Originally published in Tech Times by Daniel Butler Japan's Cabinet formally adopted a sweeping counterterrorism action plan on Monday targeting chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive — or CBRNE — threats, including the creation of a new expert advisory panel and a dedicated cross-ministry intelligence body to track drones and artificial intelligence tools that could be weaponized by terrorists. The twin announcements mark the country's most significant restructuring of domestic counterterrorism architecture in recent years. But both new bodies are analytical and advisory in function — neither is empowered to detect, track, or physically intercept a commercially available drone carrying [...]

Ryynänen joins Observis from Digita Oy. She brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience in business development, commercial growth and technology-driven business.  The appointment supports Observis’ next phase of growth and its ambition to further strengthen its international business. The founders will continue in active roles within the company. Tommi Kainulainen, who has served as CEO since the establishment of Observis, will focus fully on expanding Observis’ business in the Middle East and Africa and will lead the local Observis MEA company. Heikki Isotalus will continue as COO and Ville Kanerva as CTO. “Mervi brings extensive experience in leading international growth, entering new [...]

This year, CPE CBRND’s Joint Project Manager for CBRN Integrated Early Warning (JPM CBRN IEW) reached a Milestone B decision for the Vehicle Integrated Platform Enhanced RADIAC (VIPER) technology. Originally developed by the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, VIPER is a next-generation radiation detection and monitoring system that can be integrated into U.S. Army ground and aviation platforms.VIPER's primary mission is to protect platform crews and equipment from unavoidable radiological and nuclear hazards. Warfighters will use VIPER to detect potential radiological sources and to monitor health and safety.The Milestone B decision officially launches VIPER as a Program of Record and [...]

Canadian PPE manufacturer Wuxly [Yes, new one to us too! Ed.] Announced that they had won a contract from the DND for manufacture of their CBRN PPE Limited information is available, but the contract states: "Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is requesting Industry feedback regarding commercially available Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Protective Clothing (CBRN-PC) protective garment ensemble to cut and sew the shirt, pant and balaclava in accordance with the pattern and fabric material provided by DND." [...]

Euromaidan announced that Ukraine is retiring a Soviet chemical-scout vehicle in favor of one it built itself. Ukraine's National Guard has received the first Ukrainian radiation and chemical reconnaissance vehicles on the armored Tisa chassis, replacing the outdated Soviet UAZ-469RKh, National Guard commander MG Oleksandr Pivnenko announced [in the video you can see Smiths LCD4 and Ecotest radiation detectors. Ed.]. The vehicle is a step in Ukraine's shift from Soviet legacy equipment to its own modern designs. Developed to National Guard specifications for current battlefield conditions, the armored scout allows crews to survey and monitor contaminated zones without leaving the protected [...]

NP Aerospace, the global armour manufacturer, has formed a strategic partnership with United Shield International, a US manufacturer and specialist provider of advanced ballistic and blast protection solutions for law enforcement and military customers. The partnership brings together two complementary businesses that will strengthen the delivery and through-life support for the NP Aerospace 4030 ELITE Bomb Suit and Helmet System across the US law enforcement market. The collaboration combines NP Aerospace’s advanced protective technology and EOD suit capabilities with United Shield International’s specialist law enforcement expertise, established customer networks, and dedicated US-based sales and support infrastructure. Together, the two organisations [...]

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc., a global leader in nuclear waste management and environmental remediation solutions, this week announced the formation of a strategic Partnership with Mirion Technologies, under the Small Business Administration’s Mentor-Protégé Program. The formation of the strategic partnership reinforces Perma-Fix’s leadership in the U.S. nuclear cleanup market in support of the Department of Energy (DOE) and its Office of Environmental Management’s mission to reduce risks from the Cold War nuclear legacy and advance safe, permanent solutions for complex radioactive and hazardous waste. "This Partnership represents a natural evolution of Perma-Fix’s strategy to expand our leadership across the DOE [...]