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Nuovo sistema di difesa laser per i velivoli della RAF Il laser, progettato per essere montato su diversi aerei della RAF, tra cui lo Shadow R2 e l'A400M, ha dimostrato di sconfiggere con successo un numero di missili a infrarossi lanciati simultaneamente durante le prove

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Dstl's AWG23: Shaping UK Army's Future

  A Groundbreaking War Game for the UK Army

In a historic endeavor, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has successfully spearheaded the Army's largest-ever force development war game. Named Army Wargame 23 (AWG23), this 9-week-long event aimed to test and refine the UK Army's approach to future operations. At its core was the innovative 'Land Operating Concept,' a bold redesign of combat power, with a strategic focus on safeguarding and advancing UK and international interests.   A Collaborative Effort with Global Participation AWG23 assembled an impressive team of over 250 experts, including representatives from international partners, industry leaders, and academics. Senior officials from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) closely observed the war game's proceedings, recognizing its significance and potential impact on future military strategies. The exercise simulated four fictitious mission scenarios, each evaluating various force structures. The ultimate goal was to glean invaluable insights essential to crafting a battle-winning operating concept for the UK Army.  

Endorsement from Key Army Officials

High-ranking Army officials expressed their admiration for the meticulous planning and execution of the event. Major General James Bowder, Director Futures at Army HQ, hosted Chief of the General Staff (CGS) General Sir Patrick Sanders, who personally attended the war game. General Bowder expressed his pride in the collaborative efforts that have been quietly unfolding behind the scenes. He lauded the compelling insights and results achieved during AWG23, acknowledging the fruitful partnership with Dstl.   A Game-Changing Collaborative Endeavor General Sir Patrick Sanders commended AWG23 as an unparalleled source of valuable insights derived from war gaming. He highlighted the significance of this event in shaping future military strategies. The success of AWG23 can be attributed in part to the vital collaboration with international partners. Acknowledging that the UK armed forces seldom operate in isolation, the involvement and contributions of allies played a crucial role in understanding how joint operations could be enhanced in the future.  

International Collaboration at the Heart of Success

Sarah Knight, a Senior Principal Operational Research analyst for Dstl, emphasized the importance of international contributions. These partnerships allowed for the exchange of expertise, leading to a comprehensive understanding of how allied forces can effectively operate together in the future. The focus was on multi-domain integration, exploring different technologies shared among participating nations.   Strengthening Ties with the US One notable participant was the United States, which provided a contingent of personnel to contribute their insights. Specifically, they focused on deep shaping for a UK division involved in close combat. Colonel Matthew Olson from the US Army Futures Command expressed appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate with their UK counterparts. The war game facilitated the exchange of new ideas and techniques, enriching both nations' military concepts. The ability to conduct joint operations and gain invaluable perspectives from close allies like the UK was an experience the US valued greatly.  

Conclusion: Paving the Way for the Future

Army Wargame 23 (AWG23) marked a historic milestone in the UK Army's pursuit of innovative strategies for future operations. Under the expert leadership of Dstl, the war game fostered unprecedented collaboration among international partners, resulting in a shared vision of joint military capabilities. The insights gained from this groundbreaking event are sure to shape the UK Army's path forward and fortify its position as a global leader in military preparedness.   Sources: THX News, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory & Ministry of Defence. Read the full article

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i don’t think fandom culture is “worse” by any huge means in fact i think by and large it’s gotten better but i do miss how it used to be in like the late 2000s-early 2010s…

[ricardotomasz]

Such is life! Behold, a new Post published on Greater And Grander about The Author Behind Threads of Imagination to Teach at LA Times Festival of Books

See into my soul, as a new Post has been published on https://greaterandgrander.com/the-author-behind-threads-of-imagination-to-teach-at-la-times-festival-of-books/

The Author Behind Threads of Imagination to Teach at LA Times Festival of Books

The team behind Threads of Imagination, the acclaimed multimedia storytelling project that blends myth, memory, and identity, has been invited to lead a special workshop at the prestigious Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. This exciting opportunity comes courtesy of DSTL Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring emerging artists.

📅 Workshop Date: Sunday, April 27 📍 Location: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, USC Campus 🎨 Hosted By: DSTL Arts 🔗 More Info

Known for work that challenges the boundaries between visual art and narrative, the author behind Threads of Imagination will guide participants through a unique session that explores how personal storytelling and artistic practice can reshape cultural narratives. This workshop will empower creatives of all backgrounds to reflect on their own experiences and channel them into compelling works of art.

Whether you're a writer, visual artist, or simply curious about how art can transform communities, this session is designed to inspire and ignite your imagination.

Stay tuned for more appearances from the creative force behind Threads of Imagination, as they continue using art as a vehicle for empathy, empowerment, and change.

