at at Hanley Crown Court in February and was sentenced last week, Thursday 19 June to:

    • eight months, suspended for two years
    • 300 hours of unpaid work
    • A six-month curfew between 7pm and 7am
    • £30,000 in costs as well as the original £874 for the fraudulent invoice

    The judge highlighted Nourani’s high level of culpability, stating that his role as a solicitor – regularly dealing with Personal Injury claims – was an aggravating factor. The probation officer also confirmed that Nourani showed no remorse for his actions.

    Nourani has been referred to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

    Councillor Amjid Wazir OBE, cabinet member for city pride, enforcement and sustainability at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “Let this be a clear warning – we will not tolerate fraud in this city. We have robust checks in place to protect taxpayers’ money and we will pursue fraudsters through the courts whenever necessary

    “Fraudulent clams take money away from essential public services like improving our road network. We’ve worked tirelessly to repair more than 14,000 defects in the last 12 months and with £22 million of government investment, we are committed to doing even more.

    “I’d like to thank the individuals and businesses who have assisted this investigation and provided vital evidence in court. Fraud will not be ignored in Stoke-on-Trent – we will always take strong action to protect the public purse.”

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Summer festival and singing mark school’s official opening

    Source: City of Leicester

    AN OUTSTANDING school in Leicester has celebrated its new building with an official opening event.

    Catherine Infant School, in Belgrave, has been completely rebuilt, with new solar panels, larger play areas, a sports pitch and an outdoor classroom, as well as 15 new classrooms, a new library and a sports hall.

    There are also new rooms for the school’s on-site unit for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), plus rooms for work in small groups to help give pupils extra support when they need it.

    Catherine Infant School was one of 50 schools in the country to be rebuilt under a previous Government scheme to bring outdated buildings up to standard. Work began in May 2023 and pupils and staff moved into the new buildings in January 2025.

    Demolition of the old building was completed in March this year and the area where the old building stood has now been landscaped.

    Headteacher Mitesh Madhaw said: “We are absolutely delighted with our new building and grounds. We now have the space and facilities we need to support and inspire learning – and we’re already seeing the benefits, because our recent Ofsted inspection saw us retain our outstanding quality of education.

    “I’m immensely proud that we have been able to achieve this while managing a major building programme. We all put the children first and this has paid off.

    “Also, because the new building is two-storey and occupies a smaller footprint than the previous school, significantly more space has been given over to outdoor areas for learning and play, which is a fantastic improvement.”

    To mark the official opening of the new building, the whole school celebrated in style with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, a live band, whole-school singing and a summer festival in the playground.

    Assistant city mayor for education, Cllr Elaine Pantling, who attended the official opening, said: “We are very proud to support Catherine Infant School. It’s so important for both pupils and staff that they have the right learning environment and now, thanks to this rebuilding, they have got fantastic facilities for the future.

    “It’s also great to see such good provision at Catherine Infants for those pupils who need a little extra help and support with their learning, so that they can be an integral part of the school community.”

    The school has space for up to 430 pupils, including 10 specialist provision places and a 60-place nursery. More than 80 members of staff work on the premises.

    ENDS

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: MIEM launches the engine: open testing of the second version of Claw Engine has started

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    The team of the workshop “Game Engineering and Interactive Systems” MIEM launched testing among developers of the second version of the Claw Engine game engine. “Vyshka.Glavnoe” tells about the product, in the creation of which MIEM student project teams are participating.

    The Claw Engine is a video game development tool based on generative neural network technologies for rapid prototyping of game ideas and the use of complex gameplay patterns of mechanics. The complex project has been implemented for about two years by student teams of the Game Engineering and Interactive Systems workshop at MIEM. In the fall of 2024, the first version of the engine was launched, which was focused on the basic architecture and simplified visual interface. The environment allowed working with three-dimensional images and programming your own game scenarios.

    “The goal of Claw Engine is to replace the outdated imported game engines, automate work on routine tasks, optimize the game creation process and simplify the development of not only games, but also other interactive applications. The engine can be used by both novice programmers and experienced game creators: for beginners, there is an intuitive interface and a low-code approach, and professionals can use the C programming language

    In June 2025, open testing of the second version of the game engine began. More than 600 developers took part. The new release demonstrates how an experimental idea has turned into a technologically mature product.

    “The second version of Claw Engine is not just an update. It is already a full-fledged modular platform, a transition to an engineering product with an architecture designed for development, expansion and real-life use,” says Vladimir Nikitin, head of the Claw Engine project and deputy head of the Game Engineering and Interactive Systems workshop.

    The new release includes a completely redesigned visual scene editor, support for custom C scripts

    “We are creating an engine in which you can not only assemble scenes, but also implement your own technological solutions – in graphics, behavior, physics. This is an opportunity for students and young developers to build engineering thinking through real work,” notes Ilya Semichasnov.

    Open testing of the second version of the engine is an important step not only in the development of the product, but also in its expansion beyond the university. Developers from different regions of Russia have gained access to the assembly and are helping to debug its operation in different conditions.

    The team’s immediate plans include adding next-generation graphics and physics modules, expanding AI capabilities, and implementing a plugin system. Development is iterative, taking into account community feedback. Thus, in December 2024, Claw Engine was presented at the RED EXPO exhibition, the main event of the gaming industry in Russia. Visitors could test the pre-alpha version of the engine and evaluate its key features: working with 3D scenes, a basic editor, and support for user scripts. In May 2025, the project was also presented at Positive Hack Days, one of the largest tech forums in the country. The workshop team demonstrated how Claw Engine is used in engineering and educational tasks, from modeling the behavior of objects to creating interactive environments. Participation in these events was an important step in the development of the product and expanding professional interest in it.

    Claw Engine has already been used as the basis for hackathons, training courses, diploma projects and R

    Work on Claw Engine unites several independent student projects implemented within the framework of the innovative project model of MIEM. Today, the teams have formed technical processes, built a testing system, and are actively developing internal documentation and a user support system.

    “Claw Engine is one of those flagship projects at MIEM, where a modern project model is being honed. Today, technological projects require a clear organization of working interaction between numerous project teams solving their problem within the framework of creating a single large product. This is how large IT giants work today. In this sense, the Game Engineering and Interactive Systems workshop functions as a connecting hub, the main operator of the entire product creation process,” says Ilya Semichasnov.

    In 2025, an online master’s degree program will be opened on the basis of the workshop.Digital Engineering for Computer Games” is a program aimed at those who want to not just develop games, but design technological solutions for them. The academic director of the program will be the head of the workshop Ilya Semichasnov.

    The program covers the architecture of game systems, work with AI, mathematical modeling, VR and other areas at the intersection of engineering and game development. The educational process includes project work, cooperation with the industry and the opportunity to become part of teams working on real tools.

    Applications for the Master’s program “Digital Engineering for Computer Games” are open until September 15, 2025.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Applied Systems and Certificial Announce New Integration to Digitally Transform Certificate of Insurance Management

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO and RALEIGH, N.C., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Certificial, the pioneer of the Smart COI Network™ and the industry’s leading all-in-one Certificate of Insurance (COI) platform, and Applied Systems®, the leading global provider of cloud-based software for the insurance industry, today announced an exclusive integration to digitally connect Applied’s insurance agencies and brokers to Certificial’s vendor compliance network.

    This strategic integration will enable Applied customers to seamlessly manage vendor management system COI requests directly within Applied Epic, enabling agencies to efficiently confirm coverages and issue the certificates for their clients. By eliminating manual back-and-forth and redundant uploads to third-party portals, agencies will benefit from increased operational efficiency and improved service delivery.

    “The certificate issuance process between vendors and agencies has long been an inefficient challenge,” said Brian Giometti, SVP of Corporate Development, Applied Systems. “Integrating with Certificial allows us to bring efficiencies to our users while delivering transformative value to large-scale certificate holders.”

    With this integration, Certificial’s Smart COI Network™ users gain greater visibility into their vendors’ insurance status, while Applied’s users benefit from centralized, automated workflows throughout the end-to-end policy lifecycle. This mutual advantage helps all parties reduce risk and build trust faster. Additionally, opting into the integration not only streamlines the COI intake process for Applied users but also enhances vendor credibility.

    “Our integration marks a major step toward redefining how commercial insurance verification is handled as Applied continues to lead the way in enabling modern agency workflows, and we’re proud to work together to set a new standard for proof of insurance,” said Peter Teresi, co-founder and CEO of Certificial. “Many Smart COI Network™ members are increasingly focused on verifying vendor legitimacy in real time, and knowing that a vendor’s policies are active and validated dramatically reduces risk, and makes them far more attractive to do business with.”

    Agencies using Applied Epic will be able to opt into the integration beginning in early July. Additional information on the opt-in process will be provided in the coming weeks on certificial.com/applied-enable-integration.

    About Applied Systems:
    Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world’s largest provider of agency and brokerage management systems, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied’s people and products enable millions of people around the world to safeguard and protect what matters most.

