Battelle Wins $93M Contract to Boost US Biodefense, Biological Threat Readiness
Battelle has secured a Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Scientific and Technical Engagement Partnership 2.0 contract for a prime biological threat mitigation initiative.
Russia Accused of 11,000 Chemical Attacks in Ukraine War
Russian forces have unleashed more than 11,000 chemical weapon attacks since the start of their full-scale invasion of Ukraine, exposing at least 3,000 Ukrainian troops to toxic agents, Kyiv said.
US Sanctions on Sudan Over Alleged Chemical Weapons Use Take Effect
US sanctions on Sudan have taken effect, with Washington saying Khartoum's military used chemical weapons in the country's bloody civil war.
Chemical Weapons Watchdog Again Finds Banned Tear Gas in Ukraine Samples
The international chemical weapons watchdog said that it had found a banned tear gas in seven samples submitted by Ukraine.
Teledyne FLIR to Supply Anti-Hazard Sensor Prototypes for US Army M1135 Stryker
The US Army has awarded Teledyne FLIR Defense a contract to provide multi-sensor detection testbeds for the M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles.
Ugandan Army Denies Using Chemical Weapons in S.Sudan
The Ugandan army denied using "chemical or barrel weapons" in South Sudan, days after the UN said a highly flammable liquid was used in aerial strikes in the country.
Chemical Weapons Watchdog Says Found Banned CS Agent in Ukraine-Supplied Samples
The international chemical weapons watchdog said it had found the banned riot control agent CS in nine samples handed to it by Ukraine from the frontline in its war against Russia.
Head of UN Chemical Weapons Watchdog to Meet Syrian Leader: Authorities
The head of the world's chemical weapons watchdog will meet Syria's new leader in a first visit since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad.
Over 2,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Poisoned by Russia’s Chemical Weapons: Official
A Ukrainian military official has claimed that Russia’s widespread use of chemical weapons in their ongoing conflict has resulted in over 2,000 hospitalizations among Ukrainian troops.
Israel Says Struck ‘Chemical Weapons’ in Syria
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Monday that his country had struck "chemical weapons" in neighboring Syria, where rebel forces ousted president Bashar al-Assad over the weekend.
US National Guard Refines Urban Hazard Ops in Massachusetts
The US National Guard has performed training simulations in Massachusetts to validate its chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear operability in urban settings.
NATO Forces Practice CBRN Operability in Czech Republic
NATO has conducted a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training for its armed forces members in the Czech Republic.
US Confirms Russia’s Use of ‘Chemical Weapons’ in Ukraine
The US State Department accused Russia of having used a chemical weapon against Ukrainian forces in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Russia Using Chemical Weapons in Ukraine to Create Panic Before Attack: Report
The Russian military is reportedly using prohibited chemical weapons in Ukraine to cause panic among Ukrainian troops before launching attacks.
US Army, National Guard Conduct Hazardous Mission Training in New York
The US Army and New York National Guard have conducted a chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear exercise in Latham.
Australia, Singapore Train for Hazardous Scenario Missions
Australia and Singapore have trained to improve interoperability in counter-chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives missions.
US DoD Begins Production of Aerosol, Vapor Chemical Agent Detector
The US has begun the production of Aerosol and Vapor Chemical Agent Detector systems as part of an effort signed in 2018.
US Pacific Air Forces Trial Counter-Chemical Warfare Protection in South Korea
The US Pacific Air Forces has tested counter-chemical warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures for the first time in South Korea.
Ukraine War Increases Chemical Weapons Threat: Watchdog
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased the threat from weapons of mass destruction, including chemical munitions.
Turkey Denies Use of Chemical Weapons Against Kurdish Militants
Turkey blasted as "completely unfounded and untrue" claims that its military used chemical weapons against Kurdish militants.
Russia Receives Upgraded ‘Atomic Cannon’: Report
Russian arms manufacturer Uraltransmash has reportedly delivered upgraded 2S7M Malka self-propelled howitzers to the ministry of defense.
British Armored Vehicles Upgraded With Chemical, Nuclear Sensing Tech
Supacat says it has completed the integration of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear sensing tech into the Fox armored vehicles.
USAF Evaluates F-15E Cockpit Readiness for Chemical Attack
The US Air Force has carried out an in-flight vapor purge test in an F-15E Strike Eagle to evaluate the cockpit environment after a chemical attack.
Iran Announces Defense System Against Chemical, Biological Threats
Iran has introduced defense systems to counter biological, radiological, and chemical threats, defense official Mehdi Farahi said.
