--- 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=1482" date: "2026-07-31T19:04:09+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ## [Singapore Government Upgrade 17 X-ray scanners to Astrophysics, Inc equipment](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=305:singapore-government-upgrade-17-x-ray-scanners-to-astrophysics-inc-equipmen&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 30 August 2017. A Singapore government agency has upgraded seventeen X-ray scanners to Astrophysics, Inc. equipment at multiple checkpoints within the city. The new systems will replace and upgrade aging machines and help the agency detect prohibited materials, including cigarettes and drugs.The agency acquired sixteen XIS-6545DVS and one XIS-6545DVS equipped with a mobility kit. The X-ray scanners’ dual-view technology provides operators with two images, giving them better detection capabilities to uncover hidden and illegal contraband the government is searching for.Astrophysics, Inc. CEO Francois Zayek commented: “I am delighted to partner with the Singapore [government] to upgrade security equipment at facilities throughout the country. Our XIS-6545 DVS is the ideal machine for their important mission to detect hidden contraband.” [Read more …Singapore Government Upgrade 17 X-ray scanners to Astrophysics, Inc equipment](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=305:singapore-government-upgrade-17-x-ray-scanners-to-astrophysics-inc-equipmen&catid=12) ## [Endeavour Robotics receives US Armed Forces order for 32 man portable SUGVs](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=306:endeavour-robotics-receives-us-armed-forces-order-for-32-man-portable-sugvs&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 30 August 2017. Endeavor Robotics, the U.S.-based, leading ground robotics company has received an order for 32 of the battle-proven Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (SUGV) equipped with the Endeavor Robotics uPoint Multi-Robot Control System. The Endeavor Robotics SUGV has been in service across the United States Armed Forces since 2009, providing dismounted operations with a back-packable, easily deployable, rugged less than 20 lb robot. To date over 1,000 SUGVs have been fielded worldwide to domestic and international defense, law enforcement, and industrial customers. [UGV](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/ugv) [Read more …Endeavour Robotics receives US Armed Forces order for 32 man portable SUGVs](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=306:endeavour-robotics-receives-us-armed-forces-order-for-32-man-portable-sugvs&catid=12) ## [Latest Edition of Argon's CBRNe and HazMat Training Insights newsletter available now](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=307:latest-edition-of-argons-cbrne-and-hazmat-training-insights-newsletter-avai&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 25 August 2017. Argon Electronics has released the latest news and updates in this month's edition of their newsletter. In this edition find out how PlumeSIM provides Steel Beasts Pro Virtual Reality system with CBRN / HazMat capability; learn about the ADM300A V1B-SIM Radiation Training Simulator; find out how radiation safety training is being revolutionized in the UK; and read about the key outcomes of effective CBRN and HazMat training. For more information you can head over to their website www.argonelectronics.com or follow the direct links on the next page.... [Radiation](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/radiation) [Read more …Latest Edition of Argon's CBRNe and HazMat Training Insights newsletter available now](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=307:latest-edition-of-argons-cbrne-and-hazmat-training-insights-newsletter-avai&catid=12) [![](https://cbrneworld.com/images/news/_archive/news/CBRNe_South_America_Ad_v6.pdf#thumbnail=%2C&srcset=1)](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=308:cbrne-south-america-20181&catid=12) ## [CBRNe South America 2018](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=308:cbrne-south-america-20181&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 23 August 2017. A new flyer is available to view for our FREE upcoming CBRNe South America event being held in Buenos Aires on March 7th 2018. See the program section at www.cbrneworld.com/southamerica2018 To avoid missing out you can book your place now at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cbrne-south-america-2018-tickets-36718467926?aff=es2 [Read more …CBRNe South America 2018](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=308:cbrne-south-america-20181&catid=12) [![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/85/Barbie-85626278.png)](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=309:plastic-explosives-the-barbie-bomb-plot&catid=12) ## [Plastic Explosives - The Barbie Bomb Plot!](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=309:plastic-explosives-the-barbie-bomb-plot&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 23 August 2017. Lebanese intelligence helped foil an Islamic State terrorist attack on an plane bound for Abu Dhabi from Sydney in July. The planned attack involved explosives planted inside a Barbie doll and a meat grinder according to the Middle East country's interior minister, Nouhad Machnouk. Lebanese national Amer Khayyat, had planned to blow up the plane 20 minutes after take-off but had to abandon the plan because his bag, containing the explosives, was overweight and he was denied taking it aboard the flight. [Security](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/security) [Read more …Plastic Explosives - The Barbie Bomb Plot!](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=309:plastic-explosives-the-barbie-bomb-plot&catid=12) ## [Air Force awards contracts for a new ICBM weapon system](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=310:air-force-awards-contracts-for-a-new-icbm-weapon-system&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 23 August 2017. The Air Force has announced the award of two technology maturation and risk reduction contracts for its Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system program, the replacement for the aging LGM-30 Minuteman III ICBM. [Security](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/security), [Threat](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/threat), [Nuclear](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/nuclear), [Contract](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/contract) [Read more …Air Force awards contracts for a new ICBM weapon system](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=310:air-force-awards-contracts-for-a-new-icbm-weapon-system&catid=12) ## [National Guard and DOD develop UGV for CBRN incident response](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=311:national-guard-and-dod-develop-ugv-for-cbrn-incident-response&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 22 August 2017. 