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Dstl research behind trial of new blood test to predict sepsis

Homeland June 11, 2021

Portsmouth’s Queen Alexandra Hospital is trialing a test that could reduce burden on the NHS by predicting sepsis in patients. Clinicians at Portsmouth’s Queen Alexandra Hospital are leading medical trials of a blood test that could help to save thousands of UK lives a year by predicting sepsis days before patients ...

Artificial Intelligence used at sea for first time off coast of Scotland

Maritime June 9, 2021

For the first time, Artificial Intelligence (AI) was used by the Royal Navy at sea as part of Exercise Formidable Shield, which is currently taking place off the coast of Scotland. This Operational Experiment (OpEx) on the Type 45 Destroyer (HMS Dragon) and Type 23 Frigate (HMS Lancaster),  used the AI ...

GB sharpshooters aim for success with Dstl science

Homeland May 27, 2021

Two members of Great Britain’s Long Range Shooting Team have been given special access to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s specialist indoor firing range. The facility has a number of unique sensors and cameras that can help the team perfect their firing skills as well as refine the accuracy of ...

Dstl unveils requirements for future anti-armour capabilities project

Land May 19, 2021

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is working with the British Army, DE&S and industry partners to create the next generation of protection from armoured vehicles and other threats. Known as Battle Group Organic Anti-Armour (BGOAA), the work covers four areas: Close-In Self Defence (CISD): portable light weight munitions carried by ...