Police tackle cyber crime with three new eCrime hubs
Cyber crime has been identified in the National Security Risk Assessment as a ‘tier one’ threat. This means that cyber crime is considered to be
Police embrace new technology
UK police are ushering in a new age of technology engagement. As previously highlighted on the DCI blog, police forces across Britain are developing and
US armed forces lead the way for biofuels
As defence budgets are tightened, the search for a cost-effective alternative to oil continues. Militaries worldwide are facing a new age of austerity in which
Army medic creates revolutionary wound dressing
When a soldier is injured on the front line the time it takes to cauterise bleeding and stabilise temperature can mean the difference between life
Adaptability at core of infantry future
UK Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Peter Luff has highlighted adaptability as the crucial component in the future of infantry equipment. When outlining
Red Cross launch Emergency Response Vehicle
A new Emergency Response Vehicle is being launched by the Red Cross in the Scottish Borders. Every year hundreds of families and individuals in the
Police harness facial recognition technology
The concept of facial recognition technology, whereby a computer can scan and analyse faces and recognise individuals, is fast becoming a familiar part of our
Merging emergency providers
The recent UK riots greatly stretched the resources of our emergency services. Fire, police and ambulance providers were forced to react to a very modern
Recognising the power of the SME sector in the defence industry
The current headlines of armed forces job cuts may not inspire confidence in the modern day defence industry but the military has always been at
Emergency Services Scotland 2011
Emergency Services Scotland 2011 Glasgow’s SECC venue was host to the 2011 Emergency Services Scotland event on 5 and 6 July. Over 120 exhibitors were
World’s most amazing military technology: part 5
Part five of five… No. 5 Solar packs for soldiers The sun has got his pack on, hiphiphip hooray! Top UK scientists have developed a solar power
World’s most amazing military technology: part 4
Part four of five… No. 4 Bullet-proof custard armour The proof is in the pudding – UK scientists have invented liquid body armour using bullet proof custard.
World’s most amazing military technology: part 3
Part three of five… No. 3 The $4 million hummingbird spy drone Keep watching the skies but start looking for birds not planes. Weighing in at
The modern world of defence – the world’s most amazing military technology
The first in a five part series… No.1 – X-box controlled robots restore tsunami-struck nuclear plant Recently British military engineers have been using X-box game
Entryism – An Unnecessary Expense?
Why do so many MOD projects end in cost and time overruns? One of the main reasons is “entryism”. What I mean by that is
New deal to boost high-tech skills
Semta and ADS get active on industry defence skills Semta, the sector skills council for science, engineering and manufacturing technologies, has formed a strategic partnership
MOD sites to be shut down
Military websites to be closed in money saving measure In these austere times Westminster are taking cost cutting measures across the board. It is hoped
High Fliers
HMS Gannet – a landmark year in more ways than one The crew at HMS Gannet have hit the headlines more than once in the last
Defence supplier? Engage now or forever hold your peace
I’ve written about this before on this blog, but since time is running out, it’s time to remind you all to stand up and be
Come and see us at IAV 2011 – Stand 860
International Armoured Vehicles 2011 will be taking place at the ExCel Centre in London from 7-10 February. The team will be available every day on