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Paul Goodison on how to drive a foiling F50 in SailGP

• Helen Fretter
• July 16, 2021

Ahead of this weekend's Great Britain SailGP in Plymouth, British helmsman Paul Goodison shares what it's like to drive a foiling F50 catamaran

Paul Goodison is one of the most talented foiling sailors around – he’s a three-time International Moth World Champion and was mainsail trimmer on the American Magic AC75 in this year’s America’s Cup , doing the same role on the Artemis Racing foiling catamaran in the previous Cup. Oh and he’s also an Olympic Gold medallist.  But until a few weeks ago, he’d never competed in the SailGP circuit – which makes taking over the wheel of the foiling F50 for Ben Ainslie for the Great Britain SailGP Team all the more challenging.

Having won the season opener in Bermuda , Ainslie stepped out of the circuit for two events (he recently announced the addition of their second child to the Ainslie family, congratulations to Ben and his wife Georgie), handing over to Goodison for the Italian stage of the tour.

We spoke to ‘Goody’, as he is widely known, just before the start of the third SailGP event in Plymouth, UK , which kicks off tomorrow.

“It’s very new,” he explains. “My my role with Artemis a long time ago was as the backup helmsman to start with and then I ended up being a wing trimmer when it came round to the 50.

“Then the last time round I did a reasonable amount of driving the AC75 early on when Dean [Barker] was away, we swapped in and out a little bit, then I was racing as the wing trimmer in the last America’s Cup. To be stepping into this kind of fleet racing with eight boats and reaching starts is all quite exciting and quite different from what I’m used to.

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“So it was a steep learning curve, I guess, in Taranto, but a good one.” The Brits squad finished 6th in Italy, with Nathan Outteridge sailing Team Japan to win, but a mixed series saw usual front runners Australia, with Tom Slingsby, finishing 8th.

Learning to sail the foiling F50

Previously, many of the SailGP teams were able to hone their skills on a highly sophisticated simulator at Artemis Techologies in the UK, but due to Goodison’s packed schedule he had to learn on the foiling F50 for real.

“Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to go on the simulator! That would have been really nice, but it was just about being thrown in the deep end.

“But the other guys, the whole team from the shore team to the sailing team here is tremendous. So it was a lot easier than it would have been, I guess, if I’d been out there with a less experienced team.” 

One of the biggest challenges of racing in Taranto was that with light winds meant each crew was reduced from five to three (removing the grinders onboard) to allow the F50s to foil at a lower wind speed.

“Sailing with three [an option taken by the teams to reduce crew weight in very light winds] the first day last time was a real challenge and something I probably didn’t pick up as fast as I needed to. But there’s some good lessons out there. And if we get thrown in the deep end sailing with three again, we’ve got a much better idea on how we’d attack it this weekend. But hopefully the breeze will come and we’ll be up to full strength with the big guys up front.”

“It’s incredible when you think you are sailing a 50ft catamaran going at 25 knots upwind and 35, 40 knots downwind, with only three dudes. It’s actually really, really rewarding when you get it right – but really frustrating when it doesn’t. 

“I think as soon as the two big guys get off, you realise actually how much they do as well as just grinding the wing sheet in and out! They actually play a big role in flying the boat through the manoeuvres and trimming the jib. So then it just adds a lot more load onto the three guys who are left on board.”

“That’s when we need a couple of octopuses up in the front!”

“Looking back at the last event, it really rewarded the helmsmen that had spent a lot of time flying the boats at the America’s Cup in Bermuda. You could see how well Nathan and Jimmy were able to sail the boat and use a dedicated grinder, whereas all the other teams were sharing the role of the flight control between a flight controller and the helmsman, and switching around between grinding. And that transition is never easy, so the Japanese and the US guys had a little edge, I think. But again, it’s all down to practice.

