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Drones equipped with cutting-edge sensors to detect ground mines and explosives are being researched by UK scientists and could alter the face of land warfare.
When tests to detect COVID-19 are commonly used (use cases) and what to consider when deciding which type of test to employ.
Do you have an innovative idea to enhance the detection of trace explosives using novel, lightweight, bioassay systems?
Approved systems for screening people’s shoes for explosive threats and concealed metal at airports.
Foresight project looking at the detection and identification of infectious diseases over the next 10 to 25 years.
Approved explosive trace detection (ETD) systems for use in aviation security.
This study uses in situ hyperspectral data and guided regularized random forest algorithm
DASA has launched a competition seeking innovative technologies and approaches that help to reduce knife crime.
Approved cargo and mail metal detection (CMMD) systems for use in aviation security.
Rules and guidance for prison staff using trace detection equipment to detect illicit substances.
New Innovation Focus Area seeks generation-after-next biosensing technologies
Approved explosive detection systems to screen hold baggage and cargo.
Guidance on detecting gonorrhoea, including dual nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) for chlamydia and gonorrhoea.
This external quality assessment (EQA) scheme is suited for laboratories that test food for Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin (SET) using a range of kits.
Issued Thursday 14 March 2024.
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