--- title: "Weapons" 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/weapons" date: "2026-07-30T21:46:56+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/58/OPCW_Signature_-_Centred_-_RGB-58c009c5.png)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/opcw-releases-5th-report-to-identify-perpetrators-of-chemical-weapons-use-in-syria) Written on 26 January 2026. ## [OPCW releases 5th report to identify perpetrators of chemical weapons use in Syria](https://cbrneworld.com/news/opcw-releases-5th-report-to-identify-perpetrators-of-chemical-weapons-use-in-syria) - eDocman Files: 3873 - FIFTH REPORT BY THE OPCW INVESTIGATION AND IDENTIFICATION TEAM Originally published by the OPCW The Secretariat of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’s [fifth report](https://organisationfortheprohibitionofchemicalweaponsopcw.cmail19.com/t/d-l-gikojt-ihuhjikyti-y/) concludes there are reasonable grounds to ... [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/58/OPCW_Signature_-_Centred_-_RGB-58c009c5.png)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/statement-by-h-e-ambassador-maksym-kononenko-permanent-representative-of-ukraine-to-the-opcw-at-the-102nd-session-of-the-executive-council) Written on 20 March 2023. ## [Statement by H.E. Ambassador Maksym Kononenko, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the OPCW at the 102nd session of the Executive Council](https://cbrneworld.com/news/statement-by-h-e-ambassador-maksym-kononenko-permanent-representative-of-ukraine-to-the-opcw-at-the-102nd-session-of-the-executive-council) Below is the full satement made by H.E. Ambassador Maksym Kononenko, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the OPCW at the 102nd session of the Executive Council Mr Chairperson, Director-General, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, ... [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/8b/UN-Logo-8bade047.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/as-gaps-inconsistencies-remain-syria-s-chemical-weapons-declaration-cannot-be-considered-accurate-senior-official-tells-security-council) Written on 06 January 2023. ## [As Gaps, Inconsistencies Remain, Syria’s Chemical Weapons Declaration Cannot Be Considered Accurate, Senior Official Tells Security Council](https://cbrneworld.com/news/as-gaps-inconsistencies-remain-syria-s-chemical-weapons-declaration-cannot-be-considered-accurate-senior-official-tells-security-council) Meeting covergae of the UN Security Council's 9235th meeting, originally published on UN website. Syria must fully cooperate with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to close all outstanding issues related to its declaration, a senior United Nations ... [![](https://cbrneworld.com/images/News-Images/BGCAPP_Munitions.png#thumbnail=%2C&srcset=1)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/bgcapp-sept-2023-completion-eyed-for-destruction-of-u-s-chemical-weapons-stockpile) Written on 19 December 2022. ## [BGCAPP: Sept. 2023 completion eyed for destruction of U.S. chemical weapons stockpile](https://cbrneworld.com/news/bgcapp-sept-2023-completion-eyed-for-destruction-of-u-s-chemical-weapons-stockpile) Originally published in the Richmond Register During the Dec. 14, 2022 meeting of the Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission (CAC) and the Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board (CDCAB), it was estimated that the Blue Grass Chemical Agent Destruction ... [![](https://cbrneworld.com/images/News-Images/PEOACWA_Logo.jpg#thumbnail=%2C&srcset=1)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/final-chemical-weapons-destruction-campaign-begins-in-pueblo) Written on 04 March 2022. ## [Final Chemical Weapons Destruction Campaign Begins in Pueblo](https://cbrneworld.com/news/final-chemical-weapons-destruction-campaign-begins-in-pueblo) The [Static Detonation Chamber (SDC)](https://www.peoacwa.army.mil/2021/04/06/facts-static-detonation-chamber/) complex began operations at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot (PCD) Feb. 19, 2022, marking the start of the final chemical ... [![](https://cbrneworld.com/images/News-Images/acwa.jpg#thumbnail=%2C&srcset=1)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/static-detonation-chambers-likely-to-be-used-to-destroy-pueblo-s-final-chemical-weapons) Written on 20 January 2022. ## [Static detonation chambers likely to be used to destroy Pueblo's final chemical weapons](https://cbrneworld.com/news/static-detonation-chambers-likely-to-be-used-to-destroy-pueblo-s-final-chemical-weapons) Destruction of the U.S. chemical weapons stockpile located in two states has reached the 75% completion mark, with a combined total of more than 2,352 U.S. tons of chemical agent destroyed as of Jan. 14, 2022. For the final push to destroy the remaining stockpile at the Pueblo Chemical ... [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/ab/Middle-East-Map-abc3d3f2.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/un-official-unsure-chemical-weapons-completely-eliminated-from-syria) Written on 12 January 2021. ## [UN official: Unsure chemical weapons completely eliminated from Syria](https://cbrneworld.com/news/un-official-unsure-chemical-weapons-completely-eliminated-from-syria) From Middle East Monitor [... ](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20210107-un-official-unsure-chemical-weapons-completely-eliminated-from-syria/) [![](https://cbrneworld.com/images/News-Images/Bechtel.jpg#thumbnail=%2C&srcset=1)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/u-s-government-extends-bechtel-contract-for-chemical-weapons-destruction) Written on 06 April 2020. ## [U.S. Government Extends Bechtel Contract for Chemical Weapons Destruction](https://cbrneworld.com/news/u-s-government-extends-bechtel-contract-for-chemical-weapons-destruction) The United States government has formally added three years to the current Bechtel contract to destroy 2,600 tons of surplus chemical weapons stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot in Colorado, adding provisions to accelerate the destruction to meet commitments to Congress and ... [![](https://cbrneworld.com/images/News-Images/PEOACWA_Logo.jpg#thumbnail=%2C&srcset=1)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/pcapp-reaches-half-way-mark) Written on 27 February 2020. ## [PCAPP Reaches Half Way Mark](https://cbrneworld.com/news/pcapp-reaches-half-way-mark) It was announced on February 26th that the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant has reached the half way mark, and has destroyed 50% of the obsolete chemical munitions stored at Pueblo Chemical Depot. 