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#ADFRAS2040 – Biometrics and Security – Kristi Adam
First-time contributor Kristi Adam as she considers the historical developments and military implications of biometrics.
Aug 8, 20204 min read


#SciFi, #AI and the Future of War: Astro Boy, Chappie, ‘consciousness’
Jo Brick joins our #SciFi, #AI and the Future of War series with a discussion on Western and Japanese approaches in fiction to robots ...
Feb 17, 20196 min read


#SciFi, #AI and the Future of War: Colossus: The Forbin Project – Michael Spencer
The next contribution in our #Scifi, #AI and the future of war series comes from Michael Spencer, who reviewed the 1970 movie; Colossus: The
Jan 23, 20194 min read


#Scifi, #AI and the Future of War: Accelerando – Andrew Cruickshank
We welcome Andrew Cruickshank to our #Scifi #AI series with his review of Charles Stross’ 2006 book, Accelerando that explores the notion of
Jan 16, 20192 min read


#SciFi, #AI and the Future of War: AugoStrat Awakenings – Mick Ryan
We are very pleased to welcome Mick Ryan to the #SciFi #AI series with his short story about Jason and the Augo-Strats.
Jan 13, 20196 min read


How can Air Force best attract, recruit, train, educate and retain a workforce of the best available
Editorial Note: There is no doubt that people are our greatest asset and the key to fully realising a fifth-generation Air Force. We are...
Oct 28, 20188 min read


Air Operations at the Level of Boots on the Ground – Sean Welsh
Editorial Note: Between February and April 2018, The Central Blue and From Balloons to Drones, will be publishing a series of articles that
Mar 28, 20188 min read


(Ro)Boots on the ground – Alan Stephens
General Robert Scales argues that it’s time for the West’s armies to face-up to the full implications of the irresistible rise of robots...
Mar 20, 20175 min read
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