Swiss diplomat Sabrina Dallafior was appointed as next Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) by the Conference of the State Parties today, on the recommendation of the Executive Council, for a term of four years. She will be OPCW’s fifth Director-General and will assume office on 25 July 2026.   In her new capacity, Ambassador Dallafior will lead the Organisation in advancing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). She will be responsible for ensuring that the Technical Secretariat continues to fulfil its mandate independently, effectively and efficiently, while strengthening cooperation with Member States and promoting compliance and universal adherence to the CWC.   “As Director-General, I will accord the highest importance to upholding the norm against chemical weapons. Ensuring its long-term sustainability requires us to investigate all [...]

Orignally published by https://defence-blog.com/ Teledyne FLIR is showcasing its CERBERUS XL mobile counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) at GBAD Days, a defense technology event hosted by the Finnish Defence Forces. In a message posted online, Michael Hornoe of Teledyne FLIR stated, “Teledyne FLIR is participating in GBAD Days hosted by Finnish Defence Forces. Look forward to showing our CERBERUS XL mobile C-UAS system detecting, tracking and identifying various types of drones.” According to the company, the CERBERUS XL is a rugged, integrated system designed to rapidly deploy in austere environments. The platform includes a high-performance sensor suite and is built to [...]

Orginally published by gov.uk The UK’s preparedness for a large scale chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive (CBRNE) incident was tested last week through a major national security exercise jointly delivered by Eastern Region Counter Terrorism Policing and the Ministry of Defence. Taking place between 4 November and 7 November, up to 600 members of the emergency services, armed forces and partner agencies simulated a multi-agency response to a CBRNE incident in Papworth, Cambridgeshire. Participants responded to a complex, simulated CBRNE incident which involved material release and a number of improvised explosive devices (IED) to test joint working, emergency response and specialist [...]

AirBoss of America Corp. has announced that AirBoss Defense Group ("ADG"), AirBoss Manufactured Products’ (“AMP”) defense business, has received an order from the Canadian Department of National Defense (“Canadian DND”) for ADG’s Low Burden Masks (“LBM”), filters and related accessories under the In-Service Support Contract awarded to ADG in 2018 (the “JGSR Contract”). The value of this order is expected to be worth up to US$8.1 million. Deliveries are expected to commence in the first quarter of 2026 and conclude in the first quarter of 2027. The LBM is a lightweight military respirator designed to provide optimal weight distribution and [...]

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Originally posted by https://www.asianews.it/ Indonesian authorities have declared a state of emergency in Cikande after unprecedented levels of Cesium-137 were detected at the Modern Cikande Industrial Estate. Nine workers were exposed to the radioactive isotope, while scores have families have been evacuated. The government has deployed special decontamination units and launched an investigation into the possible causes, which may be linked to scrap metal imports from the Philippines. Cesium-137 contamination is worsening in Cikande, a town in Serang district, Banten province, about 70 kilometres from Jakarta. Radiation levels 875,000 times higher than normal have been detected in the Modern Cikande [...]

Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, today announces the launch of the SDX 10080 SCT, a modular, future-proof hold baggage and air cargo screening solution designed to help airports keep pace with change.  The SDX 10080 SCT combines advanced dual-energy Computed Tomography (CT) to deliver superior detection performance and an optional high-resolution dual-view Line Scanner (LS). Backed by over 50 years of Smiths Detection expertise and innovation, the system offers exceptional modularity, reliability, and efficiency – while being designed to ensure readiness for future regulatory standards. Built on Smiths Detection’s global EDS platform, it brings together decades [...]