--- 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=1456" date: "2026-07-31T18:33:03+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ## [Endeavor Robotics Wins $100 Million Contract with the United States Army](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=279:endeavor-robotics-wins-100-million-contract-with-the-united-states-army&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 09 October 2017. Endeavor Robotics has been awarded the United States Department of Defense’s Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II (MTRS Inc. II) contract to build a fleet of unmanned ground vehicles. The contract also has an option for an additional $58 million worth of deliverables. The program, MTRS Inc. II, called for bids to build medium-weight, remotely operated, man-transportable robotic systems that provide increased stand-off capability for the American warfighter. The primary use for the UGVs will be to detect and confirm potentially lethal threats, such as IEDs, chemical hazards and other biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) situations.Endeavor Robotics CEO Sean Bielat said “We are honored to win and look forward to delivering a great robot to the US Army,” [Read more …Endeavor Robotics Wins $100 Million Contract with the United States Army](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=279:endeavor-robotics-wins-100-million-contract-with-the-united-states-army&catid=12) ## [Bruker Launches the ALPHA II, the Second Generation of the World’s Most Popular Compact FTIR System](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=280:bruker-launches-the-alpha-ii-the-second-generation-of-the-worlds-most-popul&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 05 October 2017. Bruker launched the new ALPHA II, the latest generation of the ALPHA series of compact FTIR spectrometers.The ALPHA II features fully-automated test routines for validation regarding operational qualification (OQ) and performance validation (PQ) as well as innovations in temperature-stabilized detector and high quality IR source technology. The ALPHA II now features an optional touch panel PC of industrial grade and OPUS-TOUCH, touchscreen software for easy and highly intuitive use which features build-in routine application workflows. Other new innovations include IR-source that utilizes Bruker’s CenterGlowTM technology guaranteeing a constantly high intensity, and a life-time of at least 5 years. CenterGlowTM optimizes the location of the glowing area within the source to maximize the light flux. The detector of the ALPHA II is temperature-stabilized to accomplish a high robustness of the system against changes of the ambient temperature. [Read more …Bruker Launches the ALPHA II, the Second Generation of the World’s Most Popular Compact FTIR System](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=280:bruker-launches-the-alpha-ii-the-second-generation-of-the-worlds-most-popul&catid=12) [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/97/Argon_PLUMESim_(2)-9771cd68.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=281:us-marines-enhance-cbrn-readiness-with-argons-plumesim&catid=12) ## [US Marines enhance CBRN readiness with Argon’s PlumeSIM](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=281:us-marines-enhance-cbrn-readiness-with-argons-plumesim&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 04 October 2017. The United States Marine Corp (USMC) have awarded a contract for the delivery of PlumeSIM, Argon’s instrumented CBRN training system. [Detector](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/detector), [Contract](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/contract) [Read more …US Marines enhance CBRN readiness with Argon’s PlumeSIM](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=281:us-marines-enhance-cbrn-readiness-with-argons-plumesim&catid=12) ## [Emergent Biosolutions awarded $25 million contract to supply nerve agent antidote auto injector](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=282:emergent-biosolutions-awarded-25-million-contract-to-supply-nerve-agent-ant&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 04 October 2017. Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract valued at up to $25 million by the U.S. Department of State to supply TROBIGARD™ auto-injector (Atropine Sulfate \[2mg\]/Obidoxime Chloride \[220mg\]), a drug and device combination product for emergency use in the event of nerve agent or organophosphate poisoning. Trobigard is designed for intramuscular self- or buddy-administration of atropine sulfate and obidoxime chloride for pre-hospital intervention. [Security](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/security), [Threat](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/threat), [Contract](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/contract) [Read more …Emergent Biosolutions awarded $25 million contract to supply nerve agent antidote auto injector](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=282:emergent-biosolutions-awarded-25-million-contract-to-supply-nerve-agent-ant&catid=12) ## [Deployable biological field laboratory for NATO](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=283:deployable-biological-field-laboratory-for-nato&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 04 October 2017. Further to the agreement signed with NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency), IBATECH Tecnología has supplied a BSL-3 mobile laboratory designed specifically for the detection of anthrax. The project will test samples of land potentially contaminated with anthrax, with the aim to strengthen the customer nation’s CBRN capabilities and mitigate risk posed by hazardous biological agents. The BSL-3 lab has been built to fit into a 20ft ISO container in order to enable effective transportation and deployment. The lab has been fitted with a stand-alone energy unit and, jacks for loading/ offloading, a HEPA filter and pressure system, climate control, and decontamination equipment. [Detection](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/detection), [Identification](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/identification), [Military](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/military), [Biological](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/biological) [Read more …Deployable biological field laboratory for NATO](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=283:deployable-biological-field-laboratory-for-nato&catid=12) ## [Project BioShield funding for Ebola countermeasures](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=284:project-bioshield-funding-for-ebola-countermeasures&catid=12) Written by CBR on 03 October 2017. Announced on October 2nd, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has allocated the first funding under Project BioShield for Ebola countermeasures. This funding will add add two vaccines and two treatments to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS): a single-dose vaccine licensed by Merck, a prime-boost vaccine regimen from Johnson & Johnson, and monoclonal antibody treatments from Mapp Biopharmaceutical and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.The $170.2 million in Project BioShield funds covers late-stage development and buys up to 1.13 million vaccine regimens and an unspecified number of treatment courses of the two drugs. [Read more …Project BioShield funding for Ebola countermeasures](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=284:project-bioshield-funding-for-ebola-countermeasures&catid=12) ## [VMFA-251 PILOTS MAINTAIN CBRN EQUIPMENT SKILLS DURING TRAINING DRILLS](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=285:vmfa-251-pilots-maintain-cbrn-equipment-skills-during-training-drills&catid=12) Written by Cpl. Joseph Abrego, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron on 03 October 2017. