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Defence & security

NIST develops biometric communication protocol

Bird-like robot demonstrates perched landing manoeuvre

Face recognition system makes matches from multiple stills

CERN and UK STFC launch Business Incubation Centre

Judy Baker, director of Cyber Security Challenge

Gauging success in measurement and inspection

Why can't the UK do government-led projects?

Forensics could match gunshot residue to type of ammunition

UK seeks to develop defence trade agreement with Japan

Turning steel into ships

Clive Hickman — chief executive of the MTC

Gunshot-detection technology could alert troops to enemy fire