---
title: "Army"
description: "CBRNe World provides those tasked with defending against CBRN and IED threats with the essential practical, scientific and political information. Access the current and previous issues of the magazine by registering as a member."
url: "https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/army"
date: "2026-07-30T21:46:54+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

[![](https://cbrneworld.com/images/Med-Eng_Bomb_Suit.jpg#thumbnail=%2C&srcset=1)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/us-army-selects-med-eng-to-protect-eod-teams)

 Written on 06 February 2019.

##  [US Army selects Med-Eng to protect EOD teams](https://cbrneworld.com/news/us-army-selects-med-eng-to-protect-eod-teams)

Med-Eng, LLC, a company of The Safariland Group, has announced it has been awarded a four-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply the United States Army with its 2nd generation Advanced Bomb Suit (ABS II) to protect the lives of front line soldiers conducting

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       Written on 23 October 2018.

##  [Siga and USAMRIID](https://cbrneworld.com/news/siga-and-usamriid)

Siga Technologies announced this month that they have entered in to an agreement with the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases USAMRIID) to study the post-exposure prophylactic use of TPOXX.

TPOXX is currently being stockpiled by the government as a treatment for...

       Written on 17 October 2018.

##  [Groundbreaking Research Shows Potential to Detect Opioid Exposure](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/groundbreaking-research-shows-potential-to-detect-opioid-exposure)

By looking at biomarkers in blood, scientists may be able to diagnose low-level opioid exposure as long as two weeks after the event, according to groundbreaking research at the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (RDECOM

...

       Written on 25 September 2018.

##  [Chemring and Smiths Detection win Army contracts](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/chemring-and-smiths-detection-win-army-contracts)

Chemring Sensors and Electronic Systems and Smiths Detection have each won a potential 10-year contract from the U.S. Army to develop platforms designed to detect aerosols, threat vapors and other chemical agents.

According to FedBizOpps, Chemring received a potential $838.5M contract and...

       Written on 09 August 2018.

##  [NIOSH CBRN Respiratory Protection Handbook](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/niosh-cbrn-respiratory-protection-handbook)

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has recently released an updated version of their CBRN Respiratory Protection Handbook. This guide covers everything you need to know including the available types of respiratory protection equipment for CBRN, respirator selection,

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       Written on 29 June 2018.

##  [Federal Resources’ Board Appoints Larry Gwaltney As Chief Executive Officer](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/federal-resources-board-appoints-larry-gwaltney-as-chief-executive-officer)

Federal Resources Supply Company announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Larry Gwaltney as Chief Executive Officer.

Federal Resources also announced that Robert McWilliams, current CEO and Chairman of the Federal Resources Board of Directors, will serve as President and...

       Written on 14 June 2018.

##  [CW destruction resumes at Pueblo](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/cw-destruction-resumes-at-pueblo)

After a nine-month shut down for repairs, the Pueblo Chemical Depot has been brought back online and is to resume destruction of the US CW stockpile.

The highly automated plant began a gradual restart this week, it could however take around 60 days to return to full operation.

        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/76/Black-hornet-product-image2-76e31e80.png)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/flir-announce-launch-of-next-generation-black-hornet-3-nano-uav)

 Written on 07 June 2018.

##  [FLIR announce launch of next-generation Black Hornet 3 Nano-UAV](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/flir-announce-launch-of-next-generation-black-hornet-3-nano-uav)

FLIR Systems, Inc. have announced the launch of the Black Hornet® 3 nano-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for use by global militaries, government agencies, and first responders. The Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS) is already the world’s smallest combat-proven nano-Unmanned

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       Written on 01 May 2018.

##  [FLIR receives order for DR-SKO Systems](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/flir-receives-order-for-dr-sko-systems)

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced on April 26th that it received a delivery order for 22 U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits (CBRN DR-SKO) systems. The delivery order is under a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity

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       Written on 12 April 2018.

##  [United States Air Force Selects Med-Eng EOD 10 Bomb Suit to Protect its EOD Teams](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/united-states-air-force-selects-med-eng-eod-10-bomb-suit-to-protect-its-eod)

Med-Eng®, a brand of The Safariland Group, today announced it has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide the United States Air Force (USAF) with the Med-Eng EOD® 10 bomb suit to protect personnel conducting Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

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       Written on 29 March 2018.

##  [Coriolis biocollectors tested under real conditions at the S/K Challenge in Dugway (USA)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/coriolis-biocollectors-tested-under-real-conditions-at-the-s-k-challenge-in)

Bertin Instruments will participate in the next S/K Challenge on May 7th to 18th, 2018, at the Dugway test site in the Utah desert (USA).

       Written on 29 March 2018.