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, also known as the “Thunderbolts”, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, continue to showcase unit readiness through training for every possible scenario, while forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. The Thunderbolts have intensified training on familiarizing aircrew members with the Joint Protective Aircrew Ensemble (JPACE) and respirator, a pilot’s Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Defense equipment, while still maintaining focus on the squadron’s mission. [Threat](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/threat), [Equipment](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/equipment), [Warfare](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/warfare) [Read more …VMFA-251 PILOTS MAINTAIN CBRN EQUIPMENT SKILLS DURING TRAINING DRILLS](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=285:vmfa-251-pilots-maintain-cbrn-equipment-skills-during-training-drills&catid=12) [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/43/troy-mcclure-poster-19-43048314.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286:class-in-session&catid=12) ## [Class in session](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286:class-in-session&catid=12) Written by Gwyn Winfield on 29 September 2017. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has added material to its online toxicology tutorial, ToxTutor. The new sections cover Basic Physiology, an Introduction to Toxicokinetics, Absorption, Distribution, Biotransformation, Excretion, and Cellular Toxicology. [Read more …Class in session](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286:class-in-session&catid=12) ## [Russia completes the destruction of chemical weapons stockpile](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=287:russia-completes-the-destruction-of-chemical-weapons-stockpile&catid=12) Written by John Hart on 28 September 2017. 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 weight). This represents a major milestone towards realizing a world without chemicals weapons as envisaged by the negotiators of the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention’s (CWC). [Threat](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/threat), [Chemical](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/chemical), [Weapons](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/weapons), [Warfare](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/warfare) [Read more …Russia completes the destruction of chemical weapons stockpile](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=287:russia-completes-the-destruction-of-chemical-weapons-stockpile&catid=12) ## [Arktis Detection Systems launches Team Arktis to formalize strategic partnerships](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=288:arktis-detection-systems-launches-team-arktis-to-formalize-strategic-partne&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 26 September 2017. Arktis, a leading provider of radiological and nuclear detection services, formally announced its strategic partnership with key industry stakeholders, launching Team Arktis. The launch of Team Arktis is part of the company’s mission to enhance the radiological and nuclear solutions it provides to the U.S. Government, and ensure a robust, high-volume US supply chain as well as be part of a domestic national security platform. [Detection](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/detection), [Security](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/security), [Threat](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/threat), [Identification](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/identification), [Military](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/military), [Protection](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/protection), [Nuclear](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/nuclear), [Radiological](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/radiological), [Defense](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/defense) [Read more …Arktis Detection Systems launches Team Arktis to formalize strategic partnerships](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=288:arktis-detection-systems-launches-team-arktis-to-formalize-strategic-partne&catid=12) ## [Emergent BioSolutions Awarded $63 Million BARDA Contract to Develop Treatment for Cyanide Exposure](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=289:emergent-biosolutions-awarded-63-million-barda-contract-to-develop-treatmen&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 22 September 2017. Emergent BioSoultions has been awarded another large contract, their fifth this year, worth $63 million to develop an antidote spray device for the treatment of known or suspected acute cyanide poisoning. This single-use intranasal spray device will deliver a stabilized form of isoamyl nitrite (SIAN) and is intended for use by first responders and medical personnel following a cyanide incident. “Emergent has a successful history of developing medical countermeasures that address the U.S. government’s top priority public health threats,” said Sean Kirk, senior vice president, manufacturing operations and interim head, devices business unit at Emergent BioSolutions. “We are committed to fulfilling BARDA’s requirements for an easily-administered treatment for acute cyanide poisoning, in collaboration with Southwest Research Institute. The development of the intranasal SIAN device will expand the company’s portfolio of novel devices to combat chemical threats. We are excited about the potential of this product candidate to meet the needs of both the government and commercial markets.\"The contract is for a period of five years and will involve collaboration with Southwest Research Institute in order to advance the development of SIAN towards licensure. [Read more …Emergent BioSolutions Awarded $63 Million BARDA Contract to Develop Treatment for Cyanide Exposure](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=289:emergent-biosolutions-awarded-63-million-barda-contract-to-develop-treatmen&catid=12) [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/d0/SONICS_Bio_Skin-d06f4c85.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=290:survitec-launches-new-bio-skin-and-bio-shell-at-dsei&catid=12) ## [Survitec launches new bio skin and bio shell at DSEI](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=290:survitec-launches-new-bio-skin-and-bio-shell-at-dsei&catid=12) Written by Gwyn Winfield on 08 September 2017. Safety solutions provider Survitec is launching its new Sonics Bio Skin and Bio Shell protective suits – designed in conjunction with Gore with the CBRN market in mind – at DSEI in London next week [Chemical](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/chemical), [Protection](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/protection) [Read more …Survitec launches new bio skin and bio shell at DSEI](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=290:survitec-launches-new-bio-skin-and-bio-shell-at-dsei&catid=12) [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/64/OPEC_CBRNe_Kestrel-6437ab84.jpeg)](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=291:remploys-back&catid=12) ## [Remploy's back...](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=291:remploys-back&catid=12) Written by Gwyn Winfield on 06 September 2017. Opec CBRNe, the new name for Remploy Frontline products, snags preferred ensemble for Australian government [Threat](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/threat), [Equipment](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/equipment), [CBRNe](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/cbrne), [Chemical](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/chemical), [Military](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/military), [Protection](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/protection), [Weapons](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/weapons), [Contract](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/contract) [Read more …Remploy's back...](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=291:remploys-back&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" } ] } ```