    About Certificial:
    Certificial is the leading, all-in-one Certificate of Insurance (COI) platform transforming the insurance verification process by using real-time data to ensure businesses have continuous, compliant coverage. With their patented end-to-end COI platform, Certificial combines certificate issuance and compliance management into one simple platform, eliminating risk, ensuring compliance, and reducing costs for every stakeholder in the COI process. Cofounded by the former Chief Technology Officer of ACORD and backed by top investors, Certificial is driving the future of digital insurance verification with the Smart COI Network™. For more information, please visit certificial.com.

    Media Contact:

    Certificial
    Maddie Hirsch
    Caliber Corporate Advisers
    certificial@calibercorporate.com
    773-899-6281

    The MIL Network –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Silvaco and Fraunhofer ISIT Collaborate to Advance Next-Generation GaN Device Technology using Silvaco’s DTCO Flow

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) (“Silvaco” or the “Company”), a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable innovative semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and automation, today announced a strategic R&D collaboration with Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology (ISIT). The partnership aims to accelerate development of next-generation Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices using Silvaco’s industry-leading Power Devices Solution to perform Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO). This collaboration aligns with Fraunhofer ISIT’s role in the EU Chips Act initiative through its participation in the APECS pilot line (www.apecs.eu).

    Fraunhofer ISIT’s Power Electronics division is at the forefront of developing and manufacturing cutting-edge device prototypes for high-performance power electronic and sensor systems. Fraunhofer ISIT will leverage Silvaco’s industry-leading design tools—including the Victory TCAD™ platform, Utmost IV™, and SmartSpice™—to perform Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) for power and sensor device development. Silvaco DTCO platform will enable accelerated prototyping in Fraunhofer ISIT’s post-CMOS process environment, which is set up to explore emerging processes for both GaN and MEMS technologies on 8-inch wafers. In addition, Silvaco’s Victory Design of Experiments™ (DOE) solution will streamline development workflows and support rapid innovation during the evaluation of novel process modules and emerging device concepts.

    “This collaboration marks a significant step forward in strengthening Europe’s semiconductor capabilities and driving the global evolution of GaN devices,” said Eric Guichard, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and General Manager of Silvaco’s TCAD Division. “Institutes like Fraunhofer ISIT are instrumental in pushing the boundaries of innovation in device and process technology. By collaborating with Fraunhofer ISIT, we not only accelerate their development efforts but also enhance our own TCAD tools to meet the demands of future device design.”

    “We are excited to expand our GaN design capabilities with Silvaco’s Victory products,” said Michael Mensing, Ph.D., Head of the Advanced Devices Group at Fraunhofer ISIT. “By using Silvaco’s advanced TCAD solutions, our teams can explore, understand, and optimize the performance of GaN devices with greater depth and efficiency. Especially during our current development of high voltage lateral and vertical GaN devices based on engineering substrates, like Qromis® Substrate Technology, we see many physical effects that require accurately calibrated process and device models.”

    In addition to the active utilization of Silvaco’s tools in R&D and industry customer projects, Fraunhofer ISIT will train students at local universities in the utilization of Silvaco’s Victory TCAD™ platform to prepare the next generation of semiconductor device engineers.

    About Silvaco Group, Inc.
    Silvaco is a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and innovation. Silvaco’s solutions are used for semiconductor and photonics processes, devices, and systems development across display, power devices, automotive, memory, high performance compute, foundries, photonics, internet of things, and 5G/6G mobile markets for complex SoC design. Silvaco is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has a global presence with offices located in North America, Europe, Brazil, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan. Learn more at silvaco.com.

    About Fraunhofer ISIT 
    Fraunhofer ISIT develops and manufactures customer-specific components for power electronics and microsystems technology. Local and external industrial partners offer the potential for commercialization. Within the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD), Fraunhofer ISIT is the main location for 8-inch post-CMOS technologies, non-CMOS-compatible MEMS and GaN-on-X processing. The latter is specialized in the development of GaN sensor chiplets and advanced membrane transistors as well as the processing of emerging ceramic substrates.

    Contacts
    Media Relations:
    Tiffany Behany, press@silvaco.com

    Investor Relations:
    Greg McNiff, investors@silvaco.com

    The MIL Network –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Orion180 Announces Completion of Its 2025 Hurricane Season Reinsurance Towers Totaling $845M

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MELBOURNE, Fla., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion180, a leading provider of innovative insurance solutions, has successfully completed its $845M reinsurance placement for excess-of-loss (XOL) and net quota share agreements for the 2025 hurricane season. The combined tower now totals $845M, covering both Orion180 Insurance and Orion180 Select Insurance companies. This placement represents a 31% increase from 2024 and covers multiple events for the 2025 hurricane season. The renewed reinsurance program is backed by a robust panel of 35 leading global reinsurers.

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted an above-normal hurricane season, forecasting a range of 13 to 19 total named storms. In anticipation, and to support the company’s continued growth, Orion180 has secured the reinsurance placements to back its expanding personal lines portfolio across the U.S. including its FLEX Home Insurance and Residential Private Flood Insurance offerings. According to S&P Global data, Orion180 Insurance Company is the second largest E&S home insurance company in the country by premium.

    “By providing additional insurance capacity, our reinsurance partners empower us to deliver much-needed tailored coverage to homeowners in catastrophe-prone markets,” said Ken Gregg. “Independent agents and customers can rest easy, knowing that Orion180 can fulfill its promise of offering protection in higher risk areas of the United States when few others will.”

    Orion180’s FLEX Home Insurance is available now in Texas and Florida, and its Residential Private Flood Insurance is available in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee with plans to expand to other new States in need in 2025. Independent agents interested in quoting insurance coverage should visit Orion180.com/partner-with-us.

    About Orion180
    Orion180 is a technology-driven and customer-centric insurance brand that combines proprietary technology, real-time data, and straightforward underwriting practices to provide a seamless and premier insurance experience. Orion180 operates through Orion180 Insurance Co., a surplus lines insurance company serving Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Colorado (Flood only), Tennessee (Flood only), Illinois (Flood only) and Arizona, and Orion180 Select Insurance Co., an admitted insurance company offering coverage in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Ohio. With its proprietary MY180 platform and third-party integrations, Orion180 offers unmatched efficiency and innovation, fulfilling its vision of becoming the global leader in insurance solutions while maintaining its mission to deliver superior customer experiences and a comprehensive suite of products. Connect with Orion180 on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TruthSocial, and YouTube. For more information, visit www.Orion180.com.

    The MIL Network –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Wrap Technologies Announces Appointment of Gerald “Jerry” Ratigan as Chief Financial Officer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (“Wrap” or, the “Company”), a global pioneer in innovative public safety technologies and services, today announced the appointment of Gerald “Jerry” Ratigan, seasoned finance executive, as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer.

    Mr. Ratigan brings over 20 years of experience leading financial strategy across public companies, capital markets, investment banking and performance-focused advisory roles. Mr. Ratigan’s background includes extensive work in both international and domestic publicly traded environments, where Mr. Ratigan has consistently driven financial modernization and organizational agility.

    Mr. Ratigan has demonstrated exceptional ability in scaling finance operations, transforming reporting ecosystems and guiding companies through pivotal milestones—including M&A transactions and enterprise-wide digital transformations.

    Mr. Ratigan’s diverse career spans Big Four public accounting, Fortune 500 audit leadership, and C-suite roles in high-growth sectors such as gaming, fintech, travel and entertainment. Most recently, Mr. Ratigan served as the Senior Vice President of Accounting and Controls—and later as Acting Chief Financial Officer—at The Gearbox Entertainment Company. In this role, Mr. Ratigan led financial operations through a critical phase that culminated in a successful acquisition by Take-Two Interactive.

    Mr. Ratigan’s leadership encompassed building the finance function from the ground up, post-merger integration, ERP implementation, ESG reporting and consolidating multi-entity operations across geographies and currencies.

    Prior to Gearbox, Mr. Ratigan served as Senior Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting at Entertainment Benefits Group (a Creative Artists Agency company), where Mr. Ratigan managed global accounting and audit operations. Mr. Ratigan also held Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Audit Executive roles at MoneyOnMobile, Inc. (MOMT), where Mr. Ratigan led public filings, investor communications and SEC compliance—supporting uplisting efforts and complex carve-outs related to divestitures.

    Earlier in Mr. Ratigan’s career, Mr. Ratigan served as Director of SEC Financial Reporting at Prestige Cruise Holdings (acquired by Norwegian Cruise Line), overseeing public filings, XBRL tagging and IPO readiness. At Cooper Industries (later acquired by Eaton), Mr. Ratigan led internal audit efforts, implementing global audit strategies and streamlining post-acquisition integration.

    Mr. Ratigan began his career at KPMG and Grant Thornton, quickly distinguishing with international assignments and national training roles. Mr. Ratigan’s global experience spans work in the U.S., Mexico, China, the U.K., India, Germany, Australia, Bahrain, Thailand and Sweden.

    An advocate for ethics, compliance, and professional development, Mr. Ratigan currently serves on the Global Board of Directors for the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), contributes to COSO’s new corporate governance framework, and sits on the Global Advisory Board of The CFO Alliance, offering insight on capital markets and economic trends.

    Mr. Ratigan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from the University of Miami and an MBA in Data Analytics from Louisiana State University–Shreveport. Mr. Ratigan is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Texas, a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and holds credentials in Strategy and Competitive Analysis (CSCA) and Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).

