Security Vs. Privacy – Standards for Surveillance Cameras in Public Places
Surveillance cameras guidelines were issued in the UK in order to assure that the public is protected, but not spied on. Surveillance Camera Commissioner...
UK Naval Officer Leaves To Join ISIS
A UK-trained naval officer, 28-year-old Kuwaiti Ali Alosaimi, has joined the ranks of jihadi terror group ISIS. Alosaimi apparently trained for three years on...
New Cyber Regiment Established by UK Military
More and more Military Forces have been establishing dedicated cyber organizations. Cyber attacks are as deadly as those faced on the physical battlefield, British...
Unmanned Platform to Accompany Jet Fighters at Battlefield
A new autonomous aircraft could become the next-generation of drones that accompany manned planes into battle. Northrop Grumman has unveiled the stealthy jet Model...
In a Near Catastrophic Incident – A Drone Almost Collided with...
A British Airways flight headed to London’s Heathrow Airport was flying at almost 3 km, carrying 180 passengers onboard, when an illegally flown drone...
The Other Side of Encrypted Communications
A global organization called on tech companies to come up with a solution for law enforcement to access end-to-end encrypted communications. Members of the...
Collaborative Effort to Process Information from Multiple Sensors
Emerging technologies such as cheap, lightweight unmanned aerial vehicles require more research on the information processing of data derived from multiple autonomous sensors. In...
UK Police On Guard Since Paris Attacks
The effects of last year’s wave of terrorist attacks in Europe are still felt among security authorities, who are busy defining new tactics to...
UK to Ban Muslim Women From Wearing Face Veils
As the British government is set to announce a series of measures aimed at stop British Muslims becoming radicalized, Prime Minister David Cameron said...
UK Marks 5G and Driverless Cars Among Other Tech Targets
Britain will fund research into robotics, 5G (5th generation mobile networks) and driverless cars. This was included in the latest budget announced by Philip...
Drone Integration into Airspace – New Solution
Commercial drone operations have huge potential in the smart city setting, supporting emergency response, reducing emissions and air pollution and increasing access to food,...
Making Video Anonymous by Default
The growth in the capture of video in public places from CCTV, body-worn police cameras and infrastructure surveying (roads, streets, buildings) has created a...
Advanced Drone Used by UK’s Elite Unit
A UK elite unit was equipped with advanced drone technology when responding to the suicide bombing incident in Liverpool on November 14.
A taxi driver...
UK Government Bans Chinese CCTV Provider
A decision made by the UK government called for a ban on the use of the largest CCTV provider in the world due to...
Minesweeper – Now the Autonomous Version
At present, the UK Royal Navy’s equipment used to destroy mines needs to be manned by a crew and specialist divers can be required...
Police Seeks Mass Vehicle Attack Solution
A remote ‘kill switch’ to immobilise HGVs is being secretly developed by UK government scientists who fear a Nice-style ISIS massacre in the UK....
Unexpected Measure Against Chemical Threats
Drone technology will have an important role in the UK’s defenses against chemical weapon attacks. Defense secretary Gavin Williamson has announced an £11m plan...
Watch: Original Vehicle for Rapid First Response
A test flight in the heart of the UK's Lakes District has pushed the boundaries of emergency response, demonstrating the huge potential of utilizing...
UK Looking to Regulate Drone Flight to Enhance Aviation Safety
UK ministers have ordered the Department of Transport (DoT), the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to start testing what...
New Armed UAV to Upgrade UK’s Defense
British military shifts away from conventional military technologies to focus on space, artificial intelligence and cyber warfare. The country's armed forces have been reduced...
A New Study By Cranfield University Analyzes The Sound Impact Of...
At Carnfield University, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were submitted to a sound measurement test in order to better understand their potential and environmental impact...
UK Soldiers Get Lighter and More Accurate Rifle
Britain’s Army has been upgrading its weapons. More than £5 million were spent on the upgrading of the SA80 rifle to give it enhanced...
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The Next Step in Drone Defense: 30 Targets Per Minute
The growing use of drones on the battlefield is creating a new challenge for air defense systems. Small, low-cost drones can operate individually or...
