Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Features

CBRN military and defence technologies


Fighting An Invisible Enemy

Armies, Air Forces and Navies around the world are mobilising to help overwhelmed health services deal with the global coronavirus pandemic.

By Anita Hawser - 02 April 2020
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US European Command Remains Ready, Despite COVID-19 Threat

US European Command prepares for worst-case scenario with respect to the potential spread of COVID-19, but maintains that forces remain ready.

By Anita Hawser - 20 March 2020
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Strategies for Writing Winning Defence Tenders

Adopt the mindset of the Army you are supplying in order to write winning defence tenders, says bid writing specialist.

By Jason Cooney - 15 October 2019
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Challenges of 21st Century Military Operations in Complex CBRNe Environments

Under challenging CBRNe conditions, Respiratory Protection Equipment should aid effective communication.

By Professor David Crouch, 3M - 30 April 2019
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UK Ramps Up its Counter-CBRN Strategy

The UK has reorganised its counter-CBRN capability with the Army and Royal Engineers expected to play an enlarged role, while the police re-equip.

By Brian Clesham - 31 January 2019
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Reassessing The CBRN Threat

In view of the recent alleged poisoning of a former Russian spy using a nerve agent, is it time to reassess how the UK classifies the CBRN threat?

By Anita Hawser - 22 March 2018
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Innovation And Technology For The 21st Century

Scott Safety discusses the importance of doctrine, innovation and technology for current and future maritime operations.

By Brian Clesham MBE - 16 January 2017
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The Fallout From Brexit

Immediately following the UK vote to leave the EU, the pound declined in value, which is likely to impact the cost of already announced defence acquisition programmes and support costs for in-service equipment.

By Stuart Young, Peter Antill and Richard Fisher - 03 January 2017
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Playing The Trump Card In US Defence Policy

President-elect Trump made a lot of comments—some controversial—on defence matters during his election campaign

By Nick Watts - 03 January 2017
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Preparing To Deal With The CBRN Threat

Concern is growing internationally about chemical weapons being used by ISIL and other terrorist organisations to launch attacks in the West.

By Anita Hawser - 14 November 2016
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Using Simulation To Fight Ebola in Sierra Leone

Simulation played a vital role in helping the British Army’s 22 Field Hospital prepare for caring for health workers infected with the deadly Ebola virus.

By Anita Hawser - 15 September 2016
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Biology As A Weapon

Experts are concerned about terrorists using biological weapons to launch attacks. But perhaps the biggest threat is the risk posed by state actors and the accidental release of pathogens by military labs.

By Anita Hawser - 15 September 2016
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Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear News

MSPO 2024

Cutting-edge military equipment, high-ranking visits and the Open Day: MSPO 2024 commencement

MSPO 2024 - 02 September 2024
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LAUNCH OF THE TRIGALIGHT® MARKER

mb-microtec is delighted to announce the launch of its revolutionary new product the trigalight® marker

mb-microtec ag - 11 July 2024
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Avon Protection awarded UK MoD General Service Respirator contract worth up to £38m

The contract will see Avon Protection continue to supply and support the General Service Respirator (GSR) for all branches of the UK military’s forces from its facility in Melksham, Wiltshire.

Avon Protection - 10 May 2024
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Calian to Support NATO SHAPE

Calian to Support NATO SHAPE in Development and Execution of Military Training Program

Calian Group Ltd. - 20 March 2024
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Handover at Kärcher Futuretech in Schwaikheim

Kärcher Futuretech-Successful start to equipping the Bundeswehr with modern field kitchens

Kärcher Futuretech - 10 January 2024
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The Russian CBRN threat: How real is it, and is the West prepared?

As the war in Ukraine drags on, Russia could revert to chemical weapons, says a new report. But how would allies respond?

Anita Hawser - 27 October 2023
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Kärcher Futuretech

Kärcher Futuretech receives order from the Austrian Armed Forces

Kärcher Futuretech - 24 October 2023
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Kärcher Futuretech

German armed forces rely on decontamination agents from Kärcher Futuretech

Kärcher Futuretech - 09 October 2023
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STREAMLIGHT® LAUNCHES THE ULTRA-COMPACT EDC WEDGE® XT

Slim, High-Performance Light Designed for Easy Pocket Carry, One-Handed Use

Streamlight® Inc. - 10 August 2023
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STREAMLIGHT® LAUNCHES UPDATED RECHARGEABLE SPOTLIGHT

Sponsored Content: Waypoint® 400 Offers Greater Lumens and Candela for Enhanced Down-Range Lighting

Streamlight® Inc. - 16 June 2023
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STREAMLIGHT® MARKS 50 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING

SPONSORED CONTENT: Small Company Evolved Into Global Provider of Flashlights, Lanterns and Headlamps

Streamlight® Inc. - 17 April 2023
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STREAMLIGHT® LAUNCHES STINGER® COLOR-RITE® LIGHT

Sponsored Content: Streamlight® Inc.Stinger® Color-Rite®-Flashlight Allows Users to Better See the Colour Spectrum Under Low Light Conditions

Streamlight® Inc. - 24 January 2023
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STREAMLIGHT® WATERPROOF PORTABLE SCENE LIGHT ll

SPONSORED CONTENT: Turn to A Higher Power with The Portable Scene Light II

Streamlight Inc. - 10 November 2021
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Streamlight’s Hottest Flashlights for Tactical Applications

SPONSORED CONTENT: The Hottest Flashlights for Tactical Applications

Streamlight® Inc. - 02 November 2021
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Mobile Accommodation for German Soldiers

Kärcher Futuretech to provide German Armed Forces with mobile accommodation.

