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£1.5 million invested for CBR robotics and AI research

Homeland August 3, 2021

Official DPRTE 2021 event partner, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is exploring the potential for cutting-edge autonomous robotic solutions to detect life threatening chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) hazards. The current wide area capability is based on specially adapted armoured Fuchs vehicles. For a number of years Dstl – the science ...

Collins Aerospace deploys biometrics solution at Tokyo Haneda Airport

Homeland July 28, 2021

Collins Aerospace has completed deployment of its ARINC SelfPass biometrics solution at Haneda Airport, one of the busiest airports in Asia, streamlining passenger processing through reduced physical interactions and bottlenecks at multiple passenger touchpoints. “Our ‘Face Express’ system will allow passengers to efficiently proceed through procedures at the airport (baggage drop, ...

UK and allies hold Chinese state responsible for pervasive pattern of hacking

Homeland July 26, 2021

The UK has revealed that Chinese state-backed actors were responsible for gaining access to computer networks around the world via Microsoft Exchange servers. The National Cyber Security Centre – which is a part of GCHQ – assessed that it was highly likely that a group known as HAFNIUM, which is associated ...

Companies honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

Homeland July 21, 2021

The Defence Minister, Leo Docherty, has  announced 140 organisations have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community. Representing the highest badge of honour, Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards are awarded to those that employ and support those who serve, veterans and their ...