--- title: "Subscribers" 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/news/subscribers?start=1404" date: "2026-07-31T17:50:20+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ## [Block chosen for Phase II of IARPA program](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=227:block-chosen-for-phase-ii-of-iarpa-program&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 16 January 2018. Block Mems LLC have been awarded Phase II of the Intelligence Advanced Research Programs Activity (IARPA) Program for the standoff detection of explosives and toxic chemical threats. Under Phase I, Block successfully demonstrated the ability to detect trace quantities of explosives and other threats on multiple surfaces at 1 and 5 meter standoff distances in a few seconds. The contract value of the program is now at $10.7 Million. and is managed by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.“I am very pleased to receive the second Phase of the SILMARILS Program,” said Dr. Anish Goyal, Block’s VP of Technology and Principal Investigator of the SILMARILS Program at Block. [Security](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/security), [Chemical](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/chemical), [Defense](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/defense), [Explosive](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/explosive), [Warfare](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/warfare) [Read more …Block chosen for Phase II of IARPA program](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=227:block-chosen-for-phase-ii-of-iarpa-program&catid=12) ## [Government Scientific Source awarded contract to support CARA](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=228:government-scientific-source-awarded-contract-to-support-cara&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 16 January 2018. 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 $840,958.20. Government Scientific Source, Inc. (GSS) is a supplier of laboratory products and equipment to federal, state, and municipal government. Established in December 1991 as a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), GSS maintains multiple GSA federal supply schedules, IDIQ contracts, and customized B2B e-commerce platforms, to facilitate procurement administration and compliance. [CBRNe](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/cbrne), [Chemical](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/chemical), [Military](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/military), [Army](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/army), [Biological](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/biological), [Weapons](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/weapons), [Defense](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/defense), [Explosive](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/explosive), [Warfare](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/warfare) [Read more …Government Scientific Source awarded contract to support CARA](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=228:government-scientific-source-awarded-contract-to-support-cara&catid=12) ## [Hawaiian Missile Threat Mishap](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=229:hawaii-missile-threat-mishap&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 15 January 2018. On Saturday 13th the residents of Hawaii received a shocking emergency alert notification stating \\"BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL,\\" the message, which went out on TV, Radio and cellphones transpired to be a false alarm and a second emergency alert was sent to phones 38 minutes after the initial message confirming this. Commander David Benham, a spokesman for US Pacific Command confirmed in a statement that there is no threat: \"USPACOM has detected no ballistic missile threat to Hawaii,\" the statement read. \"Earlier message was sent in error. State of Hawaii will send out a correction message as soon as possible.\" [Emergency](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/emergency) [Read more …Hawaiian Missile Threat Mishap](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=229:hawaii-missile-threat-mishap&catid=12) ## [CDC Grand Rounds Update](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=230:cdc-grand-rounds-update&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 15 January 2018. On January 5th we posted a story that the CDC would be holding a Grand Rounds session on 'Response to a Nuclear Detonation' The CDC have now changed the planned programme and will be holding the rounds on “Public Health Response to Severe Influenza” instead [Read more …CDC Grand Rounds Update](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=230:cdc-grand-rounds-update&catid=12) [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/00/908_Devices_logo-009b69a2.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231:908-devices-launches-drug-hunter-mission-mode-to-combat-fentanyl-and-high-p&catid=12) ## [908 Devices Launches Drug Hunter Mission Mode to Combat Fentanyl and High Priority Drugs](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231:908-devices-launches-drug-hunter-mission-mode-to-combat-fentanyl-and-high-p&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 12 January 2018. 908 Devices, a pioneer of analytical devices for chemical and biomolecule analysis, today announced a new software update for MX908™, which includes the introduction of a new mission mode – Drug Hunter. [Detection](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/detection), [Emergency](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/emergency), [Threat](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/threat), [Identification](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/identification), [CBRNe](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/cbrne), [Chemical](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/chemical), [Military](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/military), [Biological](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/biological), [Nuclear](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/nuclear), [Radiological](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/radiological), [Explosive](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/explosive), [Warfare](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/warfare) [Read more …908 Devices Launches Drug Hunter Mission Mode to Combat Fentanyl and High Priority Drugs](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231:908-devices-launches-drug-hunter-mission-mode-to-combat-fentanyl-and-high-p&catid=12) [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/32/latitude-fentanyl-filtered-hood_(002)-322325c4.png)](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232:mystaire-inc-release-the-latitude-fentanyl-filtered-hood&catid=12) ## [Mystaire® Inc, release the Latitude™ Fentanyl Filtered Hood](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232:mystaire-inc-release-the-latitude-fentanyl-filtered-hood&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 11 January 2018. Mystaire® Inc, Creedmoor NC announces the release of the Latitude™ Fentanyl Filtered Hood, which provides law enforcement professionals with another safety tool when handling fentanyl and its analogues. Latitude maximizes user accessibility and incorporates redundant filtration for added safety and easy maintenance. The Latitude fentanyl filtered hood was designed with rear wall pre-filter and HEPA filtration. This design pulls potentially harmful particulate away from the operator’s breathing zone in an even horizontal airflow