EADS Defence & Security has completed the new TETRA-based communications network, selected in 2006 by Roskosmos, the Federal Space Agency of Russia, to refurbish the trunking network at Baikonur Cosmodrome.

Team Simoco has announced the acquisition of ComGroup, the designer and distributor of Simoco-branded mobile radio terminals that has been acquired by Team Telecom Group and will be merged with the existing operations of Team Simoco.

The Bridge Networks has supplied New Zealand's National Broadcaster TVNZ with its fourth Advent SNG terminal. The 1.2 m Mantis satellite flyaway system is supplied with Vislink's 5000 series electronics satellite system.

RFS (Radio Frequency Systems) has expanded its partnership with Malaysian distributor C&C Universal Engineering Sdn Bhd to establish a bonded warehousing facility in Port Klang.

Digi International has purchased assets from affiliates of MobiApps Holdings, a developer of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications technology, focusing on satellite, mobile and hybrid satellite/cellular solutions.

An Australian company named Midnight Opals has trialled a new generation of ground penetrating radar that promises good results.

The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, says that Spain's industry ministry has announced that he will issue a decree to regulate the 790 to 862 MHz band that will be freed up after Spain phases out analog television.

Axell Wireless has launched what is believed to be the world's first terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) digital repeater based on software defined radio (SDR) technology.

Radio IP Software has demonstrated what it claims is a strategic advance in current mobile VPN (virtual private network) technology.

Daniels Electronics has renewed its distribution agreement via the Icom Systems group.

Actix has predicted that with the arrival of 4G network managers will have a sharper focus on the delivery cost per data bit.

This year, 2009, is a major milestone for Standard Communications as it celebrates its jubilee birthday.

Samsung Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding with IMEC in Europe to lay down its intent to collaborate on technologies for green radios.

Daniels Electronics and Icom America have completed interoperability testing between their P25 encrypted trunked products.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority is calling on boat owners and users to double check that they hold a certificate of proficiency to operate their VHF marine radios.