CBRNE Defense

Minimizing the impacts and effects of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) events through detection, recognition, and technological initiatives.

Recent Inquiries

Decontamination Studies Relevant to the United States Coast Guard (USCG)

What studies have been done on using standard DECON solutions on MH-60-type aircraft/small boat composite materials, and what is the effectiveness of each solution/method for military use? Are there any health hazard studies on the dangers of the solutions to DECON personnel on aircraft?

Data Pertaining to MH-60 Helicopter Engine Exposure to Chemical Warfare Agents or Toxic Industrial Chemicals

Are there any studies on helicopter engines (MH-60) after being exposed or actually ingesting CWAs or TICs into the engine, was there damage, and did it affect the engine's performance?

On-Board Oxygen Generating System Performance Against Chemical Agents

Are there any technical reports available that describe testing of on-board oxygen generation system (OBOGS) systems in the presence of chemical agents or simulants?

Articles

Design and Certification of a Plutonium Air Transportation Package

Sandia researchers have developed a large plutonium air transportation (LPAT) package that utilizes HPC resources and test facilities. This package is capable of transporting hazardous plutonium materials over the road or by air and was…

soldier operating the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle, named CHAPPIE

CHAPPIE: An Innovative Advancement in CBRN Defense

BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) – Buckley Space Force Base is home to one of the Defense Department’s only two chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles. “You spend enough time around…

HDIAC Journal Release

HDIAC is excited to announce the release of our latest HDIAC Journal. This journal features exclusive articles on: • Breakthroughs in wearable molecular monitoring • Emerging technologies and concepts in the CBRN enterprise • Modern…

Webinars

The Clear and Present Threat of Chem-Bio and Data and Cyberscientific and Technological Tools and Techniques

Given the current global shift toward symmetrical warfare, major powers – and non-state proxies – are developing radical leveling and emerging technology for use as “deterrence leveraging” in both non-kinetic and kinetic engagements. Although regnant…

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…

Events

A U.S. Army reserve soldier participates in a CBRN exercise.

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…

Five servicemembers preparing an injured servicemember for transport in a helicopter in a military exercise.

2025 Military Health System Conference

The Military Health System (MHS) Conference is a four-day annual conference, sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Conference attendees are comprised of government, military, and industry health care…

Image of two aircraft, a submarine, and a ballistic missile, overlayed with a triangle labeled "Nuclear Triad"

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…