Great Britain SailGP Team helmed by interim skipper Paul Goodison ahead of Italy SailGP, Event 2, Season 2 in Taranto, Italy. Photo: Bob Martin for SailGP

The foiling F50s are all identical, so coming from the America’s Cup – where each crew member had personalised controls – involved a quick adaptation for Goodison.

“In the flight control position, he has the ability to do both foils and the rudders, and then in the helmsman position on the steering wheel you have a rotating grip that flies the opposite board.

“You also have foot buttons in the cockpit where you press to add rudder lift or take off, as well as having buttons on the wheel to add differential or take away differential. 

So I guess the biggest challenge is I just spent to two or three years placing my buttons where I wanted to have them and getting used to them, to basically trying to learn it all again.

“When you find yourself looking to find a button rather than just moving your leg or your arm automatically is a very different feeling. It’s like trying to look for where the indicator stalk is or trying to find where the clutch is on a car – all the while you’re flying at 30 knots and getting water in your face!”

Fast learning curve

The foiling F50s also go through a series of continuous evolution to keep the development level in the fleet high – something that Paul Goodison found particularly marked since sailing the AC50s in their previous incarnation in Bermuda.

“The big thing is how much the boats have actually advanced since they were sailed in the America’s Cup. The performance is better. The control systems are a lot better. And with the dedicated flight controller the boats are more stable and they’re faster. So they are a real pleasure to drive, it’s great fun!”

There is speculation that new bigger wingsails could come out of the shed for this weekend in Plymouth, giving the F50s another power boost lower down the wind range.

Photo: Bob Martin for SailGP

Another element of SailGP’s development programme is that all data is shared across teams, another big change for Goodison after the cloak-and-dagger espionage world of Auckland.

“It’s just super interesting. You spend the last two or three years desperately trying to understand what the other boats are doing, to try and compare to what you’re doing, to see if you can fast track your learning. And then you arrive in the SailGP world from the America’s Cup world, and you can literally just look at the reports at the end of the day.

“There’s a nicely compiled report for each day, with all eight boats’ data. So it’s pretty easy to pick out the trends and see the differences. 

“I guess the big takeaway from the real light winds for us, looking at the data, was that we probably sailed a slightly slower, higher mode. Which meant that our VMG out of the tacks was probably not quite as good as, say, the Americans or the Australians who were sailing much faster through the water. But in some parts we did have better VMG, in some parts they’d make a gain. 

“So it’s just really interesting being able to piece it all together and realise what you can try new stuff. Although actually on the water there’s not a whole lot of time to put a lot of these ideas into practice, you just have to go with your gut!”

“Also having eight boats out there makes it super exciting. The race is never over, the race is never won. It makes it a little bit more like the Moth racing or I guess the Laser racing I did years ago. It’s great fun.”

The eight foiling F50s practising on Plymouth Sound ahead of the Great Britain Sail GP event on July 16-17

Looking ahead to this weekend’s Plymouth event, Goodison said: “I think it’s going to be awesome, it’s a very natural amphitheatre here, so you’re going to be able to get up high and have a good view of the racing. 

“Much the same, I guess, as it was in Auckland. So I think if you’re coming to watch, you’re going to have to get up really close and have a great view. 

“And for me, I think the sailing is going to be fantastic. We have a good forecast – maybe a touch lighter for the weekend, but the seabreeze will hopefully come in and we should have some good racing.”

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How Does F50 Catamaran Work? (Here’s What You Need To Know)

The F50 Catamaran is one of the most advanced sailing vessels ever built, and its impressive performance has made it the choice for Americas Cup racing.

But what exactly makes the F50 Catamaran so impressive? In this article, well take a closer look at the F50 Catamaran, from its hull design and aerodynamic shape to its lightweight carbon fiber mast and advanced sail design.

Well also explore the F50 Catamarans speed and stability, and how it has performed in Americas Cup racing.

Join us as we explore the amazing engineering and design of the F50 Catamaran!

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Short Answer

F50 catamarans are high-performance racing boats that feature a lightweight, carbon-fiber hull.

