REBS downselected for JUPITR
The REBS, cost-effective technology, passes government testing with “live agents” and will be deployed to the Republic of Korea as part of the DoD’s JUPITR program.
IC2 Feenix launch their Medipod patient isolation system
Innovative Finnish company, IC2 Feenix, launch their Medipod patient isolation system.
Battelle Awarded $59m Contract
Battelle infectious diseases and medical countermeasure work awarded with new $59 million contract by the U.S. Army Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense, which funds research to create vaccines and therapeutics for biological and chemical threats
Federal Resources completes acquisition of KD Analytical
Federal Resources Supply Company announced today that it has acquired KD Analytical Consulting, Inc. The acquisition significantly expands upon Federal Resources’ current success in providing high-quality, cost-effective total life-cycle solutions for its customers in first response and special
...Smiths Detection news
Smiths Detection Inc. announced a $17.2 million follow-on production order from the U.S. Army for additional Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) program and the plans for an acquisition of Morpho.
Dedrone your skies
Dedrone has now integrated a jamming device for the repulsion of non-military drones in its drone warning system. In the event of a drone alert, the jammer—made by the German company HP Wuest—is activated automatically and stops approaching UAVs by transmitting a jamming signal
Symetrica’s advanced radiation detection technology helps secure contract with DHS
Smiths Detection RadSeeker, based on patented Discovery Technology, supports US Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) requirements for RIIDs
JPEO announces re-organisation
The US Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defence shrinks PMs from seven to five.
Scott launch new decon line
Scott Safety launched their new Lightweight Decon System in time for Policing and Security
Perfect 10
Med-Eng announced the launch of its highly anticipated EOD 10 Bomb Disposal Suit & Helmet ensemble, at (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) SHOT Show 2016.
Battelle Wins Joint Enterprise Contracted Logistics and Services Support
Battelle Wins Joint Enterprise Contracted Logistics and Services Support (JE-CLaSS) Contract to Provide Broad Array of Chemical and Biological Defense Technical Services. Battelle qualified to bid for $900 million in technical work for Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological
...Kuwait recce vehicles field Bruker detectors
Bruker partnered with Saab for point and stand off detectors on the Kuwait recce vehicle contract .
Avons grabs CE marking for new PAPR system
Avon Protection’s new modular powered air systems receive CE approval
Dstl makes respirator concept available for license under the Easy Access IP scheme
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is making a respirator concept available for license under the Easy Access IP scheme.
Scott Safety launches modular respiratory protection at Milipol
Scott will be unveiling a new modular respiratory system at the Paris based Milipol show.
UK MoD requests information on aircrew protection and PPE
The MOD is currently seeking information from industry regarding CBRN Personal Protective Clothing solutions (Project SONORIC) and CBRN Aircrew Protection solutions (PROJECT PATSY). The MOD is conducting this exercise in order to establish the current and potential future capability of industry
...DSEI day one highlights
DSEI is one of Europe's largest defence shows and as such is used for a number of product launches for Europe if not worldwide
Avon Protection responds to changing CBRN threats with new product range
After 5 years of development, Avon Protection is launching a new modular range of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) respiratory protection products at DSEI to meet the new CBRN threat environment and changing needs of the specialist user. The patented design approach
...AirBoss Defense Inc. to acquire Immediate Response Technologies
As was announced by AirBoss of America Corp on 17 June 2015, AirBoss Defense is to acquire Immediate Response Technologies of Landover, Maryland.
Please click on the title to read the press release in its entiretyAvon’s NH15 CBRN 15 minute escape hood receives approval for CE Marking
Avon Protection has been awarded full approval for CE Marking for its single use compact and portable escape hood which is designed for emergency escape and evacuation from areas contaminated by CBRN agents.
Please click on the title to read the article in its entiretyAirbus snags Bundeswehr jamming contract
Airbus announced that they had landed a several million Euro contract to provide 36 VPJ-R6 jammers (VPJ = Vehicle Protection Jammer).
New Handheld Analyzer Combines FTIR and Raman for Military, Explosives and Hazmat Responders
Thermo Scientific Gemini analyzer is first handheld instrument to integrate two leading chemical ID technologies into a single portable device.
