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Perma-Fix, Mirion Technologies form partnership for DoE and federal nuclear cleanup

Perma-Fix Environmental Services and Mirion Technologies have announced the formation of a partnership focusing on opportunities involving advanced waste characterisation and segregation, radiological measurement and non-destructive assay, waste processing, packaging, transportation, and disposal support for complex nuclear and environmental remediation projects. Announced on Tuesday 4 August, a press

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Avon receives $12 million order from European client for CBRN protective equipment

Avon Protection has announced that it has received a new order for its CBRN respiratory protective equipment from an existing European customer. The order is worth approximately $12 million USD.  In a press release published on 5 August, Avon Protection said that the new system includes Avon’s FM53 Air

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US Department of War awards $23.67 million CBRN contract to Numat Technologies

The United States Department of War has awarded a $23.67 million USD contract to Numat Technologies to accelerate the fielding of next-generation chemical and biological protection suits. In a press release issued by Numat Technologies on 17 July 2026, the company said that the initial acquisition contract was

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Patrick Norén appointed editor of Red H#sh Magazine

The founder and editor-in-chief of Exposure Report, Patrick Norén, has been appointed the editor of Red H#sh Magazine, a brand new quarterly publication on counter-improvised threats produced by the US and UK-based defence solutions provider, DarkForge Defence. In an announcement posted on LinkedIn, the director

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Rigaku unveils Icon-X fourth generation handheld 1064 nm Raman analyser

Rigaku Analytical Devices has unveiled its fourth generation handheld 1064 nm Raman analyser, Icon-X. In a promo video posted on X on 14 July, Icon-X was described as a "bold leap forward in handheld chemical identification". It offers enhanced performance with faster scan processing; an illuminated

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Biju Patnaik International Airport, India, to enhance CBRN threat preparedness

Biju Patnaik International Airport in Odisha state, eastern India, is set to significantly enhance its preparedness against CBRN threats by developing specialised infrastructure, recruiting additional personnel and imparting advanced training to emergency responders. According to an article published by Ommcom News, airport authorities said the initiative is aimed at equipping

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Bertin Environics announces BioScoutX biological threat detection

The French-Finnish producer of integrated solutions for CBRN situation awareness, Bertin Environics, has announced the newest component of their X-System product line, expanding their CBRN monitoring capabilities with continuous biological detection. Announced on LinkedIn on Friday 10 July, BioScoutX is designed to deliver "reliable early warning in

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Syria's rights and privileges reinstated during OPCW Executive Council

Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has adopted a draft decision to reinstate Syria's rights and privileges at the OPCW that had been suspended since 2021. Adopted during the 112th session of the OPCW Executive Council, the decision was co-sponsored by

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UK sanctions seven people, two institutes involved in Russia's chemical weapons programme

The United Kingdom has announced that it has placed sanctions on seven individuals and two leading scientific research institutes that it says are involved in Russia's chemical weapons programme. In a press release issued on Monday 6 July, the UK government wrote that the sanctions specifically target those

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Avon announces $10.8 million order from European NATO state for CBRN respiratory systems

Avon Protection has announced an order totalling $10.8 million USD from an existing European NATO nation for its CBRN respiratory protection systems. In a press release from Monday 6 July, Avon announced that the order was made under the NATO Support & Procurement Agency framework contract. This new order

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Evallic acquires Argon Electronics

Evallic has announced the acquisition of Argon Electronics, the British provider of simulated CBRN training solutions. In a press release, Evallic said that Argon has built a 30-year track record serving military, law enforcement and civilian defence organisations worldwide and "delivers high-fidelity, cost-effective training solutions that

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Australia orders mine, IED detection equipment from EPE

The Australian Department of Defence has awarded a contract to the Brisbane-based company EPE to supply specialist tools under the military’s DEF08101 joint counter-explosive hazards programme. According to Asian Military Review, EPE announced the deal on 18 June, with the equipment helping EOD personnel to find, analyse,