They are designed to be very responsive and easy to maneuver, with a symmetrical hull, narrow beam, and large sail area.

The two hulls of the catamaran provide stability, and the wings provide lift, allowing the boat to move quickly and efficiently over the water.

The F50 catamaran uses hydrofoils to reduce drag and increase speed, allowing it to reach speeds of up to 50 knots.

Overview of the F50 Catamaran

The F50 Catamaran is a revolutionary racing yacht designed for the America’s Cup.

It is equipped with a unique hull design, allowing it to reach speeds of up to 50 knots and sail in more extreme conditions than most other boats.

The F50 is built with advanced aerodynamics and a lightweight carbon fiber mast, ensuring maximum performance and stability on the water.

Its hydrofoil system allows it to lift out of the water and glide over the surface, providing greater speed and stability than traditional sailing boats.

Additionally, the F50 is equipped with an advanced sail design, allowing for powerful and precise sailing performance.

All of these features combine to make the F50 an exceptional racing boat that can take on the toughest of conditions.

Hull Design

The F50 Catamaran is a high-performance racing yacht designed for the America’s Cup.

Its innovative hull design provides exceptional stability and speed, allowing it to reach speeds of up to 50 knots and sail in more extreme conditions than most other boats.

The F50’s hull is made up of two parallel hulls that are connected by a trampoline-style platform, giving it a V-shaped structure.

This unique design helps reduce drag and increases the boat’s overall efficiency.

Additionally, the hulls are designed with a large surface area to create lift, which helps the boat rise out of the water and glide across the surface.

This allows the boat to reach higher speeds and remain stable in choppy waters.

The F50 also has a strong and lightweight carbon fiber mast and advanced sail design, allowing for powerful and precise sailing performance.

With all of these features combined, the F50 is an impressive racing boat that can take on the toughest of conditions.

Aerodynamic Shape and Hydrofoil System

The F50 Catamaran is a high-performance racing yacht designed specifically for the America’s Cup.

Its unique hull design and advanced technology allow it to reach speeds of up to 50 knots and sail in more extreme conditions than most other boats.

One of the primary features that make the F50 an exceptional boat is its aerodynamic shape and hydrofoil system.

The F50s aerodynamic design reduces drag and helps the boat move more efficiently through the water.

The shape of the hull is designed to produce lift and reduce turbulence, allowing it to reach higher speeds.

Additionally, the F50 is equipped with a hydrofoil system that allows it to lift out of the water and glide over the surface at higher speeds.

The hydrofoils are long, thin wings that are attached to the hull and are designed to reduce the boats wetted surface area and increase its lift.

The combination of the aerodynamic shape and hydrofoil system allow the F50 to sail faster, more efficiently, and in more extreme conditions.

The F50 also features a lightweight carbon fiber mast and advanced sail design.

The sails are made from a lightweight and strong material, which allows them to be shaped to produce more power and maneuverability.

The combination of the lightweight mast and advanced sail design allow the F50 to produce powerful and precise sailing performance.

All of these features combined make the F50 an exceptional racing boat that can take on the toughest of conditions.

With its aerodynamic shape and hydrofoil system, lightweight carbon fiber mast, and advanced sail design, the F50 is truly a unique and powerful boat.

Lightweight Carbon Fiber Mast

The F50 Catamaran is equipped with a lightweight carbon fiber mast, allowing for superior performance in extreme sailing conditions.

The carbon fiber construction is significantly lighter than more traditional materials such as aluminum, allowing for a more nimble and agile boat.

The carbon fiber mast is also more rigid than other materials, providing greater stability and control in the water.

Additionally, the carbon fiber construction is resistant to corrosion, making it ideal for longer sailing journeys.

The mast also features an aerodynamic shape, allowing for greater efficiency and speed in the water, as well as a greater range of motion and maneuverability.

The combination of the lightweight construction, aerodynamic shape, and superior stability make the F50 Catamarans carbon fiber mast an ideal choice for high-performance racing.