50% equates to around 220,000 munitions, ... [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/15/Pipe_Bomb_in_Home_Depot_Case-15d947bb.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/florida-woman-arrested-with-pipe-bombs-in-her-bedroom) Written on 09 October 2019. ## [Florida woman arrested with pipe bombs in her bedroom](https://cbrneworld.com/news/florida-woman-arrested-with-pipe-bombs-in-her-bedroom) Acting on a tip from her parents, Tampa Bay area authorities said Friday they arrested a 27-year-old woman obsessed with the Columbine and Oklahoma City mass killings and discovered pipe bombs, weapons and bomb making materials in her bedroom. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad ... [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/d4/palace-3632201_1920-d4a2deca.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/royal-decree-bans-use-of-chemical-weapons) Written on 10 May 2019. ## [Royal decree bans use of chemical weapons](https://cbrneworld.com/news/royal-decree-bans-use-of-chemical-weapons) On May 8th His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman passed five royal decrees, one of which involved banning the use of chemical weapons. According to reports in the Times of Oman, Royal Decree No.39/2019, which implements the agreement of prohibiting chemical weapons ... Written on 22 October 2018. ## [UK to procure nuclear and radiological detection vehicles](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/uk-to-procure-nuclear-and-radiological-detection-vehicles) Counter terrorism officers in the UK are to be equipped with a fleet of 10 nuclear and radiological detection vehicles in a bid to trace weapons-grade materials in the UK. The Home Office lodged a procurement notice last month stating that ministers are inviting bids for between five and 10... Written on 19 October 2018. ## [AirBoss to deliver protective equipment for ADF’s Land 2110 Phase 1B](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/airboss-to-deliver-protective-equipment-for-adfs-land-2110-phase-1b) Leidos Australia has awarded a contract to AirBoss Defense for the delivery of protective equipment to the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) Land 2110 Phase 1B programme. The Land 2110 Phase 1B CBRN defence capability facilities project will provide force protection to its deployed personnel,... Written on 10 October 2018. ## [DroneShield releases DroneCannon Remote Weapon (RW) TM](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/droneshield-releases-dronecannon-remote-weapon-rw-tm) DroneShield announced today the release of their newest product the DroneCannon Remote Weapon (RW). Historically, DroneShield has focused on “soft kill” counterdrone solutions, which means that DroneShield’s products interdict drones through technological interference rather than physical... Written on 04 October 2018. ## [FLIR receives $28.7m award for MPCAD from US Army](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/flir-receives-28-7m-award-for-mpcad-from-us-army) FLIR Systems has received an award from the United States Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEOCBRND) in support of the Multi-Phase Chemical Agent Detector (MPCAD) program. The Other Transaction Authority... Written on 02 October 2018. ## [FLIR receives $28.7m award for NGCD from US Army](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/flir-receives-28-7m-award-for-ngcd-from-us-army) On October 1st FLIR Systems announced they have received an award for the Next Generation Chemical Detector (NGCD) from the from the United States Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) in support of the ... Written on 29 June 2018. ## [The Fourth is with you… always](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/the-fourth-is-with-you-always) The recent Special Session at the OPCW could have major ramifications for the future of the organisation Written on 14 June 2018. ## [Man arrested in Cologne for possession of Ricin](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/man-arrested-in-cologne-for-possession-of-ricin) Police in Germany have issued an arrest warrant for a 29 year old Tunisian man after Ricin was discovered in his apartment in Cologne. Public prosecutors suspect the Tunisian citizen of violating the War Weapons Control Act and are investigating whether he was preparing a \"serious act of... Written on 15 May 2018. ## [OPEC CBRNe to supply global defence market from Scottish Headquarters](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/opec-cbrne-to-supply-global-defence-market-from-scottish-headquarters) The opening of its first office in Larbert, Scotland on 2 May 2018 signalled the start of even bigger things within the global defence market for specialty CBRN apparel brand, OPEC CBRNe. With more than 100 key influencers and suppliers, trade representatives and key international decision... 