Robots Step In: US Army Explores Next-Gen Chemical Defense
The US Army is on the hunt for decontamination robots that could handle chemical and biological cleanup operations.
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.
South Carolina Firm to Equip CBRN Gears With Anti-Hazard Fabric Tech
South Carolina-based company Tetramer Technologies has received a $12.5-million contract to integrate advanced metal-organic framework bead technology into protective fabrics of combat-ready suits.
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.
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.
Japan Inspects US Air Base Over Chemical Spill
Japanese authorities staged an inspection of a US military base in Tokyo, a government spokesman said, after being informed by the American side of a chemical leak.
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.
S.America Police Seize Over 3,000 Bombs in Crackdown on Gangs, Guerrillas
Police in nine South American countries seized more than 3,400 homemade bombs and 28 metric tons of bomb-making materials in raids targeting the booming black market in explosives, Interpol said Thursday.
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.
Battelle to Develop Anti-Nerve Agent for Pentagon
The US Department of Defense has awarded Battelle a $53-million contract to develop a nerve agent countermeasure solution for soldiers.
US Army Tests New Robotic System for Chemical, Biological Threats
The US Army has tested a new robotic system that it said will significantly help in addressing chemical and biological threats.
Austrian Firm Unveils Drone-Based CBRN Detection System
Austrian firm Frequentis has unveiled a new drone-based system that can detect chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
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 Publishes Memo on Toxic Chemicals in Air Force Missile Facilities
The US Air Force Global Strike Command has issued a memorandum on the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at its missile facilities.
Norway Awards Seven-Year CBRN Kit Contract to Finnish Firm
Norway has awarded a seven-year contract to Bertin Environics for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense squad kits.
English Firm to Supply $41M in Respirators to UK Armed Forces
Avon Protection has signed a $41-million deal with the UK Ministry of Defence to continue supplying General Service Respirators (GSRs).
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.
Pentagon Taps Israel’s StemRad for Gamma Radiation Shield
The US Department of Defense has awarded a $4.5-million contract to StemRad to produce gamma radiation shields for American troops.
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 Army Trials New CBRN Sensor on M1135 Stryker Recon Vehicle
The US Army has tested a new Sensor Suite Upgrade on the M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle in Washington.
Amentum, Aptim to Decommission US Army Nuclear Facility in Alaska
The US Army has awarded Amentum and Aptim a contract to decommission and dismantle the SM-1A Reactor Facility in Fort Greely, Alaska.
Smiths Detection to Deliver Next-Gen Chemical Sensors for British Military
The UK has awarded Smiths Detection a contract to develop and deliver next-generation chemical sensors for the British armed forces.
US National Guard, Kosovo Security Forces Train Hazardous Material Ops
The US National Guard has trained with Kosovo Security Forces in Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, to upskill on hazardous material operations.