Do you have your own thoughts? Let us know in the comments! Or join our community of successful creators on Patreon!

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Experts Craft Life-Saving 'Robot Medics' For Triage in High-Risk Places

Developed by Researchers at the University of Sheffield, this Revolutionary Technology has the potential to be a life-saving intervention in high-risk places.

— Mrigakshi Dixit | January 19, 2024 | Interesting Engineering

The MediTel Project, Which Includes Two Robotic Arms. University of Sheffield

In environments deemed too hazardous for doctors to access, the use of robot medics becomes a crucial solution.

This fundamental idea has driven the creation of a high-tech vehicle equipped with robotic arms to conduct essential medical triage in perilous situations like humanitarian disasters and conflict zones.

Developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield, this revolutionary technology has the potential to be a life-saving intervention in high-risk places.

Examining Victims Within 20 Minutes

Built upon the innovative "medical telexistence (MediTel) solution," this state-of-the-art mobile robotic-controlled uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) incorporates virtual reality (VR) technology.

It enables seamless communication with doctors, facilitating the remote execution of critical medical triage and eliminating the necessity for them to put their lives at risk in hazardous situations.

The completely integrated vehicle, which was created in just nine months, is made up of two high-tech robotic arms that can operate medical instruments remotely.

Within 20 minutes, this robotic medic can do a thorough first examination of victims.

This includes checking vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate, palpating the abdomen, and giving pain treatment using an auto-injector. Real-time data is continuously sent to the remote operator during the entire evaluation process.

“Our MediTel project has demonstrated game-changing medical telexistence technology that has the potential to save lives and provide remote assessment and treatment of casualties in high-risk environments such as humanitarian disasters,” said David King, Head of Digital Design at the University’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).

Robotic Arms being tested on a Dummy Model. University of Sheffield

“Developing and field testing a state-of-the-art, complex system such as MediTel in just nine months has been an incredible achievement and a testament to the skills and capabilities of the entire project team,” added King, in the press release.

This cutting-edge technology represents a big step forward in improving medical facilities in difficult and life-threatening situations, opening up new avenues for remote healthcare interventions in emergencies.

MediTel was one of three telexistence technologies to obtain financing through a two-phase £2.3 million innovation competition conducted by the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA). This program was carried out on behalf of joint funders, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

“Telexistence technologies have the potential to remove end users from harmful environments and/or rapidly insert specialists as required," said Nicky Armstrong, technical lead at Dstl, in the release.

“The prototype technologies developed under the Dstl Telexistence project have enabled us to demonstrate the art of the possible to end users so that we can better understand where telexistence could add value to defense and security environments," Armstrong concluded.

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by John Helmer, Moscow    @bears_with

The British Government’s narrative that Russian military agents, on orders from President Vladimir Putin, used Novichok in Salisbury in March 2018 continues to collapse. A secret chemical warfare agent revealed last week that two  tests for Novichok, using special machines provided by the Porton Down chemical warfare laboratory,  failed to confirm an organophosphate poison in either Dawn Sturgess or her boyfriend, Charles Rowley.

The agent described himself in his witness statement and in a guarded appearance at the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry last week as a qualified medical doctor and pharmacology expert. “I currently work at Dstl [Defence Science and Technology Laboratory] Porton Down within the Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Division, and provide medical advice to the Ministry of Defence and other government Departments on CBR related threats… I was Chemical and Biological (CB) Medical Advisor to Dstl and the Operational teams in support of the investigations into the attack on the Skripals (Operation WEDANA) and the investigation into the poisoning of Dawn Sturgess and Charlie Rowley (Operation READ).”  

The agent’s name was ordered to be kept secret by the Inquiry chairman and commercial consultant, Anthony Hughes (titled Lord Hughes of Ombersley). This is despite Hughes’s ruling that he would not keep the names secret of “those who were already sufficiently identified publicly in connection with the events of 2018.”  

 FT49 is the cipher used for the Porton Down agent, although sources claim he has advertised his engagement in the Skripal, Sturgess and Rowley cases in several academic publications accessible on the internet.   

In his witness statement dated September 16, 2024, the Porton Down agent revealed that he had organized with doctors at the Salisbury District Hospital (SDH) to test the blood of Sturgess and Rowley, after their admission to the hospital on June 30, 2018, using special biochemical assay machines provided by Porton Down. One of the machines had been installed at SDH during the hospitalisation of Sergei and Yulia Skripal in March of 2018. A second Porton Down machine was in operation at a Birmingham toxicology laboratory.  