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 ... Written on 25 January 2018. ## [French Initiative](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/french-initiative) France hosts launch of “International Partnership Against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons” On 23 January 2018 the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs hosted the launch of the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons. Its creation... 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 ... Written on 14 December 2017. ## [Argon Electronics-How to ensure the highest levels of safety in CBRNe training scenarios](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/argon-electronics-how-to-ensure-the-highest-levels-of-safety-in-cbrne-train) Prominent world events, such as the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the Ebola outbreak and the use of chemical weapons in countries such as Syria and Iraq, highlight the vital importance for the US military and first response units worldwide to be prepared for the most demanding of chemical, ... [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/5b/908_Devices-12-12-17-5b003f7a.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/908-devices-awarded-10-year-contract-through-u-s-department-of-defense-cbr) Written on 12 December 2017. ## [908 Devices Awarded 10-Year Contract Through U.S. Department of Defense CBRN Program](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/908-devices-awarded-10-year-contract-through-u-s-department-of-defense-cbr) 908 Devices, a pioneer of analytical devices for chemical and biomolecule analysis, announced it has been awarded a 10-year fielded contract through the United States Department of Defense’s (DOD) Joint Enterprise-Research, Development, Acquisition, and Production/Procurement (JE-RDAP) omnibus ... 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 29 November 2017. ## [Smiths Detection Receives Order for Vehicle Scanning Technology From US Customs & Border Protection](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/smiths-detection-receives-order-for-vehicle-scanning-technology-from-us-cus) Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) announced orders totaling $7.1 million for HCVM e35 NA and ScanVan technologies under existing indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Written on 14 November 2017. ## [European forces decide they can do without the UK](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/european-forces-decide-they-can-do-without-the-uk) France and Germany edged toward achieving a 70-year-old ambition to integrate European defenses on Monday, signing a pact with 21 other EU governments to fund, develop and deploy armed forces after Britain’s decision to quit the bloc. European Union foreign and defence ministers attended a ... [![](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 ... Written on 28 September 2017. ## [Russia completes the destruction of chemical weapons stockpile](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/russia-completes-the-destruction-of-chemical-weapons-stockpile) Yesterday the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü of Turkey, congratulated Russia on completing the destruction of its chemical weapon stockpile which originally totaled 39967 agent tonnes (i.e., excluding munition ... [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/64/OPEC_CBRNe_Kestrel-6437ab84.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/remploys-back) Written on 06 September 2017. ## [Remploy's back...](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/remploys-back) Opec CBRNe, the new name for Remploy Frontline products, snags preferred ensemble for Australian government [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/b0/Flir_identiFINDERR300-b0b8f6d6.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/flir-systems-receives-delivery-order-totaling-10-5-million-from-the-u-s-de) Written on 30 August 2017. ## [FLIR Systems Receives Delivery Order Totaling $10.5 Million from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/flir-systems-receives-delivery-order-totaling-10-5-million-from-the-u-s-de) FLIR Systems has received a delivery order for FLIR identiFINDER® R300 spectroscopic personal radiation detectors (SPRDs). The delivery order is under a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Domestic Nuclear Detection ... 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 31 July 2017. ## [The Great Elector](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/the-great-elector) John Hart, from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), on the potential candidates for leading the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Written on 20 July 2017. ## [Battelle Wins Contract to Help Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/battelle-wins-contract-to-help-combat-weapons-of-mass-destruction) Battelle announced yesterday it has received a Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) Homeland Defense & Security Technical Area Task (HD TAT) award supporting the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Division. Written on 03 July 2017. ## [Khan Shaykhun and the FFM](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/khan-shaykhun-and-the-ffm) On 29 June the OPCW’s Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) in Syria issued its report concluding that sarin had been used at Khan Shaykhun (Idlib Governate) on 4 April 2017 Written on 21 June 2017. ## [Arktis set for exciting growth plans following $10 million investment](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/arktis-set-for-exciting-growth-plans-following-10-million-investment1) Arktis Radiation Detectors is set to accelerate growth plans and the market reach of its innovative radiation detection product line following major additional funding from new and existing investors Written on 24 April 2017. ## [Russia disposes of 97.6% of its chemical weapon stockpiles](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/russia-disposes-of-97-6-of-its-chemical-weapon-stockpiles) Interfax