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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Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Federal Security Service (FSB) to take tough measures to foil attempts at splitting Russian society and combat Russophobia. "A priority task for the Federal Security Service remains the fight against extremism. Significant results have been achieved in this area in recent years. We must continue to crack down on criminal activities of those who propagate ideas of Russophobia, xenophobia, and religious intolerance, this way trying to divide our society," he said at an FSB board meeting. He recalled that 2026 was declared Russian People’s Unity Year. "Patriotism, shared responsibility for the motherland’s future [...]
“Supporting the strategic deterrents of Europe’s two nuclear powers by providing the ability to disable the Russian BMD [Ballistic Missile Defence] system represents both a comparatively modest and strategically vital function for prompt strike capabilities.” This is according to Conventional Prompt Strike in European Military Power, a new RUSI research report by Dr Sidharth Kaushal, which says enhancing Europe’s long-range precision strike capabilities is becoming critical to safeguarding the credibility of Britain and France’s nuclear deterrents. The report says that as Russian missile defence systems, such as the A-235 and S-500, around Moscow improve, the longstanding assumption that a limited number of submarine-launched ballistic missiles from Britain’s and France’s nuclear deterrent will penetrate layered defences may no [...]
— Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology safeguarding hundreds of thousands of users worldwide, has expanded its services to protect a new class of workers – canines.The company has announced the first deployment of its GPS-enabled gas monitoring devices to Calgary-based K9 Leak Hunters, whose specially trained canine unit delivers precise and environmentally safe pipeline leak detection for rural oil and gas utilities.“With the global canine security services market experiencing rapid growth, the need for technological integration to boost safety and efficiency is greater than ever,” said Bob Wicker, Blackline Safety Director of Global [...]
Battelle has been awarded the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Scientific and Technical Engagement Partnership (STEP) 2.0 contract, becoming the sole awardee for this major Biological Threat Reduction (BTR) effort. The award includes a $52.9 million base period, with a total potential value of $93.3 million over the full period of performance. STEP 2.0 falls under the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Global Threat Reduction Directorate, which works to disrupt or counter weapons of mass destruction, including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) capabilities, often alongside allied nations. Under the agreement, Battelle will support biodefense efforts aimed at bolstering US force readiness, [...]
[From the Indian MoD press office] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is organising Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Conclave at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on February 26 & 27, 2026. The conference, with the theme ‘From policy to practice: Building CBRN resilient India’, was inaugurated by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan. It brings together various experts and policymakers from the Armed Forces, CAPFs, and NDRF etc. with the aim to strengthen India’s response against CBRN threats. In his address, the Chief of Defence Staff commended the work done by DRDO towards achieving self-reliance in CBRN defence [...]
Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security inspection technologies, today announces it has won a contract to supply El Salvador Customs with a suite of High-energy Cargo & Vehicle (HCV) X-ray inspection systems for screening vehicles and containers. The infrastructure will help deliver fast, reliable screening at border points using high-quality imaging. The contract includes the HCVP Z60 (drive-through portal), which is designed to enhance cargo scanning efficiency and support risk management operations. The system can scan at a rate of 100 to 120 vehicles per hour, helping customs teams identify threats while reducing the need for [...]
Orginally published by https://www.exposure-report.com/georgia he State Security Service of Georgia (SSG) has arrested two foreign nationals in the central city of Kutaisi for attempting to purchase uranium and caesium-137 for $3 million USD. The agency has claimed that the pair intended to transport the materials to another country, reports the Tbilisi-based outlet OC Media. A statement released by the SSG detailed the operations they had conducted throughout the week leading up to the arrests, which were captured and released on video. A photograph showing what appears to be a vial of uranium and a container, possibly holding caesium-137, was also released. The two men, whose [...]
With millions gathering in Northern Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, local emergency response officials have been working diligently behind the scenes to ensure everything runs safely and smoothly. To ensure maximum security, especially as the closing ceremonies get under way, the Belluno Provincial Fire Brigade has equipped a team of specialists with leading technology from Canadian company and global connected safety leader Blackline Safety. The team is focused on nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological risks, and are specially trained to provide immediate response and rescue in emergency situations where such threats are identified or likely.They have chosen Blackline Safety’s advanced [...]
Due to the timely nature of this incident we thought it worth posting the Leader new, rather than waiting for the whole magazine to come out. Leader The UK sent a rather weird Valentine to Vladimir Putin and the Russian state this year, accusing it of killing Alexei Navalny with an obscure toxin[1]. You can be forgiven for thinking, ‘haven’t I seen this before?’ as he was previously poisoned by Putin in 2020, on that occasion with an A series agent. Against all advice, Navalny returned to Russia in 2021 and was promptly imprisoned and forced to endure long periods [...]
Avon Protection has expanded its EXOSKIN protective ensemble range with the EXOSKIN-S2 high-performance CBRN suit, designed for operators in the military, first responder and special forces segments. With the commercial availability of the EXOSKIN-S2, users now have increased options for their protective suit requirements across the spectrum of CBRN threat environments: the EXOSKIN-S1 low-weight (4.4lbs), low-burden system for lower risk operations, and the EXOSKIN-S2, which offers a protection profile tailored toward operations with higher threat levels. EXOSKIN-S2 leverages an advanced Avon Protection design that utilizes an activated carbon fabric (ACF) inner layer for enhanced protection against aerosol threats, vapor, liquid and [...]
We now only have 8 weeks until CBRNe Convergence Canada kicks off in Toronto. Have you booked your place yet? If you act quickly you can take advantage of our early bird rates which end Febraury 13th https://www.eventora.com/en/Events/CBRNe_Canada_2026 The programme is full of speakers looking at current and emerging threats across CBRN and Hazmat, and we also have a great pre-conference workshop on CBRN Protection of the French Olympic Games 2024, and How Lessons Learned are Helping Redefine CBRN Military Defence. If you have any queries about CBRNe Convergence Canada 2026, you can contact zoe [DOT] rutherford [AT] cbrneworld [DOT] [...]
908 Devices Inc., a pioneer of purpose-built handheld devices for chemical analysis, announces new capabilities for its handheld MX908 mass spectrometry device for trace chemical identification. These enhancements include an updated mission mode for hazardous vapor sampling and the addition of five priority drug targets, providing first responders with intelligence at the point of need for an informed, confident response. The MX908 mission modes, which include Drug Hunter, Explosives Hunter, and CW (chemical warfare) Hunter, have matured into the most powerful and complete capabilities in the device, offering broader coverage and higher confidence in results. The device’s Hazard Survey mode [...]
Originally published by https://interestingengineering.com/ Scientists in Germany have developed AI-powered automated drones and robots that are capable of detecting radioactive waste in hazardous environments where human access is unsafe or impossible. The innovative project is carried out by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics (FKIE). The scientists are combining uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and uncrewed ground vehicles (UGW) with advanced sensor fusion, automation and probabilistic search algorithms. Their goal is to notably shorten the time required to find radioactive, chemical or biological hazards during emergencies. The technology demonstrator can localize radioactive sources to within a [...]