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Nov- 2023 -

15 November

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.

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.

Oct- 2023 -

23 October

Land

Test participants from the Reconnaissance (RECCE) Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 23rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, launch a Small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) to conduct remote detection of biological warfare agents, while conducting stand-off scanning with the Sensor Suite Upgrade (SSU) on an M1135 variant Stryker — the Army’s high-speed, high-mobility, armored carrier. (U.S. Army photo by Tad Browning)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

20 October

Nuclear

Rojoef Manuel

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.

10 October

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

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.

9 October

Americas

Members of the Kosovo Security Force Hazardous Materials Company discover clues that lead to a planted, homemade explosive device in a training scenario in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 21, 2023. The KSF worked with the 71st Civil Support Team, Iowa National Guard for a week long opportunity to work alongside the Des Moines Fire Department to find hazardous materials. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rachel I. White)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Sep- 2023 -

29 September

Technology

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.)

Rojoef Manuel

Armis Biopharma to Develop Chemical Wound Treatment for US

The US has awarded Armis Biopharma a contract to develop a chemical warfare agent decontamination solution for battlefield wounds.

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.

Jul- 2023 -

7 July

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

AirBoss to Supply Protective Equipment, Charge System to US and Allied Customer

AirBoss has received $22.3 million in contracts to supply critical protective equipment and charge solutions for the US and an allied nation.

May- 2023 -

25 May

Technology

Australian Army soldiers from the 8th/9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Battalion conduct buddy checks during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defence (CBRN-D) training serial at Gallipoli Barracks, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** Soldiers from 8th/9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, conducted chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRN-D) training in April at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Members were educated about what to do in a location with a CBRN-D threat, and how to rapidly apply personal protective equipment. They were also trained on how to treat a casualty in that environment and evacuate them from the area.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Defence Force Unveils Hazardous Environment Research Center

Australia has launched a research center to support warfighters operating in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear environments.

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.

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