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By Category: Biological Weapons

Bureau Reviews: BioSecurity in the UK

(Bureau of Investigative Journalism) The radio documentary explored the state of biosecurity in the UK, throwing a disturbing light on the potential for mass outbreaks. Over the course of 40 minutes reporter Gerry Northam navigates the listener through a world of dangerous substances, possible leaks and failures in planning. The story begins with an anthrax Read More »

February 10, 2012
| Filed under Europe, Agents & Toxins, Biological Weapons, Bioterrorism, Countermeasures, International, Policy & Initiatives, and Public Health
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South Korea to Overhaul Anti-WMD Defense Efforts

(Global Security Newswire) The South Korean Defense Ministry intends to overhaul its operations for dealing with the threats posed by unconventional weapons and digital attacks, the Yonhap News Agency reported on Thursday. As part of the restructuring, the ministry’s nonproliferation branch is to be given a new title — the WMD Response Department — and Read More »

February 10, 2012
| Filed under Asia/Pacific, Biological Weapons, Countermeasures, and Policy & Initiatives
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U.S. Strategic Command Stands Up Anti-WMD Headquarters

(Global Security Newswire) The U.S. Strategic Command said it on Friday stood up a new joint force center dedicated to the eradication of weapons of mass destruction. The Standing Joint Force Headquarters for Elimination of Weapons of Mass Destruction will supply specially trained staff that can in short order begin assisting a combat command with Read More »

February 8, 2012
| Filed under North America, Biological Weapons, and Policy & Initiatives
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Indian Crisis Teams to Receive WMD Response Training

(Global Security Newswire) Crisis management teams throughout India are to receive training in handling a disaster involving chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear materials, the Times of India reported on Monday. National Disaster Management Authority Vice President M. Shashidhar Reddy said a training facility is to be set up in Nagpur and property has also been Read More »

February 7, 2012
| Filed under South Asia, Biological Weapons, Bioterrorism, Countermeasures, and Policy & Initiatives
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Japan to Develop Predictive Capacity for Dispersal of WMD Agents

(Global Security Newswire) Japan intends to establish the capacity to forecast the dispersal patterns of dangerous materials released following a potential WMD attack or mishap, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Sunday. The Japanese Defense Ministry is working on technology that could determine how radiation would spread following another atomic energy plant incident or a feared Read More »