CBR Mass Casualty/Patient Decontamination RFI

Written by Ben Bray on 02 May 2013.

The U.S. Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity (USAMSSA), in conjunction with the Joint Requirements Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JRO-CBRND), is seeking information on products, technologies, and approaches that support the mass casualty/patient...

PathSensors, Inc. specializes in technology that can monitor, detect and identify the toxin RICIN

Written by Ben Bray on 01 May 2013.

PathSensors, Inc.specializes in technology that can monitor, detect and identify the toxin RICIN in 3 minutes or less.

The psychology of the fake explosive detection racket

Written by Ben Bray on 26 April 2013.

Following on from Jim McCormick's prosecution this week in the UK questions still remain unanswered. They start with how is could take so many years before such an obvious fake was caught. More bruising though is the way in which agencies that should have known better behaved

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Bruhn NewTech delivers the next generation of its HazKey® Systems

Written by Ben Bray on 26 April 2013.

Bruhn NewTech delivers the next generation of its HazKey® Systems to the Royal Netherlands Air Force

A Great Example Of How Not To Write About Chemical Weapons And Arms In Syria

Written by Ben Bray on 27 March 2013.

This article has been produced by Brown Moses and is reproduced here with his permission being deemed by the editorial staff to be a most excellent analysis of some recent 'CW' videos:

\"When I started this blog one of the rules I set myself...

BioFire Awarded Next Generation Diagnostics System Contract

Written by Ben Bray on 26 March 2013.

BioFire Diagnostics, Inc. today announced that it has signed a competitive prototyping contract with the Department of the Army

UN tentatively takes action in Syria, more needed

Written by Ben Bray on 21 March 2013.

Looks like CBRNe World and The UN think the same way as it has just announced here.

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BioFire Diagnostics, Inc. Announces Issuance of U.S. Patent

Written by Ben Bray on 21 March 2013.

BioFire Diagnostics, Inc. Announces Issuance of U.S. Patent for the FilmArray® System

ChemProDM module provides CWA and TIC detection for vehicles, robots and OEM

Written by Ben Bray on 14 March 2013.

The newly improved ChemProDM (ChemPro Detector Module) now includes a 10,000 hour pump

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CoBRA WEB version Receives U.S.A.F Certification

Written by Ben Bray on 13 March 2013.

U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard Expand Common Operating Picture Capability as CoBRA WEB version Receives U.S.A.F Certification

First Line Technology Announces Launch of Online Store Featuring PhaseCore® and DeconGel™

Written by Ben Bray on 13 March 2013.

New online store will provide customers with the opportunity to learn more about First Line Technology’s most popular products and purchase them with ease.

Cobham Wins £16 Million Order for IED Detection Systems

Written by Ben Bray on 11 March 2013.

Cobham has been awarded a £16M order to supply NATO forces with leading-edge vehicle mounted IED detection equipment.

Bruker DE-tector passes

Written by Ben Bray on 08 March 2013.

Bruker DE-tector passes the enhanced ASTM trace explosive detection standard .

FLIR Press Release

Written by Ben Bray on 27 February 2013.

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FLIR Systems Awarded Contract Valued at $12.5 Million to Support Brazilian Government

HazMasterG3: State-of-the-art CBRNE response

Written by Ben Bray on 19 February 2013.

HazMasterG3 has reinvented the CBRNE decision support system.

Avon Protection to work with New Zealand Defence Force

Written by Ben Bray on 19 February 2013.

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New Zealand Defence Force name Avon Protection as preferred bidder for respirator upgrade.

Smiths Detection wins £18m UK military order for bio-consumables

Written by Ben Bray on 07 February 2013.

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WATFORD, UK -- Smiths Detection today announced an £18.5m bio-consumables contract with the UK MoD to support its fleet of Integrated Biological Detection Systems.

Federal Resources acquires HazMatIQ

Written by Ben Bray on 07 February 2013.

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Provider of mission critical solutions for military personnel and first responders enhances footprint in the Hazmat training arena.

SPIE call for papers

Written by Ben Bray on 07 February 2013.

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As part of a special section to be published later this year, Optical Engineering is accepting original applications of papers related to CBRE sensing optical...

CBRNe World and Cranfield University update their explosive detector testing service.

Written by Ben Bray on 05 February 2013.

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CBRNe World & Cranfield University have made modifications to their independent lab and field testing of explosive detection systems in order to provide an even...

Argon to supply Indian Army with CBRN training simulators

Written by Ben Bray on 01 February 2013.

Argon has won its first major order from India, comprising a comprehensive suite of chemical detector simulators.

CBRNe World/Cranfield University Press Release

Written by Ben Bray on 25 January 2013.

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RAE Systems Press Release

Written by Ben Bray on 24 January 2013.

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RAE Systems MultiRAE Pro portable multi-threat monitor widely adopted by major US government agencies including EPA.

Doomsday clock stays at five minutes to midnight

Written by Ben Bray on 15 January 2013.

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\"2012 was a year in which global problems pressed forward, but too many of its citizens stood back.\"

Pelican continues enhancement of cold chain industry

Written by Ben Bray on 14 January 2013.

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Manufacturer acquires Minnesota Thermal Science, the industry leader of temperature-controlled transportation products.

An EOD tech’s journey back to Afghanistan

Written by Ben Bray on 11 January 2013.

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Avon announces new PC50 air purifying respirator

Written by Ben Bray on 11 January 2013.

