All articles by Grant Turnbull

Covid-19: Is this the end of the arms fair?

International events and exhibitions are the staple of just about every industry, giving companies the chance to show off their…
Facial recognition: essential for security or bordering on Big Brother?

From accessing smartphones and bank accounts to travelling abroad, the use of devices and systems that scan our biometrics is…
Could F1 technology power laser weapons?

Futuristic laser weapons that can blast drones out of the sky and the high-speed world of motorsport don’t sound like…
From defensive to offensive: the UK boosts its cyber units

It seems that not a week goes by without a story on how hackers have breached a huge corporation to…
DARPA’s Grand Challenge at 15: how far have autonomous military vehicles come?

Driving a car 142 miles across the desert from California to Nevada is not a simple task at the best…

3D printing: where next for additive manufacturing in defence?

Industry analysts have talked about the disruptive nature of 3D printing for several years, and the benefits of being able…
From Russia to Nato: the logic behind Poland’s military modernisation

Poland is in a precarious position, sandwiched between East and West and historically where great powers have fought for control…
Future military rifles: alternative small arms technologies

Combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as expanded operations throughout the Middle East and North Africa, have allowed…
Boom time: South African Army firepower on display

A Gripen fighter jet roars overhead making a low pass with its afterburner fully lit; in an instant the pilot…
Measuring Biological Aptitude: enhancing soldier “biological awareness”

The demand for highly skilled personnel in the military is constantly increasing, particularly in today’s network-centric battlespace where cyber attacks…