Defence, peace, safety and security

Research papers enjoy international acclaim Three recently-produced research papers from the CSIR's aeronautic systems area are receiving local and international acclaim and one has scooped the prestigious ICAS McCarthy Award for best presentation. The other two are also considered worthy of awards by publishers.

CSIR blast measurement methods attract international attention CSIR landward sciences ballistics experts, Dr Frikkie Mostert and Dr Izak Snyman, observe that higher energy or more efficient energetic materials in weapon systems are increasingly being used worldwide. The scientists revealed this upon their return from the 24th International Symposium on Ballistics where they presented a paper.

CSIR expert participates in humanitarian demining research workshop In an effort to enhance humanitarian demining, non-governmental organisations worldwide and countries affected by unexploded ordnance met at a three-day workshop in Arlington, Virginia, USA. CSIR researcher Theo van Dyk attended the event at the invitation of the United States Department of Defence (DoD).

CSIR-Swiss collaboration takes off In a bid to improve our understanding of the manoeuvrability and maximum agility of aircraft, CSIR researcher Igle Gledhill visited the University of Uppsala and the Swedish Defence Research Agency recently.

Combating cyber attacks under the spotlight Safety and security researchers are working closely with international experts to find ways of combating cyber attacks as hackers hold the world to ransom.

CSIR's aerospace and defence capabilities displayed at Africa Aerospace and Defence show The CSIR displayed its research and technological development prowess in the area of defence, space technologies and related manufacturing and information communications technologies during the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) show. AAD is Africa's largest aerospace, defence and security exhibition.