##  [Second Sight MS delivered to the US Army](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/second-sight-ms-delivered-to-the-us-army)

Beginning of September 2017, the US Army contacted Bertin Corp., Bertin’s subsidiary in Washington, to purchase a Second Sight MS detector.

This instrument is the only chemical standoff gas detection device offering real time surveillance and source localization.

       Written on 29 March 2018.

##  [SaphyRAD MS, multiprobe military survey meter designed for fight against radioactive contaminations](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/saphyrad-ms-multiprobe-military-survey-meter-designed-for-fight-against-rad)

The SaphyRAD MS is the latest multi-probe survey meter designed for operations in harsh environment, to be used on military fields or by hazmat teams.

        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/85/SAS-85d82ea9.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/long-long-time-ago-i-can-still-remember)

 Written on 15 March 2018.

##  [Long, long time ago, I can still remember](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/long-long-time-ago-i-can-still-remember)

The recent Skripal case shows how far the CBRN capability in the UK has dropped

        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/e8/Bertin_Saphyrad_MS-e81cf828.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/bertins-new-generation-of-saphyrad-ms-fighting-against-radioactive-contamin)

 Written on 31 January 2018.

##  [Bertin's new generation of Saphyrad MS fighting against radioactive contaminations](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/bertins-new-generation-of-saphyrad-ms-fighting-against-radioactive-contamin)

The SaphyRAD MS, developed by Bertin, is the latest multi-probe survey meter designed for operations in harsh environment, to be used on military fields or by hazmat teams.

       Written on 16 January 2018.

##  [Government Scientific Source awarded contract to support CARA](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/government-scientific-source-awarded-contract-to-support-cara)

The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) on behalf of the US Army CBRNE Analytical Remediation Activity (CARA) has awarded a contract to Government Scientific Source for the provision of spectrometers to support the mission of CARA to the value of

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        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/component/ajax/?p=image&src=%7B%22file%22%3A%22images%2Fnews%2F_archive%2Fnews%2F2012_Convergence_77.jpg%22%2C%22thumbnail%22%3A%22%2C%22%7D&hash=61dc46ae)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/obituary-virginia-morlock)

 Written on 18 December 2017.

##  [Obituary - Virginia Morlock](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/obituary-virginia-morlock)

It is with great sadness that we heard last week about the passing of Virginia Morlock, Manager in the Mission Systems Strategy division at Northrop Grumman headquarters and so much more. I first became aware of Virginia in approximately 2008 when she attended our first CBRNe Convergence in

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       Written on 29 November 2017.

##  [Federal Resources Shares $8.2B R&D and Procurement Contract Award Under JE-RDAP Program](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/federal-resources-shares-8-2b-rd-and-procurement-contract-award-under-je-rd)

The U.S. Army Contracting Command and Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD), recently announced multiple awards for the $8.27B Joint Enterprise-Research, Development, Acquisition, and Production/Procurement (JE-RDAP) IDIQ contract vehicle.

       Written on 03 November 2017.

##  [Ouvry acquires SIM KIT® patent from Hotzone Solutions Group](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/ouvry-acquires-sim-kit-patent-from-hotzone-solutions-group)

French Company Ouvry, specialist in CBRN and personal protective systems, has announced it's acquisition of the SIM KIT® patent from Dutch Hotzone Solutions Group.

The chemical simulant kit, comprising of 3 unique realistic chemical warfare agents (CWA) simulants, is intended to be used in...

        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/9f/Federal_Resources_SmartRayVision-9f13fa07.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/federal-resources-awarded-contract-to-provide-smartrayvision-digital-x-ray)

 Written on 17 October 2017.

##  [Federal Resources awarded contract to provide SmartRayVision digital X-Ray system to Army EOD](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/federal-resources-awarded-contract-to-provide-smartrayvision-digital-x-ray)

The SmartRayVision DR X-Ray system is now the only DR X-Ray system to be approved for EOD use by NSWC IHEODTD, Indian Head, Maryland.

        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/60/Persistant_Systems-606f523a.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/persistent-systems-awarded-8-9-million-radio-contract-for-u-s-army-wmd-tea)

 Written on 11 October 2017.

##  [Persistent Systems Awarded $8.9 Million Radio Contract for U.S. Army WMD Teams](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/persistent-systems-awarded-8-9-million-radio-contract-for-u-s-army-wmd-tea)

Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) Technology and developer of Wave Relay®, announced on September 13 that it was awarded an $8.9 million contract award to provide more than 950 MPU5 radios to the U.S. Army National Guard’s Weapons of Mass

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       Written on 22 August 2017.

##  [National Guard and DOD develop UGV for CBRN incident response](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/national-guard-and-dod-develop-ugv-for-cbrn-incident-response)

The Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Division of the National Guard Bureau's Operations Directorate have teamed up with other DOD agencies to develop a robotic chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incident response capacity within the DoD.

