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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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