Iran’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Munitions
Could you provide information or resources on Iran's use/employment of CBRN munitions?
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons or devices capable of a high order of destruction and/or causing mass casualties.
Recent Inquiries
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Augment Counterproliferation Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
What technical documents discuss using AI for detecting the proliferation/counterproliferation of WMD materials?
Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Can you provide C-IED SMEs to assist in identifying changes in IED research and development?
Articles
Designing Long-Duration Toxin Sensors
Imagine a smoke detector that instead of warning residents of smoke before a fire engulfs their home, is placed in mass-transit locations to alert travelers and first responders to hazardous chemicals in the air. Researchers…
“When in Doubt, Call USAMRIID:” U.S. Army North Exercise Tests Biological Threat Response
FORT DETRICK, Md. — Operations in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear-contested environments pose unique challenges for field commanders. How can they protect their Warfighters from biological threats without impeding their ability to fight and win…
The New CBRN Paradigm: Accelerating Development on Both Sides
For over a century, the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) enterprise focused on chemicals, biological agents, radiological isotopes, and nuclear weapons proliferation. The shift from the Cold War to counterterrorism changed the employment of…
Webinars
Novel Nuclear Forensics for the 21st Century
This work will demonstrate how ubiquitous radiological characterization can take place throughout all nuclear facilities for all nuclear material (even those facilities the United States does not know exist). The presentation will detail how this…
Radiation Biodosimetry: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go
In the case of radiological/nuclear (R/N) mass casualty incidents, several thousands of humans may be exposed to ionizing radiation. Timely assessment of radiation dose is critical for making an appropriate “lifesaving” clinical decision for those…
Policies, Procedures, and Dangerous Plumes: Lessons Learned From a Mixed-Hazardous Waste Tabletop Exercise
In June of 2023, the Homeland Defense & Security Information Analysis Center convened a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, which posited a mixed-hazardous waste “dirty bomb” blanketing a nearby federal reservation and its…
Events
Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium
The 13th Annual Joint Civil & U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Symposium will explore efforts and strategies to address and mitigate current and emerging CBRN threats and challenges. The…
The 17th Annual Nuclear Deterrence Summit
The Nuclear Deterrence Summit is an event that goes beyond bringing together leaders, experts, and industry executives in the field of nuclear deterrence. It is an opportunity for professionals in the nuclear deterrence and nonproliferation…
The 2024 Law Enforcement Theme Week
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host the 2024 Law Enforcement Theme Week training during the week of November 17 – 23, 2024 (17th and 23rd are travel days) on the CDP campus in…