From Canary to Computer: The Evolution of CBRN Defense Technology

Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND)
Oct. 15, 2024 | 0:53

CBRN defense has evolved vastly from a lone canary in a coal mine. Thanks to modernization and digital transformation, our warfighters are better informed, prepared and protected from CBRN threats. But the mission to protect our service members using effective integrated layered CBRN defense is far from over. Just as canaries came to be seen as esteemed protectors during their time, digital transformation and CBRN defense modernization efforts ensure that our valued protectors—our nation’s warfighters—have the capabilities they need to fight and win in CBRN contested environments on a rapidly evolving battlefield