Exercises & Events
Armed police have for the first time trained in a scenario where an attempt is made to attack and steal a shipment of radioactive material being transported from the Dounreay nuclear power plant near Thurso, Scotland. According to the BBC, the Civil Nuclear Constabulary exercise involved armed attackers deliberately crashing
Exercises & Events
The NATO EOD Centre of Excellence has conducted the CBRN EOD Incident Management Staff Officer Training course from 19-23 October, the latest in its series of NATO-approved training courses. In an article published on their website, the Centre of Excellence wrote that 14 participants from nine NATO and
Uncrewed Systems
United States Marine Corps and personnel from the Japanese Self-Defence Forces have trained in a simulated drone incursion and CBRN attack scenario during the exercise Keen Sword 27. In one photo in a gallery of 10 from the exercise, US Marine Corps staff sgt. Ryan Cerrillo, an explosive ordnance
Exercises & Events
Libyan first responders took part in a CBRN training and field drill in Tripoli from 11 t0 15 October. It was the first exercise of its kind organised jointly by the EU and Libya. The scenario was a chemical terrorist attack in a crowded venue, causing a mass-casualty event
Exercises & Events
Personnel from Cyprus and Egypt have completed two specialised courses designed to improve their readiness for maritime security threats and their ability to operate together, according to the Cyprus Centre for Land, Open Seas and Port Security (CYCLOPS). In a post on social media, CYCLOPS said participants included Egyptian Navy
Exercises & Events
National CBRN focal points from Benin, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Liberia, Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo met in Rabat on 14-15 October for the 26th Regional Strategic Coordination Meeting, hosted by Morocco's Directorate General of Civil Protection. Writing on LinkedIn, Jaouad Anter reported
Exercises & Events
The Sri Lankan 14 CBRNE response regiment successfully conducted a two-day CBRN threat awareness workshop for troops under the command of 143 Infantry Brigade, with particular emphasis on potential industrial hazards in the Kalutara area, it was announced on 15 October. The programme was designed to enhance troops'
Exercises & Events
The UAE National Programme for Medical Preparedness and Response, also known as Jahiziyah, has launched a national "train-the-trainer" programme in emergency, disaster and crisis medicine, according to the Emirates News Agency-WAM. With the goal to develop a network of certified trainers across government and private
Exercises & Events
Police officers from the European Union and South Korea have completed a four-day operational exchange in Seoul focused on complex terrorist incidents, major-event security and police response capabilities. The peer-to-peer exchange was hosted by the Korean National Police Agency and brought together Korean practitioners and a
Exercises & Events
The Ukrainian Red Cross and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) have held a meeting with representatives of regional military administrations responsible for protecting the population and territories from radiation and chemical hazards. Participants discussed preparedness to respond to CBRN threats, existing capacities and further coordination among all parties
Exercises & Events
The World Health Organization (WHO) regional offices for the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe organised an integrated programme on CBRN incidents, burns and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) in Oman from 26-30 September. An article published by WHO on 6 October said that the programme brought together 25 participants from four countries
Exercises & Events
Specialists from the Main Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Lviv Oblast have taken part in a five-day specialised training programme for instructors in Warsaw. During the training, participants learned about the specific aspects of responding to CBRNE threats. According to an article published by the