    “Across every role, Jerry has brought a distinctive blend of technical excellence, operational leadership and strategic vision. His work has consistently aligned financial operations with long-term value creation, enabled agility in complex environments, and driven measurable outcomes that build stockholder confidence and enterprise growth. We believe Jerry’s operational experience in capital markets and public accounting make him the right choice to align Wrap’s financial operations with its long-term strategy,” said Scot Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of Wrap.

    “This appointment emphasizes Wrap’s readiness for accelerating adoption and growing market interest. We believe Jerry’s leadership will help drive product scale, ensure accountability, and position Wrap to maximize the commercial opportunities of its expanding portfolio,” said Jared Novick, President and Chief Operating Officer of Wrap.

    “I am both honored and inspired to join Wrap at this defining moment,” said Mr. Ratigan. “The Company is delivering powerful solutions at the intersection of technology, public safety and compassion. I look forward to contributing to our mission while advancing a disciplined financial strategy that strengthens our foundation and creates sustainable stockholder value.”

    Louis Springer Elevated to Vice President of Finance to Support Financial Operational Scale

    Louis Springer’s promotion from Corporate Development to Vice President of Finance reflects both Wrap’s deep bench of internal talent and its disciplined focus on scaling operations with continuity and precision. Over the past 18 months, Mr. Springer played a central role in enacting the operational elements of Wrap’s cost-cutting initiatives and supporting broader organizational change. We believe his background in financial services, investment banking, and public company capital markets further strengthens Wrap’s ability to align day-to-day financial operations with long-term stockholder value creation.

    “Louis Springer has proven himself over the years with Wrap,” said Chief Executive Officer of Wrap, Mr. Cohen. “He’s earned his spot as Vice President of Finance and will continue to anchor our fiscal strategy under Mr. Ratigan’s leadership—bringing both stability and forward momentum that we believe benefits all stakeholders.”

    About Wrap Technologies, Inc.

    Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools, delivering cutting-edge technology with exceptional people to address the complex, modern day challenges facing public safety organizations.

    Wrap’s BolaWrap® 150 solution leads the world in pre-escalation and beyond, providing law enforcement with a safer choice for nearly every phase of a critical incident.

    This innovative, patented device deploys a multi-sensory, cognitive disruption that leverages sight, sound and sensation to expand the pre-escalation period and give officers the advantage and critical time to manage non-compliant subjects before resorting to higher-force options. The BolaWrap® 150 is a not pain-based- compliance. It does not shoot, strike, shock, or incapacitate—instead, it helps officers strategically operate pre-escalation on the force continuum, reducing the risk of injury to both officers and subjects. Used by over 1,000 agencies across the U.S. and in 60 countries, BolaWrap® is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), reinforcing Wrap’s commitment to public safety through cutting-edge technology and expert training.

    Wrap Reality® VR is a fully immersive training simulator to enhance decision-making under pressure.

    As a comprehensive public safety training platform, it provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios that reflect the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement. By offering a growing library of real-world situations, Wrap Reality® equips officers with the skills and confidence to navigate high stakes encounters effectively, leading to safer outcomes for both responders and the communities they serve.

    WrapVision is an all-new body-worn camera and evidence management system built for efficiency.

    Designed for efficiency, security, and transparency to meet the rigorous demands of modern law enforcement, WrapVision captures, stores and helps manage digital evidence, with operational security, regulatory compliance and superior video picture quality and field of view.

    The WrapVision camera, powered by IONODES boasts cloud integration and adheres to Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance requirements and GSA schedule contracts requirements. Crucially, unlike many competitor devices manufactured overseas in foreign, non-compliant, and possibly hostile regions, WrapVision is built in North America, promoting unparalleled data integrity and reducing critical concerns over unauthorized access or foreign surveillance risks.

    Trademark Information

    Trademark Information Wrap, the Wrap logo, BolaWrap®, Wrap Reality® and Wrap Training Academy are trademarks of Wrap Technologies, Inc., some of which are registered in the U.S. and abroad. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

    Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements – Safe Harbor Statement

    This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “should”, “believe”, “target”, “project”, “goals”, “estimate”, “potential”, “predict”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “intend”, and variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Moreover, forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: the Company’s expectations related to the appointment of the new Chief Financial Officer, the expected benefits of the acquisition of W1 Global, LLC, the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market’s listing standards; the Company’s ability to successfully implement training programs for the use of its products; the Company’s ability to manufacture and produce products for its customers; the Company’s ability to develop sales for its products; the market acceptance of existing and future products; the availability of funding to continue to finance operations; the complexity, expense and time associated with sales to law enforcement and government entities; the lengthy evaluation and sales cycle for the Company’s product solutions; product defects; litigation risks from alleged product-related injuries; risks of government regulations; the business impact of health crises or outbreaks of disease, such as epidemics or pandemics; the impact resulting from geopolitical conflicts and any resulting sanctions; the ability to obtain export licenses for counties outside of the United States; the ability to obtain patents and defend intellectual property against competitors; the impact of competitive products and solutions; and the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand, as well as other risk factors mentioned in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.

    Investor Relations Contact:
    (800) 583-2652
     ir@wrap.com

    The MIL Network –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Care leavers show they are up for the cup in national finals

    Source: City of Wolverhampton

    Organised by the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Reach Leaving Care Team in collaboration with Wolves Foundation, the inspiring six-a-side football tournament offered care experienced young people aged 16-24 the opportunity to compete, connect, and showcase their skills on Molineux’s hallowed turf.

    Following a series of knock out matches involving 20 teams from as far afield as Yorkshire and Milton Keynes, Warwickshire County beat Redcar and Cleveland in the final to claim the coveted 2025 Championship Cup – but, in reality, all of the participants were winners.

    Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “We were delighted to support this annual event which once again proved the old adage that football can be more than just a game.

    “For some, it can be an escape and a breath of fresh air, and the day enabled these young people – who have already faced so many challenges in their lives – to not only showcase their talents on the pitch of one of England’s most prestigious sporting venues, but also to demonstrate their resilience and spirit off it.”

    Tournament organiser Sam Neath, a Young Person Advisor with the council’s Children’s Services, said: “Some participants woke up at 4am, others couldn’t sleep because they were that excited. A young person that hadn’t engaged with me for six months found out about the tournament and came training; that’s the power of football.

    “The National Championship Cup is getting bigger and better each year, and I want to take it to Wembley next year and for hundreds more young people to be able take part. I want Sky Sports and BBC to be there – I want these young people to be celebrated and championed.”

    Young people explained how the tournament had helped them. Ubi, from Wolverhampton Warriors, said: “If you play in a team, it gives you life experience and it helps you to build confidence. Some of us aren’t that confident; playing sports gets me out of my comfort zone and gets me interacting with people that I wouldn’t usually talk to.”

    Shahla, who travelled from Chesterfield to represent the Derbyshire team, added: “It definitely helps my mental health. Being a care leaver, you are quite singled out in life, so this helps us get out and feel less isolated.”

    Warinder Juss, MP for Wolverhampton West, was on hand to help with the presentation of the cup and later celebrated the success of the tournament with his fellow MPs in Parliament, congratulating the young people, EFL in the Community, the council, Wolves Foundation and social impact company Spectra for supporting the event, and adding that “recognising and celebrating the potential of our young people in this way can empower them to thrive for themselves and for our communities.”

    Robert Macpherson from the Department of Education said: “Congratulations on hosting such a great event – it must have taken so much time and effort to organise.”

    A Redcar and Cleveland representative described it as a “day they will remember for a long time”, while a representative from the Stoke-on-Trent side added: “It was a fantastic experience for everyone involved, and we’re genuinely grateful to have been included.”

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    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Expanding Opportunities: At SPIEF 2025, GUU signed a number of cooperation agreements

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    Rector of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroyev signed several cooperation agreements at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

    One of the new partners of the State University of Management has become ANO “Eurasia”, with which it is planned to conduct joint programs, internships, forums and projects where students will be able to grow and take part in various activities.

    “We are pleased with the new cooperation, it opens up new opportunities for both our organizations. It seems to me that we have a happy, working and friendly future for the benefit of our Eurasia,” said Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management.

    State Duma deputy, Chairperson of the Council of the ANO “Eurasia” Alena Arshinova also noted the importance and benefits of future joint projects:

    “It’s good when such platforms unite us, because the efforts we make become visible to an even larger circle of partners. This is where the integration takes place, because our “Eurasia” is precisely about integration and about promoting the development of international cooperation, first and foremost. So thank you very much for agreeing to sign an agreement with us.”

    Also at SPIEF-2025, the rector signed agreements with such organizations as Rostelecom, Tsifroinvest Management Company, the Fatherland Defenders Foundation, Rostransnadzor, and Transmashholding.

    In addition, Vladimir Stroyev spoke at the session “Investments in the Future: How Business Inspires and Supports Youth Initiatives” and presented awards to the winners of the “My Country – My Russia” competition.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Last chance for SNP to stop funding Israel’s arms dealers

    Source: Scottish Greens

    24 Jun 2025 Justice

    Scottish Greens call for an apology for the Scottish Government’s role in the Tinker Experiment.