Advanced Sail Design

The F50 Catamaran is equipped with a highly advanced sail design, enabling it to achieve unprecedented levels of power and precision when sailing.

The F50’s sails are made from lightweight yet extremely durable carbon fiber, allowing them to hold up in extreme conditions.

The sails are designed with a unique aerodynamic shape that helps them to capture more wind power and reduce drag, allowing for faster speeds and greater control.

Additionally, the sails are equipped with specialized battens and reefing systems that allow for precise adjustments to the sail shape, allowing the F50’s crew to maximize performance in any wind conditions.

The F50’s sails are also designed with specialized sailcloth that is designed to reduce turbulence, further increasing the boat’s speed and stability.

All of these features combine to make the F50’s sails one of the most advanced and powerful on the market, enabling it to take on the toughest of conditions and sail faster and smoother than any other boat.

Speed and Stability

When it comes to sailing, speed and stability are two of the most important factors to consider.

The F50 Catamaran is a high-performance racing yacht designed to give sailors an edge in these areas.

Its unique hull design allows it to reach speeds of up to 50 knots and sail in more extreme conditions than most other boats.

This impressive speed is achieved through the combination of an aerodynamic shape and a hydrofoil system that enables it to lift out of the water and glide over the surface.

This reduces the amount of drag, allowing the boat to reach higher speeds.

The F50’s hydrofoil system also provides greater stability than traditional sailing boats.

The hydrofoils create upward lift, allowing the boat to stay afloat in more challenging conditions.

This makes it less susceptible to capsizing, meaning sailors can push the boat to its limits without fear of tipping over.

Additionally, the F50 is equipped with a lightweight carbon fiber mast and advanced sail design, which helps it handle strong winds and waves more easily.

America’s Cup Racing Performance

When it comes to high-performance sailing, the F50 Catamaran is a top-of-the-line racing yacht designed for the America’s Cup.

It is equipped with a unique hull design that is optimized for speed and stability, allowing it to reach speeds of up to 50 knots and sail in more extreme conditions than most other boats.

The F50 features a lightweight carbon fiber mast and advanced sail design, allowing for powerful and precise sailing performance.

Its aerodynamic shape and hydrofoil system enable it to lift out of the water and glide over the surface, providing greater speed and stability than traditional sailing boats.

The F50 Catamaran has been specifically designed for the America’s Cup, featuring a unique combination of features that allow it to reach and maintain high speeds in a wide range of conditions.

The combination of advanced sail design, lightweight carbon fiber mast, and hydrofoil system make the F50 an ideal vessel for racing.

The F50’s aerodynamic shape and hydrofoil system enable it to lift out of the water and glide over the surface, providing greater speed and stability than traditional sailing boats.

Additionally, the F50 is equipped with a lightweight carbon fiber mast and advanced sail design, allowing for powerful and precise sailing performance.

The F50 Catamaran’s unique design and features make it a popular choice for America’s Cup racing.

Its lightweight construction and aerodynamic shape make it fast and stable, while its hydrofoil system allows it to sail in more extreme conditions than other boats.

Additionally, its advanced sail design and carbon fiber mast make it powerful and precise, allowing sailors to achieve maximum performance in a wide range of conditions.

Overall, the F50 Catamaran is a high-performance racing yacht designed for the America’s Cup.

Its unique design and features make it an ideal vessel for racing in challenging conditions.

Its lightweight construction, aerodynamic shape, and hydrofoil system allow it to reach and maintain high speeds, while its advanced sail design and carbon fiber mast make it powerful and precise.

Final Thoughts

The F50 Catamaran is an impressive feat of engineering and design, with features that make it the perfect racing boat for taking on the toughest of conditions.

Its unique hull design, aerodynamic shape, hydrofoil system, and advanced sail design all come together to provide superior speed and stability, allowing it to reach speeds of up to 50 knots and sail in more extreme conditions than most other boats.

