NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme
The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme promotes security-related practical cooperation based on scientific research, innovation and knowledge exchange within NATO’s wide network of partner countries.
It connects scientists, experts and officials from Allied and partner countries to address security challenges, such as cyber defence, counter-terrorism or defence against CBRN agents; to support NATO-led missions and operations; to foster the development of security-related advanced technologies such as sensors and detectors, nanotechnologies, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); and to address human and social aspects of security such as the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (UNSCR 1325).
DIMLAB
Deployable CB analytical laboratory.
Application of nano-bio technology.
The main objective of DIMLAB project (SPS G5571) is to heighten chemical and biological threat response capability through deployable field laboratories and to strengthen cooperation in the fight against terrorism in the framework of NATO.
DIMLAB project proposes to design and build a chemical & biological laboratory by using the latest advances in nano & bio technology, under the guidance of experienced end users and validation by a reference defence laboratory. The project will focus on developing a working CB turn-key solution and sharing knowledge and experience. This is a joint Spanish, Tunisian and Moroccan initiative involving young scientists in academia guided by CBRN experienced end users.
The DIMLAB project is supported by the NATO SPS Progamme.
Project news
ADELFAS amplía las capacidades de los usuarios finales del laboratorio DIM_LAB bio con la tecnología nanopore.
Los días 20 y 21 de julio se realizó, dentro del marco del proyecto DIMLAB, un curso de formación con el objetivo de capacitar a los usuarios finales del laboratorio biológico desplegable en la secuenciación en tiempo real. El laboratorio desplegable DIM-LAB BIO...
Puesta en marcha y entrega del laboratorio DIMLAB Bio en Marruecos
ADELFAS, ejecutor del proyecto DIMLAB, envió una delegación a Rabat los días 17, 18 y 19 de enero para entregar oficialmente el laboratorio biológico desplegable a los usuarios finales en Marruecos. Los dos primeros días de esta misión tuvieron lugar en las...
Proyecto SPS DIM-LAB de la OTAN: Reunión de expertos técnicos y formación en Madrid de usuarios finales marroquíes del laboratorio biológico móvil
Durante dos semanas, del 18 al 29 de julio, ADELFAS y los usuarios finales marroquíes celebraron una Reunión de Expertos Técnicos para validar el cumplimiento del laboratorio móvil de nivel 3, diseñado y construido bajo el liderazgo de ADELFAS, e intercambiar sobre...
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Originally published by https://www.army.mil/ When warfighters are in the field, a multitude of factors impact their physical and cognitive abilities – threats in the environment, weather, how much food and water they’ve consumed – the list goes on. These factors can present additional obstacles that can hinder warfighters’ ability to maintain lethality and complete the mission. Critical support from commanders or their teams can help the warfighter navigate their current state and identify mitigations to ensure that they maintain readiness and retain lethality. The challenge is that both warfighters and their support elements know only a fraction of the full [...]
Tetramer Technologies is proud to announce the receipt of a 5-year Other Transaction Authority (OTA) program through the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Consortium managed by Advanced Technology International (ATI) and on behalf of Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). This funding supports the integration of Tetramer’s advanced Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) bead technology into protective fabrics designed to safeguard soldiers operating in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear(CBRN) environments. Tetramer’s proprietary MOF bead technology provides dual functionality in protective fabrics, enabling both adsorption and on-contact decontamination of chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs). This innovative material is designed to provide [...]
Originally published by AP News: https://apnews.com/article/prasad-fda-vaccines-eef30969c22d3e881341b8359f18c429 A Food and Drug Administration official is getting his job back as the agency’s top vaccine regulator, less than two weeks after he was pressured to step down at the urging of biotech executives, patient groups and conservative allies of President Donald Trump. Dr. Vinay Prasad is resuming leadership of the FDA center that regulates vaccines and biotech therapies, a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement Monday. Prasad left the agency late last month after drawing ire of right-wing activists, including Laura Loomer, because of his past statements criticizing [...]
JGW International Ltd has announced that has secured a position on the U.S. Army JPEO-CBRND’s $500M IDIQ contract. This contract accelerates the delivery of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions to support U.S. forces in defending against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats.Through this program, we’ll provide critical capabilities such as:-Personal protective equipment (PPE)-Detection and monitoring systems-Decontamination and analytical tools-Uncrewed systems and personnel screening solutions-Training and lifecycle sustainment supportJGW are proud to work alongside OEM partners and the U.S. Army to strengthen readiness and protection for our nation’s warfighters.JPEO CBRND is the U.S. Department of Defense's focal point for the development, acquisition, [...]