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    The Scottish Government must apologise for its role in the Tinker Experiment if it wants to tackle the ongoing prejudice faced by the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community, says Scottish Green MSP Maggie Chapman.

    Scottish Green MSPs Maggie Chapman and Mark Ruskell have both been campaigning for a public apology from the Scottish Government for its role in the Tinker Experiment. This programme – run by the UK Government and Scottish local authorities – forcibly removed Gypsy Traveller children from their families, and moved communities from their homes into unsafe and substandard accommodation.

    The Scottish Greens asked the Scottish Government for an apology in mid-May, but the Minister for Equalities failed to confirm if the Scottish Government would be making an apology. However, a statement from the Scottish Government on this issue is now expected in Parliament later this week.

    This Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, Maggie has called on the Scottish Government to finally commit to a public apology.

    Commenting further, Maggie said:

    “Gypsy Traveller communities were irreparably damaged by the Tinker Experiment, a cruel practice which was allowed to go on for far too long. This should be a great shame of Scotland’s past, yet it is a hidden moment in our history, one that has been covered up and too often forgotten by those in power.

    “Prejudice against Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities is still very alive and normalised across Scotland. We see discrimination against these communities in our schools and in our social services, with many people I’ve spoken to being refused services because their way of living is deemed unsuitable, and is misunderstood.

    “If we’re serious about addressing the prejudices faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities across Scotland, the Scottish Government needs to apologise for the Tinker Experiment – something which caused such harm to so many children and families. People have been waiting far too long.

    “I hope by this time next year, we don’t have to ask for an apology for previous harms, and instead can use this month to celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller culture and highlight all the exciting activity in these communities, from the North East to Govanhill and Perthshire.”

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    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Stoke-on-Trent under the spotlight at Centenary Heritage Festival

    Source: City of Stoke-on-Trent

    Published: Tuesday, 24th June 2025

    A ceramic symposium, a Northern Soul exhibition and new heritage events will feature in a jam-packed festival which will shine a spotlight on Stoke-on-Trent’s past, present and future.

    The Stoke-on-Trent 100: Heritage Festival for the Centenary, which is being jointly organised by the city council and key partners, is launching in 2025 – as the city celebrates 100 years since receiving official city status.

    It follows a successful bid for £186,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

    Between now and March 2026, 17 heritage projects will be taking place which will highlight Stoke-on-Trent’s World Craft City status, showcase the work which has been delivered through the Living Heritage City initiative, and outline the city’s ambitions for heritage in the future.

    Councillor Lyn Sharpe, Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s heritage champion, said: “Anyone who knows me knows I love Stoke-on-Trent – so it’s great to be able to celebrate our heritage during our Centenary year and beyond.

    “There’s loads of different events taking place across the city throughout 2025 and there’s something for everyone.

    “So, keep your eyes peeled for more information about the events in the coming months.”

    Projects include:

    • A two-day Ceramic Symposium curated by Professor Neil Brownsword and Dr Alasdair Brooks of Re-Form Heritage at Jubilee Hall
    • A photographic exhibition showcasing the city and its people over the last century with a series of historical walking tours at Stoke Minster
    • An audio documentary exhibition at Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station highlighting the city’s role in the Northern Soul movement
    • The creation of new heritage based performance pieces and
    • The development of new family-friendly workshops at Ford Green Hall

    Lynne Ball, Chair of the Heritage Network for Stoke-on-Trent, said: “The Heritage Network for Stoke-on-Trent brings together heritage groups and the owners of heritage sites across the city to work together and learn from each other.

    “The Heritage Open Days festival in September provides a unique opportunity to highlight the heritage of The Potteries and provide free access to historic sites and special events.

    “Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players for this support, which will build significantly upon our local success, involving more organisations, hosting more events and attracting more visitors to help celebrate our city’s centenary year.”

    For more information about the city’s Centenary celebrations, visit www.sot100.org.

    The full list of events which are taking place as part of the Stoke-on-Trent 100: A Heritage Festival for the Centenary are:

    • A two-day Ceramic Symposium curated by Professor Neil Brownsword and Dr Alasdair Brooks at Jubilee Hall. This will be linked to a co-curated exhibition on ceramic collections from Jingdezhen (China) and Spode Museum.
    • A recollecting of canal heritage through the creation of an original piece of promenade theatre, devised and researched together with community groups, and performed in a heritage venue.
    • A reshowing of Sam Ivin’s ‘Settling Project’, which navigates the topic of human migration to Stoke-on-Trent
    • An event at the Victoria Hall showcasing the musical work of schools celebrating the heritage of their communities
    • A commemoration of the Abolition of the Slave Trade and impact for inland populations with Kwanzaa Collective
    • A photographic exhibition showcasing the city and its people over the last century, aligned with a series of historical walking tours around Stoke Minster and the surrounding area.
    • An exhibition at Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station, relating to the city’s role in the Northern Soul movement
    • The creation of new performance pieces animating the route of the new Living Heritage City Pilot Route by FRONTLINE Dance
    • The development of a series of podcasts celebrating Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary by All the Small Things CIC
    • The development of new family history workshops at Ford Green Hall – documenting the Hall’s historical connections to the surrounding nature reserves
    • An event at Etruria Industrial Museum, exploring the changes in energy use across the last century
    • A new space for exhibitions within The Dudson Museum/Centre for the Arnold Bennett Society.
    • Events, open days and workshops devised by Re-Form Heritage, showcasing the current Heritage Development programme across the city and the part Middleport Pottery has played in Stoke-on-Trent’s history. Including open days at Bethesda Methodist Chapel.
    • Operational support for the Heritage Open Days programme
    • Walks and paddling events devised by Canal and River Trust at Harecastle Tunnel, celebrating the role of canals in Stoke-on-Trent, encouraging community use and raising environmental awareness
    • Celebratory events at Gladstone Pottery Museum

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    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Consultation Process Approved to Tackle Standards in the Private Rented Sector in Preston

    Source: City of Preston

    In a bid to tackle unscrupulous landlords in Preston and improve the quality of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) homes in the city, an external consultant will be employed to work on behalf of the council to carry out a consultation that will consider the introduction of Selective Licensing in three pilot wards in Preston.

    The three wards where this consultation will take place are St Matthews, City Centre and Plungington.

    Selective Licensing in the PRS is a scheme where local authorities designate areas that will benefit from tighter regulation, requiring landlords in those areas to obtain a licence for their privately rented properties.

    Under Selective Licensing, Preston Council can ensure landlords or their property managers are subject to criminal record checks and their rental properties are checked to meet certain standards and conditions like having up-to-date fire and gas safety checks, damp proofing, tenant welfare, good management practices etc; this helps to address issues such as poor property conditions, anti-social behaviour and low demand.

    If landlords fail to comply with the licensing conditions, local authorities can take enforcement action which could include fines and penalties.

    Councillor Zafar Coupland, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing at Preston City Council said:

    “Around a quarter of all housing in Preston is privately rented and due to many factors such as the cost of living crisis and the ongoing recovery from the Covid pandemic, a lack of investment in privately owned, rented housing stock has seen living standards decline, with many of our residents experiencing poor living conditions, which is unacceptable.

    The introduction of Selective Licensing to help better regulate the Private Rented Sector and tackle the most deprived areas of the city, is a priority in our emerging Corporate Plan, and this consultation around the three pilot wards, where deprivation is prevalent, is the first crucial step in rolling out a more robust way to tackle poor quality housing and raise the housing standards for our residents.”

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    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Packed programme of summer holiday fun returns to Plymouth

    Source: City of Plymouth

    Children who receive benefits-related free school meals can enjoy a wide range of free activities this summer as the popular Fit and Fed programme returns to Plymouth.

    Fit and Fed offers eligible children access to free holiday clubs, where they are encouraged to get active and receive a nutritious lunch each day.

    The summer activity programme for 2025 is now available to view, with holiday club bookings opening from Monday 30 June.

    There’s a huge range of holiday clubs on offer for eligible children aged between four and 16-years-old. Activities include circus skills, football, dance, karate, water sports and more creative pursuits too, including filmmaking, photography and arts and crafts. There are also SEND specific holiday clubs to support children with more complex needs.

    Young people taking part in Fit & Fed activities in 2024

    Young people between 12 and 16-years-old can also sign up for Teen Taster activities, giving them the opportunity to try new activities such as go karting, adventure golf and trampolining.

    There’s also a range of family activity sessions on offer, so children can enjoy a day out with their parents or carers. These sessions include bowling, tennis, bike rides and golf.

    New for this year, Plymouth Active Leisure are offering a huge range of free activities to eligible children too, with the chance to swim at one of the indoor pools or Tinside Lido. Other activities include bouldering, junior gym sessions, pickle ball and bowls.

    Every year, Fit and Fed also goes on tour. While the bookable activities are only available to children who receive benefits-related free school meals, the ‘on tour’ sessions are held in parks and green spaces across Plymouth and everyone is welcome to attend. The fun days feature a huge range of free activities, and children are provided with a healthy lunch. This year, the programme will visit:

    • Victoria Park on Tuesday 5 August
    • Ernesettle Green on Tuesday 12 August
    • Tothill Park on Tuesday 19 August
    • Central Park on Tuesday 26 August.
    Fit and Fed on tour 2024

    Councillor Sue Dann, Cabinet Member for Sport and Leisure, said: “It’s fantastic to see the Fit and Fed programme will be returning this year with even more activities for children, young people and their families to enjoy.

