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A working meeting led by the Deputy Minister of National Defence Mr. Nikolaos Hardalias with executives of the exhibition organization company ROTA SA took place on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Ministry of National Defence on the subject of the International Defence and Security Exhibition “DEFEA 2023 - Defence Exhibition Athens”, which will take place from 9 to 11 May 2023, in Athens. The meeting was attended by: • From the ROTA SA, the Chairman of the Board Mr. Georgios Tsausoglou, the CEO Mr. Alexis Lagoudakis and the Director of the "DEFEA 2023" Exhibition Mr. Vassilios Barkas. • The Directors of the Executive Office Mrs. Eleni Bobou and of the Military Office Captain Georgios Zouros HN, as well as competent Staff of the Office of the Deputy Minister of National Defence. Organizational actions and action planning were discussed regarding the holding of the second DEFEA, in which, currently, 350 leading defence companies from 27 countries have registered to participate, either with national stands or as independent entries. Specifically, exhibitors with: • National stands from the countries of Armenia, Austria, France, Germany, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, India, Israel, Italy, China, Cyprus, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, as well as the European Commission with the Directorate General for Defense Industry & Space (DG DEFIS). • Independent entries from England, Bulgaria, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Japan, Croatia, Norway, Poland, Romania and Sweden. • The Ministry of National Defence and the Hellenic National Defense General Staff (HNDGS) with their own stands. In 2021, the organization of the first DEFEA was particularly successful, with the participation of 315 exhibitors from 22 countries and the presence of 45 official national delegations, at a particularly high political and military level. This year the expectations are even higher. With the cooperation of the Association of Hellenic Manufacturers of Defence Material (SEKPY), which represents over 150 certified Greek companies active in the field of Defence, and the valuable patronage and assistance of the Ministry of Defence, DEFEA will once again present an exhibition worthy of the history of defence exhibitions of the country and the importance of its geopolitical position. As part of the work of the Exhibition, which aims to be the point of reference for the region of South-Eastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, events and workshops will be organized in the field of the defence industry, initially highlighting the Greek defence industry but also European and NATO initiatives, such as the European Defence Fund (EDF Cross[1]Project Conference) and NATO defence innovation initiatives, such as the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) and the NATO Innovation Fund. Furthermore, parallel actions will take place on special and extremely timely issues such as The Future of Firefighting: Impact on Life, Environment, Economy, Best Practices for Innovative Border Management Solutions (Piloting, Validation and Best Practices of Innovative Border Management Solutions) and Critical Infrastructure Protection.  "DEFEA 20223" is also under the auspices of the Ministry of Civil Protection and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy and the support of the Hellenic Aerospace Security & Defense Industries Group (HASDIG) and the Hellenic Association of Space Industry (HASI). ...Read more

Program empowers companies to build innovative solutions powered by Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and artificial intelligence  SAN FRANCISCO -   Capella Space , the world's leading provider of best quality, high resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery for a wide range of government and commercial applications, today announced the launch of its  Analytics Partner Program  to meet the increasing global demand for geospatial products and solutions that leverage the power of SAR. While many organizations can benefit from information derived from SAR data, they often lack the tools to analyze and interpret the data at scale. This new program, which is the first of its kind for commercial SAR data, will fill this gap by empowering partners to develop AI-powered geospatial solutions for a wide range of industry verticals. "At the heart of our Analytics Partner Program are trust and transparency. Long-term access to timely, accurate, all-weather information is game-changing for so many industries and presents a growing market opportunity for our partners," said Payam Banazadeh, founder and CEO of Capella Space. The need for useful, real-time Earth observation data is increasing with the growth and intensity of global geopolitical, commercial, and environmental challenges. With more than 75% of the Earth covered by clouds or darkness at any given time, SAR technology captures Earth imagery day or night and through all types of weather conditions, helping organizations make mission-critical decisions where reliable, consistent information is essential.  Capella's constellation of high-resolution SAR satellites has a multi-year track record of delivering the highest quality SAR imagery to global customers. With this program, Capella will bring the same caliber of products and services trusted today by its discerning government and national security customers to a wide range of commercial markets including manufacturing, energy, insurance, and finance.  