UK government appeals for technology to counter terrorism

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Industry and academia are being asked to suggest new technologies and approaches to help combat the threat of terrorism as part of the UK government’s new Science and Technology Counter Terrorism Strategy.

Scientists are being asked for ideas that could be used to identify new threats and develop ways to counter international terrorism. The three-year strategy aims to understand future threats and opportunities, develop solutions and work with international partners on counter terrorism-related science and technology.

The counter terrorism strategy (CONTEST) acknowledges that terrorists will continue to exploit modern technology, not only to plan and conduct attacks, but also to disseminate propaganda and recruit people to their cause. CONTEST sets out key challenges and invites commercial experts to get in touch if they can suggest solutions.