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The PC50 is said to be among the most comfortable masks available, provides superior protection, excellent fit and a class leading integration with protective helmets and clothing.

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Chemical Battalion stands up CBRN Response Task Force in joint exercise

Written by Ben Bray on 03 January 2013.

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More than 240 Soldiers from the 2nd Chem. Bn. joined hundreds of...
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CBRNE deputy commander bids farewell during retirement ceremony

Written by Ben Bray on 02 January 2013.

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ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – Nearly 100 service members, friends, family members and other members of the Army CBRNE community gathered here to celebrate the...
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CBRN in Syria risks profiteering and incompetence

Written by Ben Bray on 11 December 2012.

Syria is an interesting beast for the CBRN community. It one of the most present threats of CBRN use in the news media - and in the midst of this strife, like all wars, there is the danger of profiteering and incompetence.

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Scott Safety launches its new First Responder Respirator

Written by Ben Bray on 10 December 2012.

Based on the successful design of Scott Safety’s General Service Respirator (GSR) for the military.

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News Release

Written by Ben Bray on 03 December 2012.

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Government Of Canada invests in improved chemical detector training for the...
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Press Release: FLIR

Written by Ben Bray on 08 November 2012.

FLIR’s Fido® X3 passes the enhanced ASTM trace explosive detection standard with flying colours

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Using mustard to detect nerve?

Written by Ben Bray on 22 October 2012.

In the tricky world of challenge inspections (Ed: not that we have ever had one yet) or accusations of the use of chemical weapons (Ed: Now those we have lots of!) one thorny issue has plagued many planners. What do you do if the agent has dissiminated or broken down before you get there with a
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CBRNe World become media partner for SISPAT 2012.

Written by Ben Bray on 19 October 2012.

CBRNe World is proud to announce that they have become the official media partner for Singapore's dedicated CBRN event. \"We have worked closely with SISPAT for the past few editions,\" said Gwyn Winfield, Editor of CBRNe World, \"so it made sense to partner with Singapore Technologies...
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Joint Publication 3-41 Review

Written by Ben Bray on 17 September 2012.

$\"us$ A summary, by Robert Walk of the latest offering from the American Joint Staff: Joint Publication 3-41 Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Consequence
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Chemring win $49M Biological detection system tender

Written by Ben Bray on 14 September 2012.

Chemring Detection Systems (\"CDS\") a Chemring Group (\"Chemring\") company, announced a $49M contract award to supply biological detection systems to the US Army and US Navy. The award was made by the Edgewood Contracting Division of the Aberdeen
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Former Russian head of CW Counter Intelligence gives his opinion on Syria's chemical threat

Written by Ben Bray on 07 September 2012.

More bad news emerged from Syria in July, when its Minister of Foreign Affairs announced that the Syrian Army may use its chemical weapons (CW) against foreign intervention. He also stated that these weapons wouldn’t be used against Syrians, but are we really to believe this? As a CW scientist,
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CBRNE Standards workshop takes shape

Written by Ben Bray on 05 September 2012.

The Convergence 2012 preconference workshop on CBRNE standards now has a full agenda with participation from ICRC, NATO, EDA, NIST, ANSI, CEA, Interpol and many others. It is THE event this year to attend to get a global overview on
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Army engineer strengthens international ties in CBRN defense

Written by Ben Bray on 29 August 2012.

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A U.S. Army engineer is bringing the expertise of America’s military scientific community to ensure America’s allies are safe from chemical and biological agents.
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Idaho Technology becomes BioFire Diagnostics

Written by Ben Bray on 28 August 2012.

Name charge to more accurately reflect business strategy and strong momentum in the marketplace

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Smiths Detection wins $21M chemical detector orders

Written by Ben Bray on 23 August 2012.

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JCADs protect US troops from chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals

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Mopping up the spillage

Written by Ben Bray on 22 August 2012.

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Roughly 3,500 tonnes of ammonium nitrate go missing each year in India, and the level of supply is reaching record highs in Afghanistan. Are these facts connected?

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First Line Technology named to the Inc. 500|5000 list

Written by Ben Bray on 22 August 2012.

Inc. Magazine announced publicly today that First Line Technology, LLC is listed on their annual Inc. 500|5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

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US delineates 'red line' for Syrian intervention

Written by Ben Bray on 21 August 2012.

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11:38 - The 'red line' has been set forth, but it is as blurred as ever.

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71st Ordnance Group (EOD) takes 2012 EOD Team of the Year

Written by Ben Bray on 21 August 2012.

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*Command Sgt. Maj. David Puig (left) presents the swagger stick to Staff Sgt. Christopher Thompson during the 2012 EOD Team of the Year competition awards ceremony on Aug 17th.

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MOD calls for ideas on IED detection

Written by Ben Bray on 20 August 2012.

MOD scientists are calling on the innovative ideas of UK industry and academia as they look to enhance improvised explosive device (IED) detector technology.

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New Argon simulation systems for Irish Defence Forces

Written by Ben Bray on 17 August 2012.

The delivery is designed to provide a comprehensive CBRN exercise capability

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UK Shadow Defence Secretary to speak at CBRNe Convergence 2012

Written by Ben Bray on 17 August 2012.

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CBRNe World is pleased to announce that the UK’s Shadow Defence Secretary, the Rt Hon Jim Murphy MP, will be attending and...
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Have you heard of photoacoustics?

Written by Ben Bray on 16 August 2012.

New technology uses sound waves to detect chemicals

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