Booz Allen Hamilton announced today that it was awarded a five-year, single-award task order with a $1.58 billion ceiling to provide intelligence analysis related to countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD). Under the Weapons of Mass Destruction Analysis, Exploitation, and Data Science Support (WAEDS) task order, awarded in September 2024, Booz Allen will apply advanced technology and tradecraft to transform CWMD missions globally. WAEDS supports the Defense Intelligence Agency's (DIA) Defense Counterproliferation Office and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to provide CWMD intelligence analysis, including production and dissemination, visualization, web development, business analytics, intelligence business operations, and compartmented programs [...]
Mountain Horse Solutions has announced it has been selected as an awardee for the United States Army Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO CBRND) Commercial Solutions Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This multi-award contract—valued at up to $500 million across all awardees—provides a streamlined vehicle for the rapid acquisition of mission-critical CBRN Defense equipment, COTS items, ancillary training, and sustainment services. Through competitively awarded firm fixed-price delivery orders, Mountain Horse Solutions will support the Army with advanced gear such as turnout gear, respirators, portable analytical instruments, area monitoring systems, unmanned systems, personnel screening [...]
Kromek a global detection company delivering best-in-class solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection markets, is pleased to announce that it has received a new biosecurity award from the UK Ministry of Defence (“UK MoD”) as well as other orders in the CBRN Detection segment worth a total of c. £860k, with the majority to be delivered during the first half of the Group’s current financial year to 30 April 2026. The Group has received a contract from the UK MoD’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, one of the principal government organisations dedicated to science and technology in the [...]
Kaléo, a global leader in drug-delivery device technology and auto-injector innovation, today announced it received the Prototype Innovation award by the Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC) in recognition of its successful prototype development of the Rapid Opioid Countermeasure System (ROCS) (Naloxone HCl Injection, USP) antidote for ultra-potent weaponized opioids. This is the first time the MCDC has awarded a stand-out prototype innovation completed under the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense’s (JPEO-CBRND) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) contracting vehicle. The award recognizes groundbreaking innovation and early-stage development efforts that address urgent national security and public health [...]
Oringiannly publishd by TrainsPro https://www.trains.com/ CSX is investing $1.5 million in a hazardous materials training facility to be built at the Fire Academy of the South, part of Florida State College at Jacksonville. Groundbreaking was held Monday, Aug. 4, for what the company says will be the nation’s first railroad-operated hazardous materials training institute. CSX posted a short video from the event here. The Jacksonville Daily Record reports it will be built on 3.64 acres of college-owned land at 2700 Fire Fighter Memorial Drive. Construction is expected to be completed in time for training programs to begin early in 2026. “This facility will be an [...]
Bruker Corporation today announced the signing of multiple new contracts and framework agreements for its explosives and chemical trace detection solutions, accessories, consumables, and service offerings. Finalized throughout 2025, these agreements represent a total order volume of over $27 million year-to-date in 2025, supporting customers in the aviation security and defense industry to enhance threat detection capabilities. The contracts include deployments of Bruker’s explosive trace detection (ETD) solutions at major international airports and air cargo facilities, as well as chemical reconnaissance solutions for homeland security and defense agencies. Confirmed customers include Brussels Airport Company NV, which awarded Bruker a seven-year [...]
908 Devices Inc. (Nasdaq: MASS), a core small-cap growth company focused on purpose-built handheld chemical analysis tools for vital health, safety and defense tech applications, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. “We executed with urgency and discipline in the second quarter, driving strong top-line growth while advancing key structural initiatives to strengthen our financial profile,” said Kevin J. Knopp, CEO and Co-founder. “We delivered record XplorIR placements, successfully launched VipIR, and made meaningful progress on our path to profitability. These achievements reinforce our confidence in hitting both our revenue and adjusted EBITDA targets for 2025. [...]
908 Devices Inc. announces that it has appointed Dr. Brandi Vann to serve on its Board of Directors. During more than 15 years at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Dr. Vann held several leadership positions overseeing nuclear, chemical, and biological defense programs. The company also announces that Jeff George, a veteran biopharma leader, has stepped down from its Board of Directors due to the company’s strategic refocus on public health, safety and defense tech. These changes are effective immediately. Previously, Dr. Vann was Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs [...]
AeroClave LLC, a recognized leader in biodefense and biosecurity solutions, announced the successful completion of a high-impact deployment of its Joint Biological Agent Decontamination System (JBADS) Lite at Tinker Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma. The mission marked a critical milestone in operational biosecurity, remediating hazardous black mold contamination from two E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft, protecting the health of aircrew and maintainers, while preserving vital airborne early warning and control capabilities for the U.S. Air Force. This deployment underscores AeroClave's unique ability to deliver rapid, aircraft-integrated decontamination in real-world conditions using advanced biothermal decontamination (BTD) technology. "The successful JBADS Lite deployment at [...]