    “It’s such an important programme, which not only helps children by encouraging them to get active, try new things and make amazing memories with new friends, but also supports families by helping to alleviate some of the financial pressures of the school holidays by giving children access to healthy lunches and activities that may otherwise be unaffordable.”

    Fit and Fed is funded by the Department for Education’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The aim is to provide children with healthy and nutritious meals during the school holidays, while also encouraging physical activity and giving children and young people the opportunity to have fun and meet new friends.

    In summer 2024, more than 2,400 children and young people took part in holiday clubs while thousands more attended the Fit and Fed on Tour events where 1,900 packed lunches were handed out.  

    For more information about this year’s Fit and Fed programme, please see: www.plymouth.gov.uk/fit-and-fed.

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    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Work starts on wide range of improvements at Bushbury park

    Source: City of Wolverhampton

    City of Wolverhampton Council and developers JP Landscapes & Construction Ltd have begun the transformation work at Northwood Park in Bushbury.

    The work is taking place after the council consulted with residents and children’s groups. Improvements include the replacement of existing play equipment as well as the creation of a new multi-use games area (Muga).

    The play area will include inclusive equipment designed to be used by children with restricted mobility, including swings, a seesaw and roundabout. There will also be seated springer rides, climbing equipment with slides and a springy surfboard.

    The new Muga will be built next to the park’s existing skate park and basketball pitch, providing a high-quality, all-weather area for football, cricket and other ball games.

    Other improvements include a fitness area towards the centre of the park, new fencing, new seats and litter bins, creation of a wildflower meadow and planting of 40 trees. A new paved path on the north-eastern corner of the park will also improve access and cater for activities such as dog walking.

    The work is being funded under a Section 106 Planning Agreement which relates to the new Hampton Park development on land at the former Northicote School, near to the park. The development includes 178 new homes and is named after the school’s former head teacher, Sir Geoff Hampton.

    Work will take place over the coming weeks and residents are advised that some areas of the park will not be accessible on a temporary basis while the improvements are being made.

    Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, City of Wolverhampton Council’s cabinet member for resident services, said: “How exciting to see that work has started at Northwood Park.

    “We’ve got a wide range of improvements planned with exciting new play equipment and a new multi-use games area. We’re also spreading out the revamp with a fitness area and a real spruce up of the rest of the park.

    “We’ve made sure that the views that were put forward in the consultation have been taken into account, and we’d like to thank people for sharing their thoughts. We’re really looking forward to delivering this great range of new attractions and refurbishments for local people to enjoy.”

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    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Government hosts Portuguese Ambassador to the UK24 June 2025 Education, culture, and community collaboration were celebrated and explored by His Excellency Nuno Brito, Portuguese Ambassador to the UK, during his first official visit to Jersey last week. The… Read more

    Source: Channel Islands – Jersey

    24 June 2025

    Education, culture, and community collaboration were celebrated and explored by His Excellency Nuno Brito, Portuguese Ambassador to the UK, during his first official visit to Jersey last week.

    The Ambassador’s visit recognised Jersey’s deep-rooted Portuguese heritage and reaffirmed cross-border engagement that seeks to improve the lives of Islanders.

    Alongside cultural visits to Jersey Archives, Jersey War Tunnels and Mont Orgueil Castle, Mr Brito joined Assistant Chief Minister Deputy Carina Alves at a community lunch at the Town Hall, bringing together members of Jersey’s Portuguese community to celebrate their contribution to the Island’s social and economic success. 

    Learning and language were also central to the two-day tour, with Mr Brito signing a new Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on behalf of the Instituto Camões – one that extends the provision of Portuguese lessons in Island schools for another five years. 

    On a visit to Le Rocquier School with the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning, Deputy Rob Ward, Mr Brito spoke to pupils about the benefits of developing their home language and how the MoU would be implemented on a day-to-day basis. Year 11 students Tomas and Victoria also described their recent visit to the Portuguese Youth Parliament in Lisbon. 

    The Ambassador spent time with Ministers at the Government’s Union Street office, including Deputy Ian Gorst, Deputy Elaine Miller and the Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, who signed the MoU for the Government of Jersey. 

    Deputy Ward said: “This renewed agreement with Instituto Camões adds strength to our support for Portuguese language education in Jersey. The scheme provides an opportunity for our youth to connect further with Portuguese heritage and culture, and I thank the Instituto Camões for their continued role in facilitating it.”​

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    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Downfield Primary School wins Three Prestigious Digital Awards

    Source: Scotland – City of Dundee

    Downfield Primary School has been awarded three digital school awards. 

    The school were awarded the Digitals Schools Award Scotland, Digital Well-being Award and Equitable Creative Coding Award. 

    The school was praised for its commitment to preparing young people for the future in a technological world. The young people have developed coding skills and gained an understanding of how to use artificial intelligence. 

    This digital journey began during covid and has grown steadily over the years since. The school has a digital leader and digital pupil leaders to drive this digital journey. 

    The school were recognised for the wide range of digital opportunities for young people, especially for young people with additional support needs.  

    Young people across all year groups have shown their enthusiasm for making use of digital technology to enhance their own learning. 

    Parents are also regularly updated and given advice on how to support and monitor the children’s use devices at home. 

    The next step for Downfield Primary will be working towards achieving the Digital Schools Europe award which would complete the school’s full suite of Digital Awards. 

    Convener of Children, Families and Communities Stewart Hunter said: “These three accolades highlight the true commitment and dedication off everyone ad Downfield towards digital development.  

    “It really is a remarkable feat to receive all three awards. It’s great to see the school and young people working together to embrace technology and the role in education. It’s also encouraging to see the school engaging with parents to offer support and advice on using technology at home and monitor devices, which we know this can be a daunting task. 

     
    “I would like to thank everyone involved and wish the school the best as they set their sights on achieving the Digital Schools Europe Award.” 

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    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Industrial Strategy to provide over £150m to reinforce UK as services superpower

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Industrial Strategy to provide over £150m to reinforce UK as services superpower

    The Industrial Strategy will invest over £150 million in five transformative AI and technology programmes to help UK Professional and Business Services.

    • UK’s modern Industrial Strategy will drive forward 2035 ambition for UK professional and business services to be most dynamic and innovative in world
    • Plan includes five new centres of excellence across country to help services firms grow and adopt new technology
    • New international marketing campaign will also be deployed for UK services through GREAT

    The UK’s modern Industrial Strategy will invest over £150 million in five transformative AI and technology programmes to help UK Professional and Business Services (PBS) sectors such as legal, management consulting and accountancy soar.

    The latest step in the Government’s Plan for Change, the funding comes as part of a wider package of commitments in the Industrial Strategy sector plan for the PBS sector, published this week.

    With professional business services worth £300 billion a year and supporting one in every seven jobs, the sector has been put at the heart of the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy, recognising its critical role in unlocking growth and creating jobs across all UK regions and sectors – and the UK’s place as the second largest exporter of services in the world, behind only the US.

    Minister for Investment Poppy Gustafsson CBE will visit the University of Edinburgh on Tuesday where she will meet with the Law Society of Scotland to hear more about AI adoption and how Scotland is a hub for world class PBS firms. 

    Jonathan Reynolds, Secretary of State for Business and Trade said:

    The Professional and Business Services sector is the jewel in the crown of the UK economy, worth over £300bn a year and making up one in every seven jobs.

    Our Industrial Strategy and Plan for Change will help the sector soar further through the adoption of new technologies such as AI and increased promotion overseas as we strive to make the industry the most dynamic and innovative in the world by.

    The plan sets out the sector’s ambition for the UK to be the most trusted adviser to global industry, with the most dynamic and productive PBS sector by 2035, whilst remaining the world’s second largest exporter of professional business services after the US.

    The five programmes will be focused on building on the already high levels of AI adoption in the sector, with major spends on launching a new PBS adapted Made Smarter digital adoption programme and enhancing Innovate UK’s Next Generation Professional Services programme which advises firms to adopt new technologies and support research.

    From Birmingham to Glasgow, this will be accompanied by new PBS centres of excellence in five city regions to offer firms advice, with a new national AI skills hub to offer wider support, alongside a new research programme to tackle barriers to innovation – starting with real estate.

    By placing innovation at the heart of the plan, it aims to increase business investment in the PBS sector and ensure the UK will not just be an AI taker, but an AI maker in delivering modern Professional and Business Services.  

    Other measures to boost the UK’s PBS sector in the plan include:

    • A new marketing campaign for PBS through GREAT + and more opportunities for PBS firms to join government trade missions.
    • Expanded support for regulators to negotiate mutual recognition of professional qualifications agreements, especially with the EU, US, and other key markets.
    • A Trade Digitalisation Task Force to advise PBS firms and clients on the productivity and growth benefits of digital trade documents and processes and to break down barriers to adoption. 
    • UK Export Finance to provide guarantees to PBS firms securing early-stage overseas project contracts for the first time, strengthening the UK’s position as the world’s second largest PBS exporter.  
    • A new PBS AI Champion by summer 2025 to identify growth opportunities, address adoption barriers, and deliver sector-wide AI Adoption.  

