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New collaboration delivers unified critical networks, tactical location services, and situational awareness tools for first responders and smart city infrastructure across the Middle East.
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GINA Software to integrate mission-critical modules into its Agnet and TETRA ecosystems. The collaboration aims to address regional requirements for unified critical networks, offering a hybrid solution for public safety and critical infrastructure sectors across the Middle East.
As the region continues to develop its smart city infrastructure and emergency response frameworks, this partnership provides tactical location services designed specifically for first responders. By combining GINA’s software with Airbus communication platforms, the collaboration offers situational awareness tools intended to assist in data integration during field operations.
Three Key Technological Areas of the Collaboration
The partnership centres on the expansion of the Agnet ecosystem through three primary technological areas:
1. Smart CAD (IMS) Module
The Smart CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) / Incident Management System module is designed to support decision-making by consolidating field data, mapping, and reporting into a single, unified interface. This enables faster, more informed responses during emergencies.
2. Tactical AVL Tool
The Tactical Automatic Vehicle Location tool provides dispatchers with real-time visibility of assets and personnel, assisting in the efficient deployment of units. This enhanced situational awareness helps reduce response times and improve resource allocation during critical incidents.
3. Unified Command Interface
The Unified Command Interface is intended to facilitate seamless coordination between different agencies and networks, reducing communication barriers during large-scale operations. This ensures that multiple responding organisations can work together effectively, regardless of their underlying communication systems.
Framework for ongoing collaboration in critical communications sector
“The agreement with GINA Software allows us to offer additional tactical modules within our Agnet and TETRA ecosystems. This provides frontline agencies with a hybrid solution for their operational needs. Our teams are currently working on several regional projects, and this MoU establishes a framework for our ongoing collaboration in the critical communications sector,” said Thibaut Faivre, Head of MEAI Sales & Programme Delivery for Public Safety and Security at Airbus Defence and Space.
“Partnering with a global leader like Airbus allows us to bring our specialised mapping and coordination expertise to a much broader stage. Our mission has always been to save lives through technology, and by integrating our incident management and tracking tools into the Agnet ecosystem by Airbus, we are providing first responders with a unified, digital interface that turns complex data into life-saving action. This MoU is a testament to our successful ongoing collaboration and our joint dedication to advancing the efficiency of emergency services worldwide,” said Zbynek Poulicek, CEO of GINA Software.
Strengthening Airbus’s Middle East Presence
This partnership supports Airbus’s established presence in the Middle Eastern market, offering government and security agencies a communication architecture designed to scale with the digital transformation of the public safety sector. As countries across the region invest in smart city initiatives and modernise their emergency response frameworks, the integrated solution provides a foundation for safer, more connected communities.
The hybrid solution combines the reliability of TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) technology with the flexibility of Agnet’s software-based platform, enabling seamless migration toward broadband-based critical communications without sacrificing the dependability of mission-critical voice services.
Strategic Implications for Public Safety
The integration addresses several persistent challenges facing first responders:
| Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|
| Fragmented communication systems | Unified Command Interface for cross-agency coordination |
| Slow incident response | Tactical AVL for real-time asset and personnel tracking |
| Complex data integration | Smart CAD with consolidated field data and mapping |
| Legacy system limitations | Hybrid Agnet and TETRA ecosystem flexibility |
