CBRN
The head of communications of the Ukrainian army's 704th separate CBRN brigade, Andrii Popchuk, has said that Russia has used dangerous chemical to attack Ukrainian troops almost 14,000 times since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. Speaking to Armiia TV, Popchuk said that
CBRN
Cambodia has lodged a formal complaint with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) over alleged use of chemical substances by Thai forces during two rounds of conflict, officials said. According to a news report from the Cambodian outlet Kampuchea Thmey Daily, the director general of the Cambodian
Exercises & Events
The Ghana Army School of Ammunition and Explosives, in partnership with the French Armed Forces, has opened a two-week CBRN intermediate course at Michel Camp, Tema. In an announcement published by the Ghana Armed Forces on Monday 14 September, they said that the training is designed to enhance the
Police and military personnel in the Philippines foiled a bombing attempt after recovering an IED on early Monday morning, 14 September. The police said that the recovery was made several hours before the opening of the polling precincts for the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. According to a report from the Philippine
Uncrewed Systems
Metis, British specialists in providing radio frequency (RF) and drone detection innovative technologies across diverse sectors, has now sold their Skyperion systems across four continents. In a press release shared on Monday 14 September, the company announced that Skyperion Rugged has been the "operationally proven RF detection, tracking and
Gov & Industry
The British detection company Kromek has announced a 2025-2026 financial year of "strong operational and commercial progress" despite a fall in profitability. The company, based in County Durham, north-east England, reported that its revenues rose slightly to £27.1m, however operating profits fell from £4.7m
Exercises & Events
The South Korean government conducted on 11 September 2026 a counterterrorism drill in preparation for the 1st Korea-Central Asia Summit, scheduled to take place in Seoul on the 16 September. According to information from the Korean outlet The Chosun Daily, the drill focused on responding to drone attacks. The
CBRN
The 2026 United States Army biodefence strategy has been announced. In a post on LinkedIn, the Chemical and Biological Defense Program said that the strategy would establish "a modernised framework to protect our forces, enhance readiness and stay ahead of evolving global biological threats". Released by the US
Gov & Industry
AirBoss Defense Group is set to invest around $15 million USD to establish a new CBRN centre for excellence in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The company provides protective equipment for military personnel, first responders and healthcare workers worldwide. According to an article published by MLive on 9 September, the facility will
Exercises & Events
NEXUS Georgia 2026, an inter-agency field-practical exercise on responding to chemical and explosive threats, has concluded in the Georgian city of Mtskheta. The third and final simulation exercise on Tuesday 8 September focused on responding to a chemical incident and managing an explosive threat during a mass-gathering
Gov & Industry
India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved approximately $11.56 billion USD of spending on defence. For the Indian Army, approval was granted for the procurement of CBRN recce vehicles, high mobility vehicles, self-propelled mechanical mine layers, advanced light helicopters, trawl tanks and sarvatra bridge system. According to
EOD/IEDD
A New Zealand Defence Force bomb disposal team was call to a playground in Christchurch on Tuesday 8 September after a passerby found an explosive. According to New Zealand media reports, police say they were told about a suspicious item at Larch Reserve in Casebrook just before midday. "The