       Written on 10 August 2017.

##  [Lockheed Martin Unveil Next Generation Air and Missile Defense Radar](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/lockheed-martin-unveil-next-generation-air-and-missile-defense-radar)

Unveiled at the annual Space & Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama, the active electronically scanned array (AESA) Radar for Engagement and Surveillance (ARES) is a representative full-scale prototype of the technology to support a modern, 360-degree capable sensor that the U.S.

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        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/component/ajax/?p=image&src=%7B%22file%22%3A%22images%2Fnews%2F_archive%2Fnews%2FCMA_SavannaEDSOps_BeforeOperations_051417.jpg%22%2C%22thumbnail%22%3A%22%2C%22%7D&hash=2b15b63b)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/teamwork-and-experience-pay-off-during-successful-destruction-mission)

 Written on 06 June 2017.

##  [Teamwork and experience pay off during successful destruction mission](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/teamwork-and-experience-pay-off-during-successful-destruction-mission)

A World War II-era munition containing mustard agent, recovered in Illinois last year, was safely destroyed on-site on May 14 by a team from Maryland that specializes in this type of mission.

       Written on 09 March 2017.

##  [FLIR Systems Receives Delivery Order Totaling $54.2 Million from the U.S. Department of Defense for](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/flir-systems-receives-delivery-order-totaling-54-2-million-from-the-u-s-de)

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced today that it has received a delivery order for 50 U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits (CBRN DR-SKO) systems. The delivery order is under a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity

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       Written on 24 February 2017.

##  [L3 Sonoma EO Announces Chemical Surface Detector Contract Award](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/l3-sonoma-eo-announces-chemical-surface-detector-contract-award)

L3 Sonoma EO announced today that it has been named as a prime contractor on the Chemical Surface Detector (CSD) contract by the Joint Project Manager for Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Contamination Avoidance (JPM NBCCA) within the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological

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        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/9d/David_Winkel_award-9df76fae.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/battelles-david-winkel-receives-prestigious-billy-richardson-award)

 Written on 16 December 2016.

##  [Battelle’s David Winkel Receives Prestigious Billy Richardson Award](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/battelles-david-winkel-receives-prestigious-billy-richardson-award)

The Dr. Billy Richardson Award for young NBC Researchers recognizes young leaders who are committed to nuclear, biological and chemical defense. Winkel is the third Battelle researcher to win this award. An 11-year employee at Battelle, Winkel has tested joint service general purpose masks and

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        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/component/ajax/?p=image&src=%7B%22file%22%3A%22images%2Fnews%2F_archive%2Fnews%2Flacz-high-res_%28002%29.jpg%22%2C%22thumbnail%22%3A%22%2C%22%7D&hash=f849451b)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/federal-resources-announces-4th-annual-experiencefr-exhibition-featuring-gu)

 Written on 23 November 2016.

##  [Federal Resources Announces 4th Annual ExperienceFR Exhibition Featuring Guest Speaker, Kevin Lacz](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/federal-resources-announces-4th-annual-experiencefr-exhibition-featuring-gu)

Always wanted to meet Kevin Lacz, author of \\"The Last Punisher\\" and veteran of the Battle of Ramadi? Then head to Federal Resources 4th annual ExperienceFR Exhibition, scheduled for December 8, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia.

        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/7d/6-7df1952e.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/bitter-as-the-cud)

 Written on 18 October 2016.

##  [Bitter as the cud](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/bitter-as-the-cud)

Brigadier General Hajar Ismail, director of coordination and relations for the Kurdistan regional government and Ministry of Peshmerga, talks to Gwyn Winfield about what chemical weapon attacks to expect in Northern Iraq

       Written on 03 August 2016.

##  [Battelle’s Chemical Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Defense Group Wins Two](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/battelles-chemical-biological-radiological-nuclear-and-explosives-cbrne-def)

$192 million in services to the U.S. Army over five years

        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/dc/Roy_Bio-dc15b969.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/jtf-cs-bids-farewell-to-roy)

 Written on 22 July 2016.

##  [JTF-CS bids farewell to Roy](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/jtf-cs-bids-farewell-to-roy)

U.S. Army MG Richard J. Gallant assumes command of Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS), replacing U.S. Army MG William F. Roy during a change of command ceremony.

       Written on 26 May 2016.

##  [Milrem’s First-of-its-kind Autonomous Ground Vehicle Successfully Passes First Set of Military Tests](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/milrems-ugv-passes-tests)

THeMIS (Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System) vehicle—unique for its modular design—tested under conditions of the Kevadtorm military exercise.

       Written on 16 May 2016.