path, increasing particulate capture. [Read more …Mystaire® Inc, release the Latitude™ Fentanyl Filtered Hood](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232:mystaire-inc-release-the-latitude-fentanyl-filtered-hood&catid=12) ## [FUNder GCATS](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=233:funder-gcats&catid=12) Written by Katy Delaney on 10 January 2018. Battelle has been awarded a contract by the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) to develop threat assessment software to help prevent the creation of dangerous organisms. IARPA’s Functional Genomic and Computational Assessment of Threats (Fun GCAT) program is aimed at the creation of a critical new capability to counter potential threats associated with advancements in biotechnology. [Security](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/security), [Threat](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/threat), [Biological](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/biological), [Contract](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/contract) [Read more …FUNder GCATS](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=233:funder-gcats&catid=12) ## [First Line Technology Awarded 10-Year Contract Through U.S. Department of Defense CBRN Program](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=234:first-line-technology-awarded-10-year-contract-through-u-s-department-of-d&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 09 January 2018. First Line Technology, a leading provider of disaster preparedness and emergency response equipment, 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 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. [Emergency](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/emergency), [Equipment](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/equipment), [Chemical](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/chemical), [Biological](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/biological), [Radiological](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/radiological), [Contract](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/contract), [Defense](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/defense), [Decontamination](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/decontamination), [Warfare](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/warfare) [Read more …First Line Technology Awarded 10-Year Contract Through U.S. Department of Defense CBRN Program](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=234:first-line-technology-awarded-10-year-contract-through-u-s-department-of-d&catid=12) ## [CDP back in the live agent training business](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=235:cdp-back-in-the-live-agent-training-business&catid=12) Written by Johnny Van Winkle on 08 January 2018. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) announced today that the Center will resume using nerve agents and biologicals in some of its hazardous materials training courses on Jan. 11. [Emergency](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/emergency), [Chemical](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/chemical), [Biological](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/biological), [Nuclear](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/nuclear), [Radiological](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/radiological) [Read more …CDP back in the live agent training business](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=235:cdp-back-in-the-live-agent-training-business&catid=12) ## [CDC to hold Grand Rounds on Public Health Response to a Nuclear Detonation](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=236:cdc-to-hold-grand-rounds-on-public-health-response-to-a-nuclear-detonation&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 05 January 2018. On January 16th 2018 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) the CDC will be holding a Grand Rounds webcast to disseminate information on what public health programs have done on a federal, state, and local level to prepare for a nuclear detonation. there will also be an opportunity to learn how planning and preparation efforts for a nuclear detonation are similar and different from other emergency response planning efforts. [Radiation](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/radiation) [Read more …CDC to hold Grand Rounds on Public Health Response to a Nuclear Detonation](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=236:cdc-to-hold-grand-rounds-on-public-health-response-to-a-nuclear-detonation&catid=12) ## [Block Chosen for $8B JPEO-CBD Contract](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=237:block-chosen-for-8b-jpeo-cbd-contract&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 21 December 2017. Block MEMS, has been selected to participate in an $8,276,161,000 contract for Joint Enterprise Research, Development, Acquisition, Production and Procurement (JE-RDAP) program to support research, development and sale of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN), and high-yield explosives defense systems, capabilities, equipment, supplies and material. The JE-RDAP is an enterprise-wide omnibus Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle awarded by the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD) and will be used to execute activities related to their mission to protect the nation against Weapons of Mass Destruction.Block’s products are based on the use of Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy for detection of Chemical Threats and fit well within the scope of the JE-RDAP. [Read more …Block Chosen for $8B JPEO-CBD Contract](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=237:block-chosen-for-8b-jpeo-cbd-contract&catid=12) ## [CBRNe Convergence 2018 - Save the Date](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=238:cbrne-convergence-2018-save-the-date&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 21 December 2017. 2018 will be fast upon us so we wanted to give you a heads up about our next **CBRNe Convergence, November 6th - 8th 2018**, so that you can save the date now. Next year will see us head to **Orlando and the Rozen Plaza Hotel** for another great event filled with insightful lectures, demonstrations and exhibits. [Read more …CBRNe Convergence 2018 - Save the Date](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=238:cbrne-convergence-2018-save-the-date&catid=12) ## [New CBRNe South America Programme Available Now](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=239:new-cbrne-south-america-programme-available-now&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 21 December 2017. Full details available at www.cbrneworld.com/southamerica2018 Speakers Include:Comisario General Juan Benitez, Superintendente,Argentine Fire ServiceDavid Smith, Nuclear Security Coordinator,IAEA LTC Jorge Frias Barrera, CBRN Company Commander,Argentine ArmyDr Caitriona McLeish, co-director of the Harvard Sussex Program, Sussex UniversityLt. Col.Vasconcelos, Commander 1st CBRN Defense Battalion Brazilian ArmyCapt. Jose Maria Martin Corrochano, Jefe Interino Plana Mayor del Grupo de Intervención en EmergenciasTecnológicas y Medioambientales, GIETMAAugusto Garcia, BombTechnician, National Police, Peru [Read more …New CBRNe South America Programme Available Now](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=239:new-cbrne-south-america-programme-available-now&catid=12) ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "News", "item": "https://cbrneworld.com/news" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Subscribers", "item": "https://cbrneworld.com/news/subscribers" } ] } ```