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CBRN
August 2019
The Tools and Threats of Synthetic Bioweapon Development
By James Giordano and Joseph DeFranco -
Chem Bio Protection
July 2019
CBRN Conference News: Defense Officials See Increased Threat from Chinese, Russian Chem-Bio Weapons (UPDATED)
Much attention has been focused on Russia and China’s modernization of their nuclear and conventional forces. But there is growing concern at the Pentagon about those nations’ chemical and biological weapons, U.S. officials said July 23. -
Chem Bio Protection
May 2019
Chemical Analyzer Chosen in Tech Refresh Program (UPDATED)
A handheld system able to detect a wide-range of hazardous material will soon be deployed globally as part of the Army’s updated dismounted reconnaissance sets, kits and outfits program. -
Chem Bio Protection
September 2018
Chem-Bio Office Cutting Acquisition Red Tape
The head of the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense wants little to do with today’s acquisition regimes. -
CBRN
September 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Doctors Reveal Details of Neuro-Weapon Attacks in Havana
Directed energy weapons intended to disrupt or damage their victims’ brains were the most likely source of a series of mysterious attacks singling out U.S. personnel assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Cuba in 2017, three doctors involved in the investigation have told National Defense in exclusive interviews. -
CBRN
July 2018
Russia Wanted to Be Known as Source of U.K. Nerve Agent Attack, Says DoD Official
Despite denials of using a nerve agent on one of its former spies and his daughter last March in the United Kingdom, Russia employed the chemical weapon with the intent of its origins being discovered, a senior Pentagon official said July 24. -
Chem Bio Protection
April 2018
Potential Vulnerabilities Exist in Biosecurity Programs
By Vivienne MachiScientists have been increasingly able to digitize biological information to benefit the warfighter, from automating drug and vaccine development to collecting disease surveillance data. -
Chem Bio Protection
March 2018
Early Warning Tools Needed for Chem-Bio Defense
By Vivienne MachiThe U.S. military is in need of new tools that can provide early warning for chemical and biological contamination on the battlefield and connect to commanders’ networks, one defense official said. -
Chem Bio Protection
March 2018
Chem-Bio Defense Program Eases Path for Industry
By Tim Belski , Lt. Col. Matthew Clark and Hannah FeldmanIn a 2016 congressional hearing, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper stated that chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons and emerging infectious diseases constitute a major threat to the security of the United States. -
Budget
September 2017
Nuclear Modernization Programs Advancing Amid Doubts (UPDATED)
By Jon HarperThe Air Force is moving forward with plans to modernize its nuclear arsenal amid doubts about whether the programs will be fully funded in the coming decades.
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