If you’re interested in learning more about this remarkable boat and how it works, be sure to check out the F50 Catamaran and all of the incredible technology it has to offer!

James Frami

At the age of 15, he and four other friends from his neighborhood constructed their first boat. He has been sailing for almost 30 years and has a wealth of knowledge that he wants to share with others.

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The F50 is a one-design foiling catamaran used in the SailGP race series. The name is an abbreviation of " F oiling" and "a hull length of 50 feet". [1] The F50s are adapted from the AC50s used in the America's Cup, with modifications including new control systems and modular wingsails. [2] The F50s are one of the fastest racing classes in history, with a predicted top speed of 52.2 knots (96.6 km/h, 60 mph); [3] the current F50 speed record, achieved by the France SailGP Team at the Range Rover France Sail Grand Prix in 2022, stands at 53.96 knots (99.94 km/h, 62.10 mph). [4]

Three AC50s from the 2017 America's Cup were converted to comply with the F50 one-design rule to create the new SailGP fleet racing circuit. [5] Three more boats were built from scratch by Core Builders Composites to create an initial fleet of six boats crewed by teams from the United States, Australia, France, China, Japan, and the United Kingdom. [6] For the 2020 SailGP championship, the Spain SailGP team used the F50 of the China SailGP team after their departure. [7] A seventh F50 was commissioned for the Denmark SailGP team, which also joined for the 2020 SailGP championship. [8]

• 1 Specifications
• 3 F50s in culture
• 4 References

Specifications

The F50s use a two-element wingsail and jib for propulsion. One removable section in the wing can be used to achieve mast heights of 18 m (59 ft) and 24 m (79 ft) to suit wind conditions. [9] By the third event of the 2021-22 SailGP championship, SailGP plans to introduce a 29 m wingsail for use in extremely light conditions. [10] In SailGP regattas, the mast height, jib, and equipment are selected in competitions by the Tech Team Operations Manager, following a consultation with the Regatta Director and representatives from each team. [3]

Apart from the wingsheet, which is powered by two grinders , all trimming is hydraulically powered by electric motors and lithium-ion batteries. [2] This includes active pitch control of all appendages, daggerboard lifting/lowering, and the jibsheet. The reduction of one grinding position on board therefore allows the F50s to sail with just five crew. The geometry of the F50's daggerboards have been extended outside the maximum beam of the boat to provide more righting moment. [3] [11]

The F50s comprise a one-design development class. However, unlike most one-design sail classes with fixed rules, the F50s are being constantly developed with changes implemented on all boats at the same time. This prevents technological arms races, while allowing performance improvements. [12]

The F50s have a crew of six, consisting of a helmsman , wing trimmer, flight controller, two grinders and a strategist. [13] The flight controller controls the F50 using a double twist-grip device, which enables more accurate adjustment of the rake of the daggerboard. This relieves the helmsman, who previously flew the boat using twist-grips on the wheel, of flight control duties - allowing them to focus on tactics. [14] Additionally, the F50s have active control of the rudder pitch; crews are no longer required to set and lock off the rudder pitch before the start of each race, as was the case with the AC50s in the 2017 America's Cup. [5] While racing, crews stay in the windward hull.

F50s in culture

F50s were featured in Christopher Nolan's Tenet (2020). The scene featuring them was filmed in August 2019, following the 2019 Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Cowes. The F50s belonging to the Japan and United States SailGP teams were used, with each being rebranded and painted white and blue respectively. [15] Rome Kirby and Tom Slingsby were two of the athletes involved in the filming of the scene. [16]