announced that Russia has disposed of more than 39,000 tonnes of its stockpiles of chemical warfare agents as of April 20 Written on 05 April 2017. ## [Battelle and Nanotherapeutics Form Alliance to Speed Up Process of Industry](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/battelle-and-nanotherapeutics-form-alliance-to-speed-up-process-of-industry) Battelle and Nanotherapeutics Form Alliance to Speed Up Process of Industry Bringing Medical Countermeasures to Market Focus is on vaccines and therapeutics to counter Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats to U.S. Armed Forces 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 ... Written on 22 February 2017. ## [Saab to deliver CBRN equipment to INTERPOL](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/saabtodelivercbrnequipment-to-interpol) The CBRN sampling equipment and a certified transport packaging container will be delivered to INTERPOL's BioTerrorism Prevention Unit. [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/a3/Q22140124_m-a3bd4958.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/chemical-biological-radiological-and-nuclear-cbrn-security-research-report) Written on 22 February 2017. ## [Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Security - Research Report, Drivers and Restr](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/chemical-biological-radiological-and-nuclear-cbrn-security-research-report) Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) security includes the protective and preventive measures to combat situations which involve these hazardous agents. CBRN security is a growing market worldwide owing to the concerns for protection of civilian lives and maintenance of ... Written on 14 February 2017. ## [Defense Threat Reduction Agency Awards Leidos Prime Contract](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/defense-threat-reduction-agency-awards-leidos-prime-contract) Leidos, a global science and technology company, was awarded a contract by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to support DTRA's Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (CBEP) and Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program through a worldwide Scientific & Technical Engagement ... Written on 13 February 2017. ## [Arktis set for exciting growth plans following $10 million investment](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/arktis-set-for-exciting-growth-plans-following-10-million-investment) Arktis Radiation Detectors is set to accelerate growth plans and the market reach of its innovative radiation detection product line following major additional funding from new and existing investors. Written on 05 January 2017. ## [Arktis radiation detectors set for exciting growth plans following $10M investment](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/arktis-radiation-detectors-set-for-exciting-growth-plans-following-10m-inve) Swiss venture capital firms b-to-v Partners AG and Aventic Partners AG have joined existing investors in committing $10m in new funding to help develop next generation systems [![](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 ... Written on 10 November 2016. ## [New BWC NGO?](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/new-bwc-ngo) BWC review conference saw the launch of a new NGO Written on 07 November 2016. ## [SMITHS DETECTION INC.’S DUAL-VIEW HI-SCAN 180180-2IS PRO QUALIFIES FOR TSA’S AIR CARGO SCREENING TEC](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/smiths-detection-inc-s-dual-view-hi-scan-180180-2is-pro-qualifies-for-tsas) Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) today announces that its advanced dual-view X-ray cargo scanner, the HI-SCAN 180180-2is pro, has become its latest system to be accepted into the “qualified” section of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)’s Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL). Written on 27 October 2016. ## [CBRNe advice for the new US President](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/cbrne-advice-for-the-new-us-president) With only one week to go until CBRNe Convergence 2016 in San Diego, and the Presidential election results due shortly afterwards, we asked one of our key speakers what CBRN issues the new President will be facing. [![](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 14 September 2016. ## [Smiths Detection’s TRACE-PRO™ now identifies the explosive - TATP](https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers/smiths-detections-trace-pro-now-identifies-the-explosive-tatp) Watford, 14 September, 2016 – Smiths Detection’s newly launched TRACE-PRO™, a non-radioactive, hand-held explosive threat detector, now has the additional capability to detect and identify TATP (Triacetone Triperoxide). This was the explosive substance used in the terrorist attack in Brussels ... ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/weapons#organization", "name": "CBRNe World Magazine", "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.", "email": "enquiries@cbrneworld.net", "url": "https://cbrneworld.com", "telephone": "+447504613126", "logo": "https://cbrneworld.com/images/default/Asset%201.png", "image": "https://cbrneworld.com/images/default/Asset%201.png", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "3a Upper High Street", "addressCountry": "GB", "addressLocality": "Winchester", "addressRegion": "Hampshire", "postalCode": "SO23 8UT" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/cbrneworld", "https://twitter.com/cbrneworld", "https://www.linkedin.com/company/cbrne-world", "https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealCBRNeWorld" ] } ``` ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Weapons", "item": "https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/weapons" } ] } ```