Kärcher Futuretech - 21 April 2021
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STREAMLIGHT® LAUNCHES TLR-10™ RAIL MOUNTED TACTICAL LIGHT

ADVERTISEMENT: Light Features Red Aiming Laser, Rear Switch Options; Delivers 1,000 Lumens

STREAMLIGHT® - 13 April 2021
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STREAMLIGHT® LAUNCHES TLR-7® SUB WEAPON LIGHT

Low Profile Tactical Light Fits Subcompact Railed Handguns; Delivers 500 Lumens

Streamlight Inc. - 19 February 2021
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STREAMLIGHT® LAUNCHES WEDGE™ RECHARGEABLE EDC LIGHT

STREAMLIGHT® launches WEDGE™ rechargeable EDC light, which delivers up to 1,000 Lumens.

Streamlight Inc. - 27 January 2021
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STREAMLIGHT® TLR-9™ RAIL MOUNTED TACTICAL LIGHT

Rear Switch Model Fits Full Frame Handguns; Delivers 1,000 Lumen Output

Streamlight Inc. - 12 November 2020
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STREAMLIGHT® LAUNCHES PROTAC® 90X USB

STREAMLIGHT® LAUNCHES PROTAC® 90X USB-Multi-Fuel EDC Light Delivers 1,000 Lumens

Streamlight Inc. - 26 October 2020
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Sensor Upgrade for British Army's CBRN Fuchs reconnaissance vehicle

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land wins Fuchs/Fox CBRN vehicle sustainment contract.

- 07 October 2020
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STREAMLIGHT® LAUNCHES SIDEWINDER BOOT®

Hands-Free Right Angle Military Light Features 185º Tilting Head, Red Slide Filter.

Streamlight Inc. - 18 September 2020
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Covid-19 Has Tested The Military Like Never Before

Army engineers design mobile pop-up test sites for Covid-19, as military confronts logistics challenge.

Anita Hawser - 26 April 2020
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Coronavirus Strikes French Naval Vessel

More than 600 COVID-19 positive cases reported on board French aircraft carrier.

Anita Hawser - 16 April 2020
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German Army Orders New Field Kitchens

Kärcher Futuretech wins German Armed Forces tender for new field kitchens.

Kärcher Futuretech - 06 April 2020
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New Temporary Hospital To Treat Coronavirus Patients

Military to provide support to temporary hospital with 4,000 beds for coronavirus patients.

- 24 March 2020
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SCHIEBEL CAMCOPTER® S-100

Schiebel's CAMCOPTER® S-100 impresses at Sulphur Sniffer Capability Test.

SCHIEBEL CAMCOPTER® S-100 - 02 March 2020
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Streamlight Siege® Series

The ultimate multi-function, bright and versatile lanterns

Streamlight Inc. - 25 November 2019
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STREAMLIGHT SIDEWINDER COMPACT® II

The most versatile military light in the world

Streamlight Inc. - 31 October 2019
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STREAMLIGHT PROTAC-90

Streamlight Inc. PROTAC-90-Everyday carry tactical flashlight

Streamlight Inc. - 01 July 2019
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STREAMLIGHT SIDEWINDER COMPACT

Streamlight Inc. Sidewinder- The most versatile Military light in the world

Streamlight Inc. - 07 May 2019
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3M PELTOR-NEWS

New ComTac Tactical headset from 3M PELTOR enables face-to-face communication in noisy environments.

3M PELTOR - 16 January 2019
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THIELMANN-Press Release

THIELMANN acquires German bulk containers company.

THIELMANN - 20 November 2018
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Declassified Hesco Collaboration

Declassified Hesco Collaboration: Working together to document Military stories

Hesco - 10 October 2018
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Using UAVs to Assess Hazardous Materials

BMT to build prototype for assessing hazardous materials using unmanned aerial vehicles.

- 13 October 2017
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Milipol Paris 2017 Online Counter Terror Report

Milipol Paris 2017: Technologies, equipment and issues impacting national security.

DPI - 20 September 2017
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Through Life Asset Management

A centralised solution for managing and tracking deployed defence assets more efficiently.

- 11 September 2017
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New Forms Of CBRN Protection

Survitec to preview new Bio Skin suit and man-portable stretcher for CBRN protection at DSEI.

- 08 September 2017
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Trump to Announce Major Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia

Arms deal could be worth up to $350bn over 10 years – one of the largest in history.

Mythili Sampathkumar Independent - New York - 22 May 2017
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MoD's Defence Equipment Plan Comes Up Short

The UK Ministry of Defence needs to find more savings to fund its future Equipment Plan.

- 30 January 2017
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FLIR Systems Acquires Prox Dynamics

FLIR Systems Acquires Prox Dynamics for $134 million in cash.

FLIR Systems - 30 November 2016
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Airborne Laser-Based Sensor Can Detect IEDs and Hazmat From Standoff Distance

SpectroDrone uses lasers and high-res cameras to detect explosives, IEDs and hazmat.

- 15 November 2016
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