Novel methods of predicting/detecting explosive manufacture.

Background

More detailed research priorities for serious and organised crime can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/serious-and-organised-crime-home-office-research-priorities- april-2018-to-march-2021 ↩

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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

Areas of research interest relevant to the Home Office GOVUK

Related UKRI funded projects

  • Analysis of Market for the Next Generation of Explosives, Chemical Weapons and Narcotics Detection Technologies

    Early detection of explosives and narcotics in any situation is critical in the fight against terrorism and organised crime. Ancon Technologies are developing highly innovative and sensitive devices that will enable earl...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: ANCON TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project focuses on early detection of explosives and narcotics, aligning with the question.

  • Exposing explosives: novel synthetic gene circuits for explosive detection via innovative waveguide sensing

    The proliferation of explosives, new technologies, and expertise increases the potential for terrorists to evade our existing countermeasures at points of entry to and exit from the UK. Present methods for the detection ...

    Funded by: BBSRC

    Lead research organisation: University of York

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project partially answers the question as it aims to develop sensors to detect explosives, but does not specifically mention predicting or detecting explosive manufacture.

  • Tape Lift Trace Searching Tool

    Terrorism presents a serious and sustained threat to the UK and the rest of the world. The potential of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) materials being used by terrorist organisations is ever presen...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: FORENSIC ACCESS LIMITED

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project specifically addresses the detection of CBRN materials, which are relevant to predicting/detecting explosive manufacture.