• ↑ Fretter, Helen (4 October 2018). "The $1million match race: Ellison and Coutts unveil SailGP circuit for 50ft foiling catamarans Fretter Helen" . Future plc . https://www.yachtingworld.com/news/the-1million-match-race-ellison-and-coutts-unveil-sailgp-circuit-for-50ft-foiling-catamarans-116360 .  
• ↑ 2.0 2.1 "SailGP F50: On board the sailing equivalent of a Formula 1 racecar" (in en-US). 2019-08-20 . https://www.yachtingworld.com/extraordinary-boats/sailgp-f50-board-sailing-equivalent-formula-1-racecar-122851 .  
• ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "SailGP Explained // The F50" (in en) . https://sailgp.com/general/sailgp-f50/ .  
• ↑ "RELIVE THE BEST MOMENTS OF THE RANGE ROVER FRANCE SAIL GRAND PRIX" . https://sailgp.com/news/22/gallery-best-moments-france-sail-grand-prix/ .  
• ↑ 5.0 5.1 "SailGP F50 v America's Cup AC50 catamarans" (in en-GB). 2018-10-17 . https://yachtracing.life/sailgp-f50-v-americas-cup-ac50-catamarans/ .  
• ↑ New, G. J.. "Building the New SailGP F50" (in en-GB) . https://www.sailweb.co.uk/2019/01/16/building-the-new-sailgp-f50/ .  
• ↑ "SailGP" (in en) . https://sailgp.com/news/sailgp-lineup-to-shift-for-season-2/ .  
• ↑ "SailGP announces Denmark SailGP Team presented by ROCKWOOL to join world-class lineup for Season 2" (in en) . https://sailgp.com/news/sailgp-announces-denmark-sailgp-team/ .  
• ↑ "All about SailGP’s new adjustable F50 wing" (in en) . https://sailgp.com/news/sailgp-new-adjustable-f50-wing/ .  
• ↑ "The sport’s best athletes go head-to-head as SailGP kicks off | www.pressmare.it" . https://www.pressmare.it/en/regattas/sail-gp/2021-04-24/the-sport-best-athletes-go-head-to-head-as-sailgp-kicks-off-31225 .  
• ↑ The supercharged F50s , SAILGP, 2018-10-03 , https://sailgp.com/news/f50-supercharged  
• ↑ F50 arms race , SAILGP, 2019-05-01 , https://sailgp.com/news/skills-arms-race/  
• ↑ "World's Most Advanced Hydrofoil Boats Fly Above Water" . CNET . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8eq8hoUhBE .  
• ↑ "Back to flight school" (in en) . https://sailgp.com/news/flight-school/ .  
• ↑ "SailGP makes its Hollywood debut" (in en) . https://sailgp.com/news/sailgp-makes-its-hollywood-debut/ .  
• ↑ "On the set of Tenet" (in en) . https://sailgp.com/news/on-the-set-of-tenet/ .  

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Feig electronic partners with isbc group to deploy ucode dna rfid security and parking access control solution in moscow business district.

Weilburg, Germany  — December 3,  2019  —  FEIG ELECTRONIC , a leading global supplier of radio frequency identification (RFID) readers and antennas with fifty years of industry experience, announces deployment of the UCODE DNA RFID security and parking contactless identification solution in the Moscow International Business Center, known as Moscow-City, one of the world’s largest business district projects.

The management of Moscow-City not only selected long-range, passive UHF RFID to implement in its controlled parking areas, it also chose to implement UCODE DNA , the highest form of secure RAIN RFID technology, developed by NXP Semiconductors.

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“Underscoring NXP’s innovation and leadership in developing advanced RAIN RFID technologies, our UCODE DNA was chosen to be incorporated with the FEIG and ISBC implementation of the contactless identification system in the prestigious Moscow-City,” said Mahdi Mekic, marketing director for RAIN RFID with NXP Semiconductors. “This exciting project represents yet another successful deployment of NXP’s contactless portfolio, and showcases our continued ability to meet the high-security requirements of highly demanding applications without compromising user convenience.”

“UCODE DNA is considered the only identification technology to match the physical protection of a barrier with the cybersecurity necessary to truly protect entrances from unauthorized access,” said Manuel Haertlé, senior product manager for FEIG Electronic. “As a respected contactless payment technology company, FEIG applies security know-how from its payment terminals, which are fully certified according to the latest high-class security standards, into our RFID systems. FEIG vehicle access control RFID readers incorporate advanced secure key storage elements, supporting various methods for secure key injection.”

