chemical weapons

Jun- 2024 -

27 June

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

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 -

2 May

War

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

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.

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.

15 November

Technology

Australian and Singaporean defence personnel conduct CBRN training on board HMAS Brisbane whilst alongside in Sembawang *** Local Caption *** Australian Army special operations force soldiers from the Special Operations Engineer Regiment (SOER) joined 36th and 39th Battalion, Singapore Combat Engineers, specialists for counter-CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives) training in Singapore as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. The Australian Army and Singapore Army combat engineers conducted training together in Singapore and on the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane to share skills and further enhance interoperability. SOER counter-CBRNE specialist soldiers are highly trained and responsible for developing Australian Defence Force doctrine and ensuring the ADF is equipped to meet current and future needs. SOER is an Australian Army special operations force unit within Special Forces Group providing the Australian Government with unique technical capabilities in support of the national interest.

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Sep- 2023 -

27 September

Technology

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense training

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Jan- 2023 -

25 January

Air

PACAF pilot prepares CBRN protective equipment at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Nov- 2022 -

29 November

Europe

A woman carries her bicycle past destroyed buildings in the town of Borodianka, northwest of Kyiv

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine War Increases Chemical Weapons Threat: Watchdog

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased the threat from weapons of mass destruction, including chemical munitions.

Oct- 2022 -

21 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

19 October

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia Receives Upgraded ‘Atomic Cannon’: Report

Russian arms manufacturer Uraltransmash has reportedly delivered upgraded 2S7M Malka self-propelled howitzers to the ministry of defense.

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