Monthly Archives: May 2024

Matthew Borie reports on the growing tension in the Middle East and considers what the future holds On 1 April, Israel reportedly conducted precision airstrikes on the Iranian embassy compound in Syria’s capital, Damascus, specifically targeting the consular annex​. Israel claimed the consular annex was being used by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for planning military operations against Israel,… Read more »

Fred Kao reveals how rugged technology is revolutionising the military and defence sector Identifying emerging opportunities within the rugged technology sector is never an exact science, particularly in volatile economic markets, but the past 12 months have highlighted its increasing importance within the military and defence sector. Its emerging role in improving communication and productivity… Read more »

Sam Stockwell and Megan Hughes explore future Biometric trends for policing and law enforcement This article explores how future developments in biometric technology could provide new opportunities for policing and law enforcement agencies. As the integration of AI into biometric systems expands the types of data and applications available, organisations using this technology could, in… Read more »

Debbie Heald MBE examines how Brits rate 2024 event safety in the wake of Protect Duty updates Heald surveyed 2,000 Brits to uncover their perception of safety at public gatherings during the year ahead. This timely investigation gains significance in light of recent Protect Duty updates, including the recent six-week public consultation. This consultation is… Read more »

Karen Kingham reports on how screening is giving airport security operatives the edge Air travel is part of the lifeblood of the global economy, facilitating access to international markets through business and tourist travel bringing in trade, revenue and investment. If air travel is the lifeblood, then airports are the nodes through which all that… Read more »

Stephen Robinson considers the resilience and fall of France in WW2, rethinking its tactical performance in 1940 Stereotypical views of the French Army are still powerful factors in accounts of the French campaign in 1940. Their defeat is often depicted as resulting from a backward firepower doctrine echoing back to 1918 that failed to withstand… Read more »

Jack Porter looks at how universities can improve their defences in the face of mounting attacks Universities are increasingly a target for attackers because of their societal impact, with attackers resorting to extortion and ransomware to steal research data or knowledge and using the university’s infrastructure to monetise assets or disrupt and destroy. They’re particularly… Read more »