FEIG’s partner ISBC Group provided the knowledge and support for this successful implementation using  FEIG’s long-range UHF RFID . The resulting system enables authorized vehicle entry into areas reserved for private residential use or corporate tenants, while also allowing availability of temporary, fee-based visitor parking. Thanks to the cryptographic authentication of UCODE DNA, both the tag and reader must go through an authentication procedure before the reader will validate the data from the tag, which is transmitted wirelessly. This level of authentication is typically used in the most secure data communication networks.

“The system’s two-step authentication means that only authorized equipment can handle the secure protocol and the data exchange with the UCODE DNA based tag. Without the required cryptographic secrets, other readers would query the tag in vain, because the tag’s response cannot be interpreted or understood,” said Andrey Krasovskiy, director of the RFID department at ISBC Group. “On top of this, each data exchange in the authentication process is unique, so even if a malicious actor were to intercept the communication, the transmission is only good for a single exchange and the tag’s unique identity is protected from cloning.”

Established in 1992 and still growing, Moscow-City is the revitalization and transformation of an industrial riverfront into a new, modern, vibrant and upscale business and residential district. A mix of residential, hotel, office, retail and entertainment facilities, it is located about four kilometers west of Red Square along the Moscow River. Twelve of the twenty-three planned facilities have already been completed, with seven currently under construction. Six skyscrapers in Moscow-City reach a height of at least 300 meters, including Europe’s tallest building, Federation Tower, which rises more than 100 stories.

Partnering with ISBC and deploying FEIG Electronic RFID solutions, the Moscow International Business Center is delivering security and access control to its city center today, as it grows into the city of tomorrow.

About FEIG ELECTRONIC

FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH, a leading global supplier of RFID readers and antennas is one of the few suppliers worldwide offering RFID readers and antennas for all standard operating frequencies: LF (125 kHz), HF (13.56 MHz), UHF (860-960 MHz). A trusted pioneer in RFID with more than 50 years of industry experience, FEIG ELECTRONIC delivers unrivaled data collection, authentication, and identification solutions, as well as secure contactless payment systems. Readers from FEIG ELECTRONIC, which are available for plug-in, desktop, and handheld applications, support next-generation contactless credit cards, debit cards, smart cards, NFC and access control credentials to enable fast, accurate, reliable and secure transactions. For more information, visit:  www.feig.de/en

Founded in Moscow in 2002, ISBC Group provides knowledge and support to integrators for their successful implementation of RFID and smart card-based solutions. The company specializes in the distribution of smart card equipment, contact and contactless card manufacturing, smart card and RFID personalization services, and information security.  Its Research and Design Center is focused specifically on RFID, primarily HF and UHF solutions with NXP tags, and software development for the smart card industry. For more information visit:  https://isbc-cards.com/

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Russia says it foiled Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow as Kyiv’s counteroffensive grinds on

A Ukrainian soldier prepares a drone on the frontline in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, Saturday, July 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Libkos)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council via videoconference at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (Alexander Kazakov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

A woman walks past a building lit by a shaft of light in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Russian air defenses on Tuesday foiled a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow that prompted authorities to briefly close one of the city’s international airports, officials said, as a Western analysis said that Russia has managed to slow Kyiv’s recently launched counteroffensive .

The drone attack, which follows previous similar raids on the Russian capital, was the first known assault on the city since an abortive mutiny launched 11 days ago by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin . His Wagner troops marched on Moscow in the biggest — though short-lived — challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin in more than two decades of his rule.

Authorities in Ukraine, which generally avoids commenting on attacks on Russian soil, didn’t say whether it launched the drone raid.

The Russian Defense Ministry said that four of the five drones were downed by air defenses on the outskirts of Moscow and the fifth was jammed by electronic warfare means and forced down.

There were no casualties or damage, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.

