Nuclear Institute and American Nuclear Society (ANS) have announced a landmark partnership agreement to offer reciprocal membership to their communities. At a time when the UK and US governments are working in close partnership to fast track the delivery of new modular reactors, the agreement allows members of both professional membership organisations to enjoy shared benefits. The initiative has been designed to foster closer international collaboration, facilitate knowledge exchange, and advance professional development, reflecting the shared commitment of both organisations to advancing nuclear science, technology, and policy. Robert Gofton, CEO of the Nuclear Institute, said: “Global cooperation is critical to addressing [...]

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon is proud to announce the launch of the third edition of its acclaimed Guide to Nuclear Law, the essential and highly regarded resource for all legal professionals and stakeholders operating across the nuclear sector. The guide delivers in-depth analysis and practical guidance on both UK and international nuclear law. It reflects Burges Salmon’s longstanding commitment to the nuclear sector in the UK and overseas and provides a clear text on the international nuclear law framework as well as commentary on the UK legal position. First published in 2008, the guide has long been one of the [...]

At DSEI in London today, L3Harris invitied journalists along to learn more about the £32 million programme with Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) for their T4™ high-tech bomb disposal robots.  Senior leaders from L3Harris and the MOD were available to speak about how the investment enhances Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operations across the UK, Cyprus and Gibraltar. Programme and MOD Highlights: L3Harris has begun delivery of 50 T4 Medium Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) under a £32 million DE&S programme. The T4s will be operated by British Army and Royal Navy EOD teams and [...]

Orginally published by The National https://www.thenationalnews.com Moammar Eryani, Yemen’s Minister of Information, has accused Houthi rebels of manufacturing chemical weapons from smuggled components. He told The National his assessment was based on recent intelligence from several sources, marking the first direct accusation of its kind from a Yemeni government official. “The Houthi terrorist militia has established a factory for producing chemical weapons, under the direct supervision and management of Iranian experts,” said Mr Eryani. “The Tehran regime recently smuggled toxic gases and materials used in their manufacture, in batches, into areas under its control,” he added. “Our confirmed sources indicate that the militia has already begun [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]