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Chem Bio Protection
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. -
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. -
Emerging Technologies
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. -
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. -
Chem Bio Protection
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. -
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.
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