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November 2020
WMD Threat Reduction Programs Suffer from Neglect
By William M. Moon -
November 2020
Intel Community Investing in Biothreat Detection Tool
As technological advancements increase the spread of biologically engineered organisms throughout the world, the U.S. government is investing in a tool to identify modified organisms that could pose a threat to the public. -
June 2020
Editor's Notes: Creating a Robust Biosurveillance Network
The Central Intelligence Agency reportedly knew as early as January that a potentially devastating pandemic was on its way to the United States. -
August 2019
Chem-Bio Defense Office Reorganizes to Take on New Threats
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Pentagon’s joint program executive office for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense — which is tasked with protecting the military from some of the world’s most dangerous pathogens and nerve agents — is emerging from a major reorganization that officials believe will better position it to meet new threats. -
August 2019
The Tools and Threats of Synthetic Bioweapon Development
By James Giordano and Joseph DeFranco -
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. -
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. -
October 2018
A Dangerous New Class of Weapons Emerges
Victims of this apparent attack first heard a mysterious sound seemingly emanating from their own ears. Pain, feelings of vertigo, nausea ensued and later some were diagnosed with neurological damage. -
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. -
June 2018
Study Group: Synthetic Biology Could Pose a Major Threat to the United States
By Sonja JordanSynthetic biology, the field that explores the engineering and creation of organisms not found in the natural world, can benefit society when it comes to healthcare and other fields. But it also poses a threat to the United States, according to a recent study group report released June 19.
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