[ireton]

But, But, But, DEWS aren't real…

DragonFire is a British laser directed-energy weapon (LDEW). It was first unveiled to the public as a technology demonstrator in 2017 at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) conference in London and is being developed by UK DragonFire, a collaboration consisting of MBDA UK, Leonardo UK, QinetiQ and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

 A production version is expected to enter service in 2027 onboard Royal Navy ships

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sojininthecrowd HANNAH SHIN (@de_hannahshin)과의 두번째 만남🌌 9월 5일 열렸던 하이서울패션쇼에서 한나신 디자이너님의 쇼를 관람하고 왔어요! 역시나 하나부터 열까지 전부 제 취향으로 가득했던 이번 2023F/W-2024 S/S 라인업🔗 초대해주셔서 감사해요🪩 #hannahshin #한나신 #hiseoulfashionshow #하이서울패션쇼 #hiseoulshowroom #ddp #dstl

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QinetiQ realizza il primo team a reazione del Regno Unito tra aereo e drone autonomo QinetiQ ha sperimentato con successo la Crewed-Uncrewed-Teaming del Regno Unito, che combina un aereo con equipaggio e un drone a reazione autonomo. La prova, realizzata in collaborazione con il Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), la Royal Navy e l’Air and Space Warfare Centre (ASWC), ha coinvolto un aereo a reazione di QinetiQ a Salisbury e un drone Banshee Jet 80 modificato, lanciato al largo della costa scozzese. Il velivolo a reazione ha assunto il controllo del drone, che ha eseguito una missione a 350 nodi insieme a una serie di droni digitali all’interno di uno sciame replicato virtualmente. Il

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ACE Launch: Revolutionizing Tactical Aviation Innovation

  Unveiling the ACE: A Digital Hub for Tactical Aircraft Advancements

Taking a significant leap into the future, the Advanced Concepts Environment (ACE) will open its digital doors this December. It serves not only for futuristic concepts but as a transformative force to fortify and elevate the UK Armed Forces' tactical aircraft fleet.   Beta Launch and the T-CDO Initiative After a successful round of internal testing, the beta version of ACE is primed for its official launch. This development aligns with the momentum gained by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)-led Tactical Aviation Contested, Degraded, and Operationally (T-CDO) limiting environments Integrating Capability Challenge (ICC).  

ACE: A Cornerstone for the 4-Year ICC Initiative

This OS-accredited and cloud-hosted online platform is set to play a pivotal role in the 4-year ICC initiative. The primary goal of this undertaking is to leverage science and technology solutions for both platforms and operators, addressing the intricate challenges presented by the ever-evolving battlespace.  

Partnership and Collaborative Innovation

In collaboration with QinetiQ Training & Simulation, ACE will function as a centralized repository, aggregating innovative concepts from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and industry enterprises. Front-line commanders identify challenges and capability gaps for tactical aircraft, and these concepts aim to tackle them and bridge the identified gaps.  

Operational Analysis and Swift Implementation

Dstl will spearhead the initial operational analysis of ACE concepts within endorsed scenarios, employing a systematic approach to swiftly capitalize on technological advancements. Liam Ball, Project Technical Authority for the Tactical Aviation CDO program, emphasized ACE's role as a crucial step in a concept's flight path, set to be fully operational before April 2024.   The Importance of Engagement Ball stressed the importance of engagement, highlighting that the success of ACE hinges on early collaboration. Through comprehensive analysis and testing, ACE aims to inform the procurement of essential equipment, ultimately contributing to saving lives.  

Tactical Aviation CDO's Mission and Collaborative Approach

The Tactical Aviation CDO's overarching mission is to enhance the probability of mission success by introducing novel engineering and logistical solutions. This collaborative approach was evident in a recent stakeholder engagement event, where representatives from the Armed Forces, academia, and industry converged to explore innovative concepts.   A 'Team Sport' in Addressing Aviation Challenges Group Captain Steve Austin of the Royal Air Force highlighted the collaborative nature of addressing aviation challenges. Describing it as a 'team sport,' he underscored the need for shared challenges, collective idea generation, and the assurance derived from friendly forces like Dstl collaborating with academia and industry to solve problems collaboratively. In an era marked by the proliferation of drones, advanced surface-to-air missiles, and cyber threats, ACE and the Tactical Aviation CDO program aim to position the UK and its allies at the forefront of addressing and overcoming these complex challenges through continuous innovation and enhanced collaboration.   Sources: THX News & Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Read the full article

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İngiltere ve Avustralya’dan Silah Geliştirmede Yeni Ortaklık

Savunma Bilimi ve Teknolojisi Laboratuvarı (DSTL) ve Savunma Bilimi ve Teknolojisi (DST) Grubu Avustralya, silah geliştirmede yeni bir ortaklık duyurdu. Savunma Bilimi ve Teknolojisi Laboratuvarı ve Savunma Bilimi ve Teknolojisi Grubu Avustralya, her iki ülkeden de son teknolojiyi bir araya getirerek düşük maliyetli silah sistemleri için yeni nesil alt sistemler geliştirmek üzere çığır açıcı bir…

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forcing an actor to come out as straight isn't the flex you think it is. i wouldn't want ichikana/lynn to ever go through that

and you're talking about fandom history with GUNDAM lmfao lmfao I've been a tumblr girl since a very long time (9-10 yrs) and I can assure you I've heard more about gundam than dstl. I've seen more talk among my peers about mecha shows and their kits. Even in college there were a dedicated set of Gundam/GWitch fans but none of Spn; I had basically forgotten about the show lol

Also yeah time for the top tumblr ship to be queer relationship that DOES exist and is cherished by actors and writers both instead of one that doesn't!!!

