CBRNE Defense

Minimizing the impacts and effects of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) events through detection, recognition, and technological initiatives.

Recent Inquiries

What studies have been done to show high touch point surfaces for U.S. Marine Corps vehicles?

What studies have been done to show high touch point surfaces for U.S. Marine Corps vehicles?

Can technical specifications (detection limits, detection time, and detectable agents) on fielded biological agent detectors be provided?

Can technical specifications (detection limits, detection time, and detectable agents) on fielded biological agent detectors be provided?

Projected Applications of Synthetic Biology for U.S. Army Protection, Detection, and Decontamination Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats

What are current and projected applications of synthetic biology for U.S. Army protection, detection, and decontamination against chemical, biological, and radiological threats?

Articles

The Joint Program Executive Officer for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) attended the fielding and demonstration of the Enhanced Maritime Biological Detection (EMBD) system on the USS Truxtun

Collaboration Leads to Capability: Enhanced Maritime Biological Detection System Increases Navy’s Defense Against Biological Threats

Norfolk Naval Station, VA   –  Currently, if a sailor needs to test for a biological agent aboard a ship, they use a variety of biosensors to detect the agent and collect a sample for follow-on and…

Identifying Pathogens in the Field With F-FAST

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – Future battlefields require an on-the-go approach to the identification of whatever biological threat our Warfighters may come across. One such approach – Far-Forward Advanced Sequencing Technology, or F-FAST – uses…

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JPEO-CBRND Successfully Fulfills First Year of Annual Procurement Requirement for BioThrax® (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed)

Frederick, MD  –  On July 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) fulfilled the final fiscal year (FY) 2024 delivery of 626,870 doses of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved BioThrax® (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed), a…

Webinars

The Clear and Present Threat of Chem-Bio and Data and Cyberscientific and Technological Tools and Techniques

Given the current global shift toward symmetrical warfare, major powers – and non-state proxies – are developing radical leveling and emerging technology for use as “deterrence leveraging” in both non-kinetic and kinetic engagements. Although regnant…

Novel Nuclear Forensics for the 21st Century

This work will demonstrate how ubiquitous radiological characterization can take place throughout all nuclear facilities for all nuclear material (even those facilities the United States does not know exist). The presentation will detail how this…

Radiation Biodosimetry: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go

In the case of radiological/nuclear (R/N) mass casualty incidents, several thousands of humans may be exposed to ionizing radiation. Timely assessment of radiation dose is critical for making an appropriate “lifesaving” clinical decision for those…

Events

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1st Annual EOD Technology & Bombing Prevention Summit

Join a premier gathering for professionals in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Public Safety Bomb Technicians, and Bombing Prevention communities. The EOD Technology and Bombing Prevention Summit offers an opportunity to network, gain knowledge, and explore…

11th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium

The 11th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will bring together experts, innovators, and policymakers to address critical challenges in explosive ordnance disposal, improvised explosive devices, and countermine operations. The 2024 Symposium will highlight cutting-edge research,…

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National Homeland Security Conference 2024

The National Homeland Security Conference brings together professionals in homeland security, law enforcement, fire, and emergency management. They include officials in federal agencies, nonprofit agencies, business owners, universities, and decision-makers to contribute or learn about…