DefenceTalkThe Department of Defense is modernizing its approach for developing medical countermeasures to protect warfighters from novel biological agents. This is made clear in a new document, “Approach for Research, Development and Acquisition of Medical Countermeasures and Test Products,” which was recently published by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Chemical […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dod-aims-to-shield-warfighters-from-novel-biological-agents-79712/

DefenceTalkIranian authorities have introduced defence systems in 51 cities to counter “biological, radiological and chemical threats”, deputy defence minister Mehdi Farahi has announced. The defence ministry has “provided 51 cities in the country with the necessary installations and equipment for passive defence”, Farahi was cited as saying on Saturday by Iribnews, the state broadcaster’s website. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iran-announces-defence-system-against-chemical-biological-threats-79317/

DefenceTalkDUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah: Helping to keep Soldiers, first responders and populations safe from chemical and biological agents is an effort that requires early detection and identification, correct sampling and decontamination methods taught by a team of experts willing to train response teams anywhere in the world. Tony Kemp and Wendell Williams are seasoned program […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-team-equips-soldiers-to-take-on-chemical-biological-warfare-71400/