Tumblr Top Ships Bracket - FINALS

This poll is a celebration of fandom and fandom history; we're aware that there are certain issues with many of the listed pairings and sources, but they are a part of that history. Please do not take this as an endorsement, and refrain from harassment.

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UK Introduces New Measures to Crack Down on AI-Generated Deepfakes

The Growing Threat of Deepfakes The UK government is stepping up efforts to combat AI-generated deepfakes as their spread reaches alarming levels. An estimated eight million deepfake images and videos are expected to circulate in 2025—an exponential rise from 500,000 in 2023. As AI tools become more sophisticated and accessible, the risk of criminal misuse increases, making detection and prevention a top priority.

Government and Industry Collaboration The Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) is at the forefront of the UK’s deepfake crackdown, bridging the gap between law enforcement and cutting-edge technology firms. In 2024, key collaborations and technological advancements were made to enhance deepfake detection. One of the most notable initiatives was the Deepfake Detection Challenge, launched by the Home Office, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, ACE, and the Alan Turing Institute. This initiative united academia, industry, and government experts to develop innovative solutions for identifying AI-generated content.

Tech Giants Join the Fight Major technology companies, including Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS), played a pivotal role by supporting the development of deepfake detection tools. A specially designed platform hosted two million assets, both real and AI-generated, to train and test detection models. After weeks of research and development, six teams were selected to present their solutions to over 200 stakeholders. Companies such as Frazer-Nash, Oxford Wave, the University of Southampton, and Naimuri contributed AI-powered detection tools that are now undergoing benchmark testing and real-world trials.

Deepfake Detection in Law Enforcement Law enforcement agencies are also focusing on deepfake detection in criminal investigations. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and the Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser (OCSA) have prioritized data-driven solutions to improve AI-powered forensic tools. The challenge is significant—officers handling digital forensics often deal with millions of illicit images on a single device, making AI-driven detection crucial for accelerating investigations.

The EVITA (Evaluating Video, Text, and Audio) AI tool is now being refined to improve deepfake detection within police investigations. The next phase involves commissioning proof-of-concept trials, ensuring these technologies are practical and effective in real-world applications.

The Future of Deepfake Detection The UK’s strategy is evolving rapidly, with an emphasis on collaborative innovation, real-world testing, and user-centric solutions. As the Deepfake Detection Challenge progresses, the focus is shifting toward making AI-powered tools more accessible and reliable for law enforcement and cybersecurity experts.

By strengthening regulations and fostering public-private partnerships, the UK aims to stay ahead of AI-driven misinformation and cyber threats in an increasingly digital world.

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Британские военные берут на вооружение квантовые часы

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Британские военные берут на вооружение квантовые часы

Великобритания планирует внедрить квантовые часы в королевские вооруженные силы в течение ближайших пяти лет. Эти устройства, разработанные Лабораторией оборонной науки и технологий (Dstl), обладают исключительной точностью – за 30 млрд лет они отстанут всего на одну секунду.

Для сравнения, традиционные атомные часы, основанные на частоте цезия-133, имеют погрешность в одну секунду за 300 миллионов лет.

Новая технология обладает огромным потенциалом. Британские военные стремятся использовать ее как можно скорее, поскольку она может перевести современную войну на расписание, измеряемое наносекундами.

Одним из ключевых преимуществ квантовых часов является возможность создания альтернативы GPS. В условиях, когда сигнал GPS может быть заглушен или подделан, квантовые часы обеспечат высокоточную навигацию и синхронизацию. Кроме того, они способны повысить безопасность коммуникаций за счёт высокоуровневого шифрования и увеличить точность оружейных систем, включая управляемые ракеты.

Министерство обороны Великобритании инвестировало более 28 млн фунтов стерлингов в разработку квантовых часов.

В настоящее время проводятся испытания вне лабораторных условий, а также работы по миниатюризации технологии для интеграции в существующие военные системы, такие как транспортные средства и самолеты.

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None of us really know how we would react, or cope if we found ourselves in the midst of a large scale emergency. And hopefully, we will never find out.

A six year study by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has concluded that crowds act in an orderly and cooperative manner. Rather than panic and flee, most people try to help others who may be in danger.