    Iain Wright, Chief Policy & Communications Officer, ICAEW, PBSC Business Co-Chair, said: 

    The launch of the Industrial Strategy marks a pivotal moment in the collaboration between business and government to enable the UK economy to grow and we were pleased to work with the government to develop the ambitious sector plan to make the UK the most trusted economy for PBS by 2035.

    With targeted support, the plan sets the stage for a more innovative, competitive and growing sector which underscores our position at the heart of the economy. I strongly welcome this renewed partnership, and we see today’s launch as the start of a long-term collaboration with government to turn this vision into reality.

    Kirsty Newman, Deloitte UK Market Chair, said:

    The PBS sector plan represents an important moment for our sector and sets out a bold and exciting vision for the future. It recognises our impact as a major employer and economic contributor in our own right, but also how we drive growth, innovation and resilience across the economy.

    The sector plan will help to ensure PBS is underpinned by the right skills and regulatory framework, is at the forefront of technological innovation and grows its presence internationally and in all regions and nations of the UK.

    The commitments from government and long-term engagement with the sector can solidify the UK’s reputation as a global centre of excellence for PBS.

    Tamzen Isacsson, Chief Executive of the Management Consultancies Association (MCA), said:   

    Consulting is one of the UK’s great economic success stories, with firms helping clients to grow, innovate, and tackle complex challenges. The Industrial Strategy and PBS sector plan is a blueprint to go further – accelerating tech adoption, opening procurement to SMEs, upskilling our workforce, and cementing the UK’s global leadership in services.

    As a sector with over 300 offices across the UK, we look forward to supporting the regional agenda of the Government as well as partnering with it to promote the skills and expertise of UK consulting globally.

    Richard Atkinson, President of the Law Society of England and Wales, said:

    The government’s new Industrial Strategy can be a game-changer for the UK economy and the legal sector. Putting legal services at the heart of the country’s economic engine will fuel sustained growth.

    Our legal industry is the second largest in the world, the biggest in Europe and brings all other sectors together. By opening global markets for UK lawyers, investing in our courts’ infrastructure, supporting technology in legal services and upholding the rule of law, we ensure the UK remains a global jurisdiction of choice. The Law Society looks forward to working with the government to deliver its long-term vision for growth in our sector.

    Notes to editors

    • The link to the PBS sector plan is here.
    • After the US, the UK is firmly established as the second largest exporter of PBS services in the world.
    • PBS is positioned to grow by £322bn in GVA by 2035 (113%), based on current trends.  
    • The PBS sector accounts for almost one job in every seven in the UK economy, with the sector paying 21.4% above the national mean annual wage.
    • Employment in PBS has grown by half a million since 2015, and we could see another half a million new jobs in PBS by 2035. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The city has provided investors with more than 270 hectares of land for the construction of production facilities

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In order to create and expand production facilities within the framework of the implementation of large-scale investment projects (MaIP), the city provided land plots at a preferential rate for the construction of 54 industrial facilities. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “Since March 2022, investors who plan to build and expand their production facilities in the capital can receive land plots from the city for a symbolic fee of one ruble per year. This support measure is in demand. During its operation, the city has already provided more than 271 hectares of land for the implementation of 54 projects, under which investors will build facilities with a total area of about 2.3 million square meters,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    Some of the land plots have been allocated for the construction of enterprises within industry clusters.

    “Clustering is a trend in Moscow industry, which allows for the unification of production, scientific and auxiliary infrastructure in one territory for the most efficient operation of enterprises and attracting additional investment in the real sector of the economy. By order of Sergei Sobyanin, the city provides land plots for the construction of factories and plants within clusters on preferential terms within the framework of the MAIP. Thus, investors have already begun implementing projects in the food and construction clusters in TiNAO. Upon full launch, the clusters will ensure the creation of about 40 thousand jobs,” said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry

    Maxim Liksutov.

    In total, thanks to the implementation of preferential MAIP, over 23 thousand jobs will be created. Food and construction industry enterprises, factories for the production of medical equipment, cosmetics, clothing and other products will appear on the allocated sites.

    According to Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of City Property, the provision of land plots at a preferential rate for the construction of production facilities allows for the creation of jobs in areas remote from the center. Thus, in the territory of the Troitsky and Novomoskovsky administrative districts, as well as in Zelenograd, more than 200 hectares of land were allocated for the implementation of 22 large-scale investment projects. There will be enterprises for the production of building materials, food products, furniture and other modern industrial facilities. Their total area will be about 1.5 million square meters.

    Over 25 hectares of land have been allocated in the South-Eastern Administrative District for the implementation of eight projects. Industrial parks, production of building materials, machine tools and other products will be located there.

    In the west of the capital, 16 hectares of land have been allocated for the construction of five enterprises. Here, they will open production of components for cleaning equipment, small architectural forms, joinery and food products. In addition, five MAIPs in the industrial sector will be implemented in the north-east of the capital. They will be provided with plots with a total area of 3.8 hectares at a preferential rate. Thus, in the North-Eastern Administrative District, they plan to establish the production of cosmetics, clothing and medical equipment.

    Large-scale investment projects can include production complexes, innovation centers, healthcare and sports facilities, as well as transport and other facilities. Their implementation allows for the creation of modern infrastructure and jobs in Moscow.

    Find out the latest news quickly in the official telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI: Sono Group N.V. to Present at the Small Cap Growth Virtual Investor Conference June 26th

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MUNICH, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The solar technology company Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) (hereafter referred to as “Sono Group” or “Sono”, parent company to Sono Motors GmbH or “Sono Motors”) today announced that George O’Leary, Managing Director and CEO, will present live at the Small Cap Growth Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on June 26th, 2025

    DATE: June 26th
    TIME: 2:30 – 3:00 pm ET
    LINK: REGISTER HERE
    Available for 1×1 meetings: June 26th

    This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

    It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.  

    Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    Recent Company Highlights

    • First national type certification in Germany for solar bus kits — streamlining fleet adoption across Europe
    • Strategic partnership: collaboration with Merlin Solar Technologies for mutual distribution — expanding reach in North and South America and partnering with them in the EU
    • Financial turnaround: €65M profit in FY 2024 (from reconsolidation), and €8.8M profit in Q1 2025 (Fair value of Existing Debt)
    • Lean operations continue, with ongoing installations now generating revenue
    • Actively progressing toward uplisting to a national exchange (NASDAQ or NYSE American) to improve liquidity and visibility
    • Expansion of commercial partnerships and product offerings. Upon Uplisting, exploring M&A to drive scale and shareholder value.

    About Sono Group N.V.
    Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) and its wholly owned subsidiary Sono Motors GmbH are on a pioneering mission to accelerate the revolution of mobility by making every commercial vehicle solar. Our disruptive solar technology has been developed to enable seamless integration into all types of commercial vehicles to reduce the impact of CO2 emissions and pave the way for climate-friendly mobility. For more information about Sono Group N.V., Sono Motors, and their solar solutions, visit sonogroupnv.com and sonomotors.com. Follow us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, BlueSky, Truth Social, and X.

    About Virtual Investor Conferences®
    Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

    Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access.  Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

    CONTACTS:
    Sono Group N.V.
    Press:
    press@sonomotors.com | ir.sonomotors.com/news-events
    Investors:
    ir@sonomotors.com | ir.sonomotors.com
    LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonogroupnv

    Virtual Investor Conferences
    John M. Viglotti
    SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
    OTC Markets Group
    (212) 220-2221
    johnv@otcmarkets.com

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
    This press release may contain forward-looking statements. The words “expect”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “plan”, “estimate”, “aim”, “forecast”, “project”, “target”, “will” and similar expressions (or their negative) identify certain of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are statements regarding the intentions, beliefs, or current expectations of the Company and its subsidiary Sono Motors GmbH (together, the “companies”). Forward-looking statements involve inherent known and unknown risks, uncertainties and contingencies because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future and could cause the companies’ actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, risks, uncertainties and assumptions with respect to: the Company’s ability to uplist to the Nasdaq Capital Market, including meeting the initial listing requirements; the Company’s ability to satisfy the conditions precedent set forth in its recent securities purchase agreement (“Securities Purchase Agreement”) and exchange agreement (“Exchange Agreement”) entered into with YA II PN, Ltd. (“Yorkville”); the timing of closing the transactions contemplated by the Securities Purchase Agreement and the Exchange Agreement; the impact of the transactions contemplated by the Exchange Agreement and Securities Purchase Agreement on the Company’s operating results; our ability to maintain relationships with creditors, suppliers, service providers, customers, employees and other third parties in light of the performance and credit risks associated with our constrained liquidity position and capital structure; our ability to comply with OTCQB continuing standards; our ability to achieve our stated goals; our strategies, plan, objectives and goals, including, among others, the successful implementation and management of the pivot of our business to exclusively retrofitting and integrating our solar technology onto third party vehicles; our ability to raise the additional funding required beyond the investment from Yorkville to further develop and commercialize our solar technology and business as well as to continue as a going concern. For additional information concerning some of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could affect our forward-looking statements, please refer to our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on our website at ir.sonomotors.com. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond our ability to control or estimate precisely, such as the actions of courts, regulatory authorities and other factors. Readers should therefore not place undue reliance on these statements, particularly not in connection with any contract or investment decision. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

    The MIL Network –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Africa: “Girl Education Today for Women Empowerment Tomorrow”: Emphasizes Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej on International Women’s Day 2025

    Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful development programs, continuing their 13-year legacy of empowering women and girls. 

    Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and One of the Most Influential African Women for Six Consecutive Years (2019 – 2024) expressed, “Happy International Women’s Day to all the remarkable women and girls around the world!  

    Empowering girls and women is at the core of all our initiatives and programs at Merck Foundation. I recognize the immense potential of women to thrive, succeed and excel in any domain they choose, yet they often lack the conducive environment to fully realize their capabilities, especially in underserved communities.  

    Therefore, together with our Ambassadors, The First Ladies of Africa, we mark International Women’s Day every day since the last 13 years through our development programs and initiatives such as ‘More Than a Mother’, ‘Merck Foundation Capacity Advancement’, ‘Educating Linda’, and ‘STEM Program’.” 

    “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” is a strong movement that aims to empower infertile and childless women through access to information, education and change of mindset.  

    “I am thrilled to share that out of the 2,282 scholarships awarded across 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialties, 1063 scholarships, that is nearly 50% have been granted to female medical graduates, empowering them to become future healthcare experts and leaders. 

    I am especially proud that we have awarded over 716 scholarships to young doctors, dedicated to advancing women’s health by strengthening reproductive, sexual health, and fertility care capacity.” 

    Merck Foundation CEO strongly believes that Education is one of the most critical areas of women empowerment.  

    “I am happy to share that through our “Educating Linda” Program, together with my dear sisters, our Ambassadors, we are supporting the education by providing over 950 scholarships for high performance and underprivileged African schoolgirls, empowering them to complete their studies and reach their full potential and also providing essential school items for thousands of schoolgirls in many African countries such as Botswana, Burundi, Malawi, The Gambia, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cabo Verde and more. 

    Moreover, we have benefitted thousands of girls through our awareness campaign through many initiates like the release of inspiring songs, children’s storybooks, animation films, TV Program and awards for best media, song, film & fashion designs, all aimed at promoting girl education today for women’s empowerment tomorrow”, emphasized Senator Rasha Kelej. 

    Merck Foundation also actively empowers women in Science and Technology through its STEM Program and the annual Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit (MARS) Awards that recognize and celebrate the Best African Women Researchers and Best Young African Researchers, fostering research excellence.  

    “Our goal is to empower women and young African researchers, enhance their research capacity, and promote their contributions to STEM,” emphasized Dr. Kelej.  

    Watch the Episodes of “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV program on Supporting Girl Education:  

    Episode 2: https://apo-opa.co/3TJnIlf

    Episode 11: https://apo-opa.co/3T5CQcE

    Episode 14: https://apo-opa.co/4kUtgFA

    Listen to Merck Foundation song about Supporting Girl Education here:  

    1. Watch, share & subscribe to the “Girl Can” song here, sung by two famous singers, Irene and Cwezi from Liberia and Ghana respectively: https://apo-opa.co/407Ntj9

    2. Watch, share & subscribe the “Like Them” song here, sung by Kenneth, a famous singer from Uganda: https://apo-opa.co/4kV21e5

    3. Watch, share & subscribe “Take me to School” song here, sung by Wezi, Afro-soul singer from Zambia, to support girls’ education: https://apo-opa.co/3ZGPClx

    4. Watch share & subscribe “Tu Podes Sim” Portuguese song, which means “Yes, You Can” in English by Blaze and Tamyris Moiane, singers from Mozambique in English here: https://apo-opa.co/4lhKJaL 

    5. Watch, share & subscribe “Brighter day” song by Sean K and Cwesi Oteng from Namibia and Ghana respectively: https://apo-opa.co/3HWDu9W

    Watch the Merck Foundation Animation Films to Support Girl Education : 

    Ride into to Future: https://apo-opa.co/4lhKTin

    Jackeline’s Rescue: https://apo-opa.co/3ZKEFzv

    Read the Merck Foundation storybook addressing the importance of Girl Education: 

    1. To read Educating Linda Storybook, pls visit: https://apo-opa.co/44lkNEv

    2. To read Jackline’s Rescue Storybook, pls visit: https://apo-opa.co/4nhP6Ve

    3. To read Ride into the Future Storybook, pls visit: https://apo-opa.co/4k3zAJO

    4. To read Not Who You Are Storybook, pls visit: https://apo-opa.co/4k3zFNC

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Merck Foundation.

    Contact:
    Mehak Handa
    Community Awareness Program Manager
    +91 9310087613
    +91 9319606669
    mehak.handa@external.merckgroup.com

    Join the conversation on our social media platforms below and let your voice be heard!
    Facebook: https://apo-opa.co/40mEwlR
    X: https://apo-opa.co/4ngMjLO
    YouTube: https://apo-opa.co/4lkw0Mb
    Instagram: https://apo-opa.co/3HVBxui
    Threads: https://apo-opa.co/4k8LPF5
    Flickr: https://apo-opa.co/3FU9QSe
    Website: www.Merck-Foundation.com

    About Merck Foundation:  
    The Merck Foundation, established in 2017, is the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through science and technology. Our efforts are primarily focused on improving access to quality & equitable healthcare solutions in underserved communities, building healthcare & scientific research capacity, empowering girls in education and empowering people in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with a special focus on women and youth. All Merck Foundation press releases are distributed by e-mail at the same time they become available on the Merck Foundation Website.  Please visit www.Merck-Foundation.com to read more. Follow the social media of Merck Foundation: Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/40mEwlR), X (https://apo-opa.co/4ngMjLO), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/3HVBxui), YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4lkw0Mb), Threads (https://apo-opa.co/4k8LPF5) and Flickr (https://apo-opa.co/3FU9QSe). 

    The Merck Foundation is dedicated to improving social and health outcomes for communities in need. While it collaborates with various partners, including governments to achieve its humanitarian goals, the foundation remains strictly neutral in political matters. It does not engage in or support any political activities, elections, or regimes, focusing solely on its mission to elevate humanity and enhance well-being while maintaining a strict non-political stance in all of its endeavors. 

    MIL OSI Africa –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Video: Deputy President Shipokosa Mashatile concluded a successful working visit to the Russian Federation.

    Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

    Deputy President Shipokosa Mashatile concluded a successful working visit to the Russian Federation.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSomPmk-KTA

    MIL OSI Video –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Threatened whale species found in areas targeted by The Metals Company for deep sea mining, scientists warn

    Source: Greenpeace Statement –

    Exeter, UK – A scientific survey of two areas targeted for deep sea mining in the Pacific Ocean by The Metals Company has confirmed the presence of whales and dolphins, including sperm whales which are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The news comes as world governments are meeting in a few weeks at the International Seabed Authority (ISA), where the call for a moratorium on deep sea mining keeps growing.[1]

    The survey, published today in the scientific journal Frontiers in Marine Science, was conducted by researchers from the University of Exeter and Greenpeace Research Laboratories from Greenpeace International’s ship, Arctic Sunrise. Researchers studied two exploration blocks held by The Metals Company in the Pacific’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone, known as NORI-d and TOML-e.[2][3]

    Dr Kirsten Young, Lead Study Author, University of Exeter said: “We already knew that the Clarion-Clipperton Zone is home to at least 20 species of cetaceans, but we’ve now demonstrated their presence in two areas specifically earmarked for deep sea mining by The Metals Company.”

    Following President Trump’s approval of a deep sea mining Executive Order in April 2025, The Metals Company applied to the US government to give TMC unilateral permission to commercially mine the international seabed in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. According to reports, this application covers the NORI-d area.[4] This move bypasses and undermines the International Seabed Authority, the UN regulator for deep sea mining, and has been met with strong criticism from governments around the world. Scientists have previously warned of “long lasting, irreversible” impacts of deep sea mining on the region.[5]

    Cetaceans are known to be impacted by noise pollution caused by humans, and could be impacted by the significant noise created by deep sea mining operations. These operations would also generate sediment plumes, which could further impact cetacean populations by disrupting deep ocean food systems.

    Dr Kirsten Young continued: “While more research is needed to build a complete picture of the impact of the noise and sediment plumes on cetaceans, it’s clear that deep sea mining operations will negatively impact ocean ecosystems in areas far out to sea where monitoring is particularly challenging.”

    The survey provides a 13-day snapshot of cetacean activity in these two deep sea mining exploration areas. Using hydrophones, the research team confirmed 74 acoustic detections of cetaceans. This included a sperm whale, Risso’s dolphins and common dolphins.

    Louisa Casson, Greenpeace International senior campaigner, said: “The confirmed presence of cetaceans, including threatened sperm whales, in areas that The Metals Company is targeting for deep sea mining is yet another clear warning that this dangerous industry must never be allowed to begin commercial operations. The only sensible course of action for governments at next month’s International Seabed Authority meeting is to prioritise agreeing on a global moratorium.”