Access to sufficient volumes of training data is a challenge for developers seeking to build solutions with commercial satellite imagery. With this new program, Capella is removing those barriers by opening its archive for partners to push the boundaries in developing next-generation applications powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Capella Space has provided early program access to a handful of innovative companies currently serving commercial markets with useful solutions powered by SAR data. Woolpert, an architecture, engineering, geospatial and strategic consulting firm uses data across markets to serve public, private, and government clients worldwide. Kayrros, a global environmental intelligence company and a leader in asset observation technology, extracts data from satellite imagery and applies AI and cutting-edge geo-analytics to deliver intelligence and insight to businesses, markets, policymakers, and researchers. Floodbase, formerly known as Cloud to Street, specializes in end-to-end flood data solutions.  "As an early adopter of SAR and long-time Capella customer, we are incredibly excited about this new program because it is going to make it possible for us to unlock a wide range of new and exciting use cases for our customers. This program will allow us to expand our current capabilities with SAR, research and develop new solutions, and develop new products," said Jon Downey, Senior Vice President, Woolpert. "At Kayrros, we are passionate about building state-of-the-art geospatial data products that our customers rely on to reduce their greenhouse gas footprint; protect people, assets and natural ecosystems; and manage the energy transition and associated transition risks. We're thrilled to be able leverage this program to find ways to further expand the value we believe Capella's data can offer our customers while leading energy and climate industries forward," said Antoine Rostand, Kayrros CEO. "SAR is an important tool in the toolbox for our parametric flood insurance solution," said Bessie Schwarz, CEO of Floodbase. "Over the past few years, Capella has emerged as a monumental force in the satellite revolution, without which our solutions would not be possible. We are excited to be one of the first members of Capella's Analytics Partner Program and look forward to building data products together that close the flood insurance protection gap."  ...Read more

Artificial Intelligence(AI) has numerous advantages in Aerospace, such as maintenance as a preventative measure, designed for fuel efficiency in flight, and a better customer experience. Manufacturing Aerospace parts for the Aviation Industry is constantly striving to develop new manufacturing processes to deliver higher quality precision products and more cost-effective solutions to their clients while meeting the high expectations and demands of the aerospace industry at the same time.  Aerospace parts and manufacturing companies are quick to adapt to new trends that will cut manufacturing costs and boost their market offerings as technology advances. In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly important. By 2028, Allied Market Research predicts a $5.82 billion market value for AI in aerospace manufacturing. In the manufacturing of aerospace parts, where does artificial intelligence fit in? AI solutions can streamline multiple steps involved in aerospace product development, including: Planning a budget Planning a project The design Models and prototypes The manufacturing industry Precision machining is an essential step in aerospace manufacturing. A plane's components must be durable enough to withstand operating pressures while being lightweight enough to maximize fuel efficiency. Design in a generative manner: Aerospace engineers and designers today use AI in manufacturing along with generative design principles. Thus, they specify certain constraints and allow the AI to generate a few design candidates. These results are tuned up over time  to achieve a final product. AI and machine learning techniques need to be learned from the requirements set by designers to create these more efficient parts quickly. O utside of manufacturing, how AI contributes to Aerospace: Beyond component manufacturing, machine learning has a number of applications in Aerospace. The efficiency of fuel consumption: Even a seemingly minor change in fuel efficiency can have a significant effect on a company's bottom line, especially since most flights today burn a lot of fuel every day. A company can reduce fuel expenditure by tweaking flight patterns and practices, such as climb profiles, by integrating AI with fuel efficiency systems. Maintenance that is proactive: A regular checkup and service are necessary to ensure that aircraft continue to fly safely. The budget and long-term planning can be adversely affected by unforeseen problems found at random. Through AI, aerospace businesses are able to follow predictive maintenance by tracking possible faults and forecasting repair times early on. Service to customers: In the airline industry, AI will play a critical role in improving the customer experience. Among the examples here are automated chatbots for solid support at any time, as well as personalized suggestions to increase conversions. Training for employees: Additionally, pilot training facilities are slowly adopting AI-enabled virtual reality simulators to enhance instruction. In addition to collecting and analyzing data, AI can also be used to improve future sessions. In addition to manufacturing supplier components, AI and machine learning improve aerospace safety and reduce manufacturing costs. ...Read more