##  [SRC’s Aklus Shield System Selected for Next Phase of JUPITR Biosurveillance Program](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/srcs-aklus-shield-system-selected-for-next-phase-of-jupitr-biosurveillance)

The newly designed Aklus Shield “C-Model” system to be showcased at Eurosatory conference in June.

       Written on 27 January 2016.

##  [Battelle Wins Joint Enterprise Contracted Logistics and Services Support](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/battelle-wins-joint-enterprise-contracted-logistics-and-services-support)

Battelle Wins Joint Enterprise Contracted Logistics and Services Support (JE-CLaSS) Contract to Provide Broad Array of Chemical and Biological Defense Technical Services. Battelle qualified to bid for $900 million in technical work for Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological

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        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/c4/Aklus_Shield_on_Soldiers-c47928d7.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/u-s-military-awards-follow-on-jupitr-contract-to-src-inc)

 Written on 08 October 2015.

##  [U.S. Military Awards Follow-On JUPITR Contract to SRC, Inc.](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/u-s-military-awards-follow-on-jupitr-contract-to-src-inc)

SRC’s Aklus Shield Biological Defense Systems Will Increase the Speed and Ease of Biosurveillance Capabilities for the United States Forces in the Korean Peninsula.

**Please click on the title to read the press release in its entirety**

        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/66/dseI2-66f4408c.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/dsei-day-2)

 Written on 24 September 2015.

##  [Dsei day #2](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/dsei-day-2)

A rather belated roundup of the second day at DSEi

       Written on 26 August 2015.

##  [20th CBRNE Command deliver leaders course](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/20th-cbrne-command-deliver-leaders-course)

Soldiers from the 20th CBRNE Command took the fight to mock enemy forces during the second iteration of the CBRNE Leaders Course.

       Written on 30 July 2015.

##  [Flaming, purging breath!](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/flaming-purging-breath)

Brig. Gen. William E. King IV, the commanding general of 20th CBRNE Command (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives), was the guest speaker at the National Capital Regional Green Dragon Ball

       Written on 29 June 2015.

##  [Smiths Detection lands Colpro contract](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/smiths-detection-lands-colpro-contract)

Smiths Detection announced a $27.7 million follow-on production order from the Department of the Army for Chemical Biological Protective Shelters (CBPS).

       Written on 27 April 2015.

##  [Chemists seek end to chemical warfare on centenary of its first use](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/chemists-seek-end-to-chemical-warfare-on-centenary-of-its-first-use)

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has issued a declaration stating their commitment to worldwide disarmament on the centenary of the first use of a chemical weapon. Chemists representing a number of international societies have also called for their 'complete

...

       Written on 11 November 2014.

##  [Down the slippery slope](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/down-the-slippery-slope)

The Universities of Bradford and Bath have produced a joint report highlighting how contemporary chemical and life science research may potentially be applied to the study or creation of incapacitating chemical agent weapons.

       Written on 10 October 2014.

##  [A busy year](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/a-busy-year)

EOD operatives from the 20th CBRNE Command dealt with more than 2,000 calls in 12 months

        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/44/PAR8x8_FNSS-44c88c4b.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/environics-lands-a-brace)

 Written on 12 September 2014.

##  [Environics lands a brace](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/environics-lands-a-brace)

Environics have been busy boys and girls over the summer holidays with a brace of new orders

       Written on 05 August 2014.

##  [Building protection](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/building-protection)

HDT and Buffalo BioBlower team up to offer building protection

       Written on 24 July 2014.

##  [Phoenix Force](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/phoenix-force)

20th CBRNE Command demonstrated its readiness, agility and adaptability during Exercise Atropian Phoenix.

        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/5d/CoBRA_during_game-5d90633e.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/cobras-world-cup-picture)

 Written on 24 July 2014.

##  [Cobra's World Cup Picture](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/cobras-world-cup-picture)

Defense Group, manufacturer of CoBRA software, announced that they had been helping provide a Common Operating Picture to the Brazilian government during the World Cup.

       Written on 21 July 2014.

##  [Being decisive](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/being-decisive)

20th CBRNE Command are integrating into decisive action training rotations at the U.S. Army combat training centers. Effectively this means being able to demonstrated the task force's ability to respond to CBRNE hazards in support of combat operations.

        [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/8d/Tim_Knight_-_Argon_Electronics-8de37eb7.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/the-argon-knight)

 Written on 18 March 2014.

##  [The Argon Knight](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/the-argon-knight)

Tim Knight to join Argon Electronics as Business Development Manager

       Written on 15 January 2014.

##  [Next verse, same as the first](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/next-verse-same-as-the-first)

Further chemical attacks in Syria?

       Written on 11 November 2013.

##  [Howzat!!](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/howzat)

Avon Protection sponsors Combined Services Cricket Association (CSCA) tour of India

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