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. [Equipment](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/equipment), [Chemical](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/chemical), [Army](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/army), [Biological](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/biological), [Radiological](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/radiological), [Weapons](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/weapons) [Read more …National Guard and DOD develop UGV for CBRN incident response](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=311:national-guard-and-dod-develop-ugv-for-cbrn-incident-response&catid=12) ## [Military Madness!](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=312:military-madness&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 21 August 2017. In Federal military employment? You can attend CBRNe Convergence for ONLY $175 using the code MADNESS175 when registering. The code is valid for 2 weeks so visit http://www.cbrneworld.com/convergence2017 to book your place now. [Read more …Military Madness!](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=312:military-madness&catid=12) ## [John A. Burns School of Medicine Receives Grant to Advance Ebola Vaccine](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=313:john-a-burns-school-of-medicine-receives-grant-to-advance-ebola-vaccine&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 18 August 2017. The National Institute of Health (NIH) have awarded a grant of $112,000 to the John A. Burns School of Medicine ((JABSOM) at the University of Hawaii to expand its studies of a proposed Ebola virus disease vaccine candidate. According to the University of Hawaii the vaccine candidate has been proven effective in clinical animal studies. “We are looking to see if our vaccine candidate can protect in other members in the filovirus family, viruses that are related to Ebola virus such as Marburg virus and Sudan virus,” Liana Medina, a PhD candidate at UH, said.“We would also like to see if using proteins from Ebola virus can protect against infection with closely related viruses,” [Read more …John A. Burns School of Medicine Receives Grant to Advance Ebola Vaccine](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=313:john-a-burns-school-of-medicine-receives-grant-to-advance-ebola-vaccine&catid=12) ## [Southern Research to Target Bio-Threats under new BARDA Contract](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=314:southern-research-to-target-bio-threats-under-new-barda-contract&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 18 August 2017. The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) has awarded Southern Research two contracts for nonclinical research services advancing the agency’s work to protect the U.S. against infectious disease and bio-terror threats. One of the contracts is for developing novel animal models to test the effectiveness of medical countermeasures against biological threat agents. The BARDA contracts have a minimum value of $45 million and a maximum value of $90 million and a base term of five years. “This work positions Southern Research to play a key role in protecting against potentially serious public health issues,” said Tim McGrath, vice president, Drug Development. “We have the expertise and capabilities to accelerate the development of vaccines and therapeutics that are effective against biological threat agents.” [Read more …Southern Research to Target Bio-Threats under new BARDA Contract](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=314:southern-research-to-target-bio-threats-under-new-barda-contract&catid=12) ## [FLIR Primed](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=315:flir-primed&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 17 August 2017. As part of their PRIMED series FLIR have released over ten online CBRNe training videos for the first responder community, including free downloadable materiel. There are eleven more episodes scheduled to be released between now and the end of this year, with a further six to be released in the first quarter of 2018. Episode 11 of the PRIMED series focuses on the recent hot button topic of 'Responding to Unknown Powders' and includes a free downloadable on-scene checklist. Full information and all of the episodes currently available from FLIR can be found here http://www.flir.com/primed/ [Read more …FLIR Primed](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=315:flir-primed&catid=12) ## [FEMA awards ICF $20 million Radiological Emergency Preparedness Contract](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=316:fema-awards-icf-20-million-radiological-emergency-preparedness-contract&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 17 August 2017. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have awarded ICF, a global consulting and technology services provider, a contract valued up to $20.8 million to support education and preparedness programs to protect communities living in proximity to the nation’s nuclear power plants. The Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program contract has a term of five years. [Emergency](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/emergency), [Nuclear](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/nuclear), [Radiological](https://cbrneworld.com/component/tags/tag/radiological) [Read more …FEMA awards ICF $20 million Radiological Emergency Preparedness Contract](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=316:fema-awards-icf-20-million-radiological-emergency-preparedness-contract&catid=12) ## [Three Injured at Borough Market after 'Unidentified Substance' Delivered](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=317:three-injured-at-borough-market-after-unidentified-substance-delivered&catid=12) Written by CBRNe World Staff on 10 August 2017. Three people at the Feng Sushi restaurant in London's Borough Market have been treated for minor injuries after a suspected chemical substance was delivered in an envelope. The unidentified substance, believed to have been a corrosive, led to the restaurant being evacuated and cordoned off by the Police. The London Fire Brigade attended the scene and entered the restaurant in PPE. The Metropolitan Police have said that the the incident is not being treated as terror-related at this early stage and investigations are ongoing. [Read more …Three Injured at Borough Market after 'Unidentified Substance' Delivered](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=317:three-injured-at-borough-market-after-unidentified-substance-delivered&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" } ] } ```