As with previous drone attacks on Moscow, it was impossible to verify the Russian military’s announcement that it downed all of them.

The drone attack prompted authorities to temporarily restrict flights at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport and divert flights to two other Moscow main airports. Vnukovo is about 15 kilometers (nine miles) southwest of Moscow.

In May, two daring drone attacks jolted the Russian capital, in what appeared to be Kyiv’s deepest strikes into Russia.

Tuesday’s raid came as Ukrainian forces have continued probing Russian defenses in the south and the east of their country in the initial stages of a counteroffensive.

Oleksiy Danilov, the secretary of Ukraine’s Security and Defense Council, said that the military was currently focusing on destroying Russian equipment and personnel, and that the past few days of fighting have been particularly “fruitful.” He provided no evidence and it wasn’t possible to independently verify it.

The Ukrainians are up against minefields, anti-tank ditches and other obstacles, as well as layered defensive lines reportedly up to 20 kilometers (12 miles) deep in some places as they attempt to dislodge Russian occupiers.

The U.K. Defense Ministry said Tuesday the Kremlin’s forces have “refined (their) tactics aimed at slowing Ukrainian armored counteroffensive operations in southern Ukraine.”

Moscow has placed emphasis on using anti-tank mines to slow the onslaught, the assessment said, leaving the attackers at the mercy of Russian drones, helicopters and artillery.

“Although Russia has achieved some success with this approach in the early stages of Ukraine’s counteroffensive, its forces continue to suffer from key weaknesses, especially overstretched units and a shortage of artillery munitions,” the assessment said.

Western analysts say the counteroffensive, even if it prospers, won’t end the war, which started with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Russia, meanwhile, has continued its missile and drone barrage deep behind the front line.

Russian shelling of Pervomaiskyi, a city in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, wounded 43 civilians, Kharkiv Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said Tuesday. Among the wounded were 12 children, including two babies, according to officials.

Oleksandr Lysenko, mayor of the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, said that three people were killed and 21 others were wounded in a Russian drone strike on Monday that damaged two apartment buildings.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack also damaged the regional headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine, the country’s main intelligence agency. He argued that the country needs more air defense systems to help fend off Russian raids.

In all, Ukraine’s presidential office reported Tuesday, at least seven Ukrainian civilians were killed and 35 others injured in the fighting over the previous 24 hours.

Putin referred to the recent mercenary rebellion that rattled the Kremlin during a video call Tuesday with leaders of the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization , or SCO, which is a security grouping dominated by Moscow and Beijing.

Putin said that “Russian political circles, the entire society have shown unity and responsibility for the fate of the motherland by putting up a united front against the attempted mutiny.”

He thanked the SCO members for what he described as their support during the uprising.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu also said that a united front thwarted Prigozhin’s mutiny. He said Monday in his first public comment about the episode that it “failed primarily because the armed forces personnel have remained loyal to their military oath and duty.” He said that the uprising had no impact on the war in Ukraine.

Dmitry Medvedev, head of Russia’s Security Council chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Tuesday that the mutiny had not changed the attitude of Russian citizens toward signing up as professional contract soldiers in Ukraine. In a video posted on Telegram, he said almost 10,000 new recruits had joined up in the last week, with 185,000 joining the Russian army as professional contract soldiers since the start of the year.

In contrast, Prigozhin said that he had the public’s backing for his “march of justice” toward Moscow.

On Tuesday, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe adopted a resolution recognizing Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and the Wagner private mercenary group as a terrorist organization.

The declaration urges member states to take measures against the Wagner Group and any affiliated or successor structures. In addition, the document calls on members to recognize “the responsibility of Russia as a state sponsor of this terrorist organization.”

Meanwhile, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday it saw “no grounds” to extend a deal that has allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger. The statement came less than two weeks before the expiration of the agreement, which was extended for two months in May.

Moscow has complained that a separate agreement with the United Nations to overcome obstacles to shipments of its fertilizers has not produced results.

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