    Calls for a moratorium on deep sea mining grew at the recent UN Ocean Conference, with four new countries joining the group supporting a moratorium, bringing the total to 37.[6] The UN Secretary General also issued a strong call to stop this dangerous industry. Momentum against deep sea mining will now be carried forward at the July ISA meetings. 

    ENDS 

    Photos and video are available in the Greenpeace Media Library. 

    Notes:

    [1 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 

    [2] Threatened cetaceans in a potential deep seabed mining region, Clarion Clipperton Zone, Eastern Pacific 

    [3] This study in the Pacific is mirrored by another recent piece of research in the Arctic by Greenpeace Nordic and Greenpeace Germany. Researchers found cetaceans, including deep-diving and noise-sensitive sperm whales and northern bottlenose whales, in an area earmarked for future mining. If the Norwegian government proceeds with deep sea mining in the area, noise and pollution risk severe consequences. Greenpeace Nordic researchers are in the Arctic right now further documenting the presence of cetaceans in the area to expose the risks of deep sea mining and to champion the protection of the Arctic’s vulnerable marine life.

    [4] The Metals Company applies to mine seabed after Trump executive order 

    [5] Whale warning as clock ticks towards deep sea mining 

    [6] https://deep-sea-conservation.org/solutions/no-deep-sea-mining/

    Contact:

    Sol Gosetti, Media Coordinator for the Stop Deep Sea Mining campaign, Greenpeace International: [email protected], +34 64686 3330

    Greenpeace International Press Desk: [email protected], +31 (0) 20 718 2470 (available 24 hours)

    MIL OSI NGO –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Zou Jiayi elected president of AIIB

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) — Zou Jiayi has been elected president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for a five-year term, the bank said Tuesday.

    This is the third vote to head the AIIB since its establishment. The first AIIB President, Jin Liqun, will end his second term on January 15, 2026.

    The AIIB is a multilateral development bank focused on financing “infrastructure for tomorrow” with sustainable development at its core. Launched in 2016, the AIIB currently has 110 approved members worldwide, according to the bank’s website. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Ministry of Commerce: China opposes EU protectionist measures against Chinese enterprises /detailed version-1/

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) — China firmly opposes the European Union’s (EU) protectionist measures that restrict Chinese enterprises and products from participating in major government procurement tenders for medical equipment, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

    The announcement comes as the European Commission decided last Friday to restrict the participation of Chinese companies and products in public procurement tenders in the medical equipment sector, based on the EU’s International Procurement Instrument.

    The Commerce Ministry spokesman called on the EU to correct its mistaken approach and promised to take decisive measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.

    An investigation by China’s Ministry of Commerce in January found that the EU had consistently erected barriers against Chinese firms in areas such as government procurement and investment, a ministry spokesman said.

    Despite China’s consistent demonstration of goodwill and sincerity in bilateral dialogues, the EU continues to apply unilateral measures and erect new protectionist barricades, which not only harm Chinese enterprises but also seriously undermine fair competition, the department noted.

    As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, China is willing to, based on the broader interests of bilateral economic and trade relations, implement the important consensus reached by leaders of both sides, properly resolve trade frictions through dialogue and consultation, and stabilize the trust and expectations of Chinese and European enterprises in bilateral cooperation, the spokesperson concluded. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China to Amend Food Safety Law

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) — Chinese lawmakers have begun reviewing a draft amendment to the food safety law aimed at addressing key issues, strengthening supervision and ensuring food safety and quality.

    The draft was submitted to the current session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) for consideration on Tuesday for the first reading.

    The draft includes provisions aimed at strengthening control over the transportation of essential liquid food products by road, introducing control over the registration of liquid infant formulas, and toughening penalties for violations.

    The Food Safety Act came into force in 2009. In 2015, the Act was comprehensively updated. In 2018 and 2021, the Act was amended twice. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Foreign Minister Meets Singapore Foreign Minister

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Beijing on Tuesday.

    Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, said Chinese President Xi Jinping had just had a fruitful meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He said China appreciated Singapore’s reaffirmation of the one-China principle and its unambiguous opposition to “Taiwan independence.”

    China is willing to use the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore as an opportunity to advance the implementation of the important agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries and the results of this visit, Wang added.

    V. Balakrishnan, in turn, said that Singapore is ready to work with China, guided by a forward-looking strategic vision, to seize the opportunities offered by the development of new technologies and deepen cooperation in various areas such as the economy, trade, investment and connectivity. Singapore, together with other ASEAN countries and China, will adhere to the principles of openness and inclusiveness, and also defend multilateralism, he concluded. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China hopes for speedy ceasefire between Israel and Iran – MFA /detailed version-1/

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) — China pays close attention to the developments in the Middle East, does not want tensions to escalate again and hopes for an early ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.

    The Chinese diplomat made the statement while commenting on US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran.

    Facts have proven that military means cannot bring peace, and dialogue and negotiations are the right way to solve problems, he said.

    China calls on relevant parties to return to the correct path of political settlement as soon as possible. China is willing to work with the international community to make efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East region, Guo Jiakun assured. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Hungary to oppose Ukraine’s integration into NATO and EU at key summits – V. Orban

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BUDAPEST, June 24 (Xinhua) — Hungary will try to block Ukraine’s integration into NATO and the EU at key summits of the two Western blocs this week, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on social media on Monday.

    He said Hungary was seeking to prevent the establishment of institutional links between Ukraine and the two associations that could lead to conflict and financial instability in the region.

    Orban described Ukraine’s potential membership in NATO as an “immediate and direct threat” due to the alliance’s collective defense commitments. Ukraine’s accession to the EU, he added, would pose a “constant and indirect threat” that could intensify at any time.

    According to the Prime Minister, Ukraine’s membership in the European Union could have a negative impact on Hungary’s economy, harming the interests of farmers, leading to a decrease in wages, depriving Hungarian citizens of jobs and diverting funds from Hungary to Ukrainian needs.

    Hungary will confidently overcome “stormy waters” with the help of experience and strength, V. Orban commented on the upcoming NATO and EU summits, which will be held this week in The Hague and Brussels, respectively. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China to boost consumption with increased financial support

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) — China on Tuesday released guidelines to increase financial support to effectively boost consumption.

    The document, jointly issued by six government bodies including the People’s Bank of China (PBOC, the central bank), outlines a series of measures aimed at key areas of consumption.

    The document calls for increased financial support for the consumption of both goods and services. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 25, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: NATO Allies step up multinational capability delivery cooperation

    Source: NATO

    Increasing transatlantic defence industry production capacity is imperative to meet higher defence investment demand signals and support NATO’s enhanced deterrence and defence effectively.

    Multinational capability delivery initiatives are a cost-effective way of acquiring capabilities at speed and scale, which some Allies would not be able to do alone. 

    This proven and valuable approach is gaining new momentum as Allies work to meet NATO’s newly agreed capability targets.

    At the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in The Hague on Tuesday (24 June 2025), Allies signed a number of new multinational projects and expanding existing ones.  Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Türkiye and the United Kingdom committed to the joint acquisition, storage, transportation and management of stockpiles of defence critical raw materials, including through recycling existing products. 

    This High Visibility Project will help facilitate access to a sufficient supply of defence critical raw materials such as lithium, titanium and rare earth materials, which the Allied defence industry requires to deliver the capabilities needed to keep people safe. It will also help make NATO less vulnerable to supply shocks and reduce reliance on external providers. The project supports the implementation of NATO’s Defence Critical Supply Chain Security Roadmap, agreed by NATO Defence Ministers in June 2024.

    The Multinational Multi Role Tanker Transport Fleet (MMF) programme also reached a new milestone, with Denmark and Sweden joining this initiative. In addition, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of two additional A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, raising the current fleet to 12 aircraft. Launched in 2012, the MMF programme is an example of effective NATO-EU collaboration, supported initially by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) and currently managed by NSPA. The fleet provides participating nations with critical capabilities in air-to-air refuelling, strategic airlift, and aeromedical evacuation.
     
    Estonia, Finland, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands and Sweden also broke new ground in supporting the further integration of new technologies in military operations, announcing the establishment of the first NATO Innovation Ranges. These are a key pillar of NATO’s Rapid Adoption Action Plan, which Allied Leaders are expected to endorse at the NATO Summit, and which aims to expedite innovation adoption, leverage new technologies at speed to deliver on capability targets, and increase production capacity through the inclusion of non-traditional suppliers in the defence industrial base. These ranges will enable Allies and NATO to test, refine, and validate new technological products in operationally realistic environments. 
     
    The NATO Support and Procurement Organisation (NSPO), NSPA’s governing body, also signed a partnership agreement with Australia. The agreement will allow Australia’s participation in the full range of NSPA activities and services, including, but not limited to, the fields of acquisition, logistics, operational and systems support and services. This is an important milestone in NATO’s cooperation with partners around the globe.

    At the signing ceremony, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska also praised the conclusion of several new framework contracts by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) since January 2025, worth 4.7 billion euros, for critical munitions sourced from across the Alliance.

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 25, 2025
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