Please click on title to read the press release in its entirety and to view a picture...Russian CBRN defence training is stepped up
Russia seems to be stepping up its CBRN Defence
Arco chosen to supply ebola PPE
Arco meet UK government's urgent operational requirement for Ebola PPE sets and PPE advice
DQE help healthcare workers prepare for Ebola
DQE, who have recently been in the news rationing tychem suits, announced further preparation now for what's next...
Dew point
DEW Engineering to supply CBRN Decontaminating Systems to Canadian Armed Forces
Let's get Otter here!
CBRN Academy/Swedish Rescue Training Centre AB and Lutra Associates Limited form partnership offering improved strategy, doctrine and equipment advice and realistic training for CBRNe, Hazmat, Civil and Disaster Relief
Avon rings in another $33 million order
Avon Protection announced an order of 135,000 M50 mask systems from the US Department of Defense under the additional requirements option of its sole source US Joint Services General Purpose Mask (JSGPM) program contract
Biologically hot
Hotzone Solutions successfully completed Biological Live Agent Pilot Course
Demron's protective bra and panties ensemble
Radiation Shield, manufacturer of Demron, have announced that they have a new line of underwear to protect female responders private parts.
ACD and Losberger to cooperate
ACD has started a cooperation with Losberger RDS in France and all products and solutions of ACD will be sold under the Losberger brand
Nexter to purchase Paul Boye?
Will Nexter, owners of NBC Sys, buy French PPE manufacturer Paul Boye?
Hotzone news
Two lots of news from Hotzone Solutions
Public Health England seeks help with their decon support tool
The UK government is working on their decon decision support tool and have launched their pilot for comment
DSTL raises awareness of CDE Call
The Centre for Defence Enterprise is a mechanism by which companies can bid novel ideas into DSTL, and there is £2 million available.
Howzat!!
Avon Protection sponsors Combined Services Cricket Association (CSCA) tour of India
Statim keen to break into CBRN Colpro market
Statim Shelters, a tsunami and flood protection company are branching into CBR protective structures.
Beth-El launch new configuration at DSEi
Beth-El announced that they had introduced a new configuration of its multi-platform interoperable air filtration system at the UK based defence show
Avon win another M53 contract
Avon win a $6.7m sole contract for the provision of a modified M53 respirator for fixed wing, non fast jet platforms
Cam Lock UK Selected for Major US Aircrew Mask Contract
UK based company Cam Lock announced that it has been selected to act as the sole source supplier for the JSAM-FW respirator contract.
Rapiscan 620DV AT Scanner achieves France’s STAC Certification for Liquid Explosive Detection
620DV AT advanced X-Ray baggage screener now meets STAC Certification requirements for liquid explosive detection
MOD release radiation detection contract
The Authority has a requirement to provide a replacement for its gamma radiation monitoring capability, fitted in the Manoeuvring Room on board its nuclear powered submarines, plus 10 years support and maintenance. A gamma radiation detection capability and incorporated alarm is required that
...Emergent BioSolutions to Acquire Healthcare Protective Products Division of Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the Healthcare Protective Products Division (HPPD) of Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
PathSensors, Inc. specializes in technology that can monitor, detect and identify the toxin RICIN
PathSensors, Inc.specializes in technology that can monitor, detect and identify the toxin RICIN in 3 minutes or less.
#Times unhelpfully adds to the chemical frenzy on #syria
A further video has come out this week(see below) with foaming mouthed victims, which increasingly hysterical commentators have pointed their shaking fingers towards, wiping their own spittle flecked mouths, as evidence that something is being used by someone against someone in Syria. At best
...As many as 35 killed in Texas plant explosion
(CNN) -- Some 35 people -- including 10 first responders -- died in a massive explosion Wednesday night at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, Mayor Tommy Muska said, according to USA Today.
Utah law enforcement receives training on FLIR Systems
Utah law enforcement receives training on FLIR Systems’ state-of-the-art forensic equipment to streamline drug cases
Hotzone Solutions Field Testing with Chemical Warfare Agents
Hotzone Solutions recently started a series of field testing; why?
TRELLCHEM® Splash 2000P Chosen
TRELLCHEM® Splash 2000P chosen for German civil defence solution
BioFire Awarded Next Generation Diagnostics System Contract
BioFire Diagnostics, Inc. today announced that it has signed a competitive prototyping contract with the Department of the Army
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