chemical

Sep- 2024 -

10 September

Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, move an injured soldier onto a litter during the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear testing phase during the squadron's annual spur ride, Nov. 1, 2012. The tasks the spur candidates were required to complete included a physical fitness test, a written test, vehicle identification, an obstacle course and a land navigation course carrying a 40-65 pound rucksack and at each point on the course they were tested on basic soldiering skills. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ruth Pagan, 2nd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.)

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.

Aug- 2024 -

23 August

Americas

Autonomous Equipment Decontamination System

Joe Saballa

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.

Jul- 2024 -

17 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

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.

Jun- 2024 -

27 June

Europe

Soldiers in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) training

Rojoef Manuel

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.

May- 2024 -

30 May

Arms

A view from above the silo housing a Titan II missile at the Titan Missile Museum in Green Valley, Arizona. Courtesy photo

Rojoef Manuel

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.

16 May

Business

A soldier wearing a gas mask and camouflage fatigues is seen holding a ChemProX handheld chemical detector in a grassy field.

Juster Domingo

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.

10 May

Europe

A soldier wearing camouflage fatigues and a General Service Respirator mask is seen using a wired device the size of a small tablet in a pile of rubble.

Juster Domingo

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).

Apr- 2024 -

10 April

Europe

Joe Saballa

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.

Dec- 2023 -

22 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

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.

Nov- 2023 -

22 November

Land

Sgt Craig Roebuck and Spc Minji Kang, survey team members from the Dismounted Chemical Reconnaissance Platoon, 10th Mountain Division participate in a training exercise at the Colonie Fire Training Center in Latham, NY, Nov 17th. During the exercise, Chemical, Nuclear, Radioactive, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialists from Fort Drum went through training scenarios designed to familiarize them with certain equipment, expand their knowledge in responding to a CBRN situation, and to build a relationship with the New York National Guard's 2nd Civil Support Team, whose members were present to facilitate the training and offer support and mentorship. (New York National Guard photo by SSG Matthew Gunther)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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