IRAD course in the Netherlands! 🇳🇱 This week, 16 members of the Dutch fire brigade & CBRN unit from Volkel Airbase are training with DOE & JCBRN Defence COE instructors. Hands-on drills with real radioactive sources: ✅ Radiation surveys ✅ Source recovery ✅ Protection measures

Our Annual Conference this year, with the topic "Rethinking CBRN Defence", wrapped up yesterday. Day 2 highlights: 🧠 Public responses to CBRNe Incidents ⚖️ Legal & ethical considerations in CBRN defence 🔍 Lessons from Ukraine 🔄 Modernising CBRN Defence More details soon.

Day 1 of our Annual Conference – Complete! We kicked off with keynotes from Mr. Jim Stokes (@NATO Nuclear Policy) & BG Wojciech Ozga (#JATEC), setting the stage for further discussions. 💡Morning: Digital Transformation & AI in CBRN 🌍Afternoon: CBRN in Space & Cyber Ops

🍂 Our Autumn Steering Committee has concluded with the Program of Work successfully approved ✅ We were honored to welcome Mr. Jim Stokes, NATO Director of Nuclear Policy, as our distinguished guest today, whose presence enriched our final discussions.

Days 2 & 3 of the course for #MENA were dedicated to practical #Chem and #Rad scenarios. ⚗️☢️ Participants applied their new knowledge, demonstrated strong teamwork, and showcased excellent cooperation under pressure. 💪 #CBRN #EmergencyResponse #Training #Preparedness

🚨 Just released: CBRN Defence in the Arctic Context: Preparedness and Operational Challenges❄️ How does extreme cold reshape #CBRN defence? This study offers a fresh perspective on preparedness in the High North. To download, go to: https://t.co/rJh1EkgutE #NATO #Arctic

Day 1 of our CBRN Awareness for Complex Terrorist Attack Response course 🌍 14 participants from MENA countries begin absorbing essential knowledge and engaging in collaborative learning to enhance regional readiness. #CBRN #TerrorismResponse #DefenceCapabilitiesBuilding

🇪🇺🇺🇿 Last week, we took part in the 5th Joint Activity of the EU #eNOVATION Project, hosted by Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations. We appreciated the opportunity to observe their CBRN response procedures during a simulated toxic chemical release.

Strengthening the CBRN Reachback Secondary Network with 🇵🇱@WAT_edu expertise is a significant step forward. Joint research, training, and student involvement will undoubtedly enhance our collective resilience against CBRN threats. Looking forward to this collaboration🤝

Day 2 and 3 of IRAD 🇷🇴 Theory needs to be reinforced with hands-on experience. From backpack searches and mobile searches to source recovery, students showed incredible determination and motivation to absorb new knowledge. 💪📚 #TrainingDay #HandsOnLearning

🇰🇷✈️Yesterday, the Republic of Korea Air Force (#ROKAF), led by BRIG GEN Park, visited the @jcbrncoe. The visit focused on sharing expertise in the CBRN defence domain and exploring opportunities for ROKAF participation in Live Agent Training. 🤝 #CBRN #WeAreNATO

Today, 30 participants from across the Romanian armed services began the IRAD Training for Emergency response, building practical skills to respond to radiological emergencies. Exceptional team spirit from the start sets the tone for a successful week.🤝🇷🇴 #DefenceCooperation

COL David Martinek, Director of the @jcbrncoe , spoke at the CBRN Protection & Human Factors CapTech in Prague, organised by @EUDefenceAgency 🇪🇺 His key message: CBRN defence must evolve—embracing innovation and emerging tech to meet future threats. #CBRN #DefenceInnovation #EDA

📣We are at #NATO’s “Bulgaria 25” Emergency Management Exercise 🇧🇬, supporting scenario planning and incident coordination alongside 18 nations.🌎 #Bulgaria25 #EADRCC #EmergencyPreparedness #Resilience

Just wrapped a #wargame on brigade-level CBRN ops. 🪖Chemical strikes disrupted maneuver, slowed tempo, and forced tough choices on medevac, recon & decon. Even without nukes, CBRN can paralyze operations! Structured analysis turned raw insights into real learning. 💡

🪶 5 kestrel chicks hatched on our rooftop after we offered them a new home. A thoughtful response to birds damaging our building’s facade. At @jcbrncoe, we believe that protecting the environment is part of building a safer, more resilient world. 🌍🌿💚

🎉 Our four innovators received their certificates today for completing the Innovation Acceleration Program at the #ProjectMercury NATO Cohort 2 back in May! 👏💡A proud moment that marks the culmination of their work and dedication!🏅 #InnovationInDefence #Achievement

On 25 June, COL Michael Firmin & former intern Paulina Gogacz presented on CBRN Hybrid Threats at #CBRNeConvergence Europe 2025 in Poznań 🇵🇱. Their brief was based on Paulina’s research during her internship at @jcbrncoe. 🔗 https://t.co/Io6yIUuchm #CBRN #HybridThreats #NATO

🇫🇷 Happy Bastille Day! 🇫🇷 Warmest congratulations to our French colleagues! Since joining in 2013, France has been invaluable for @jcbrncoe , now contributing to the Education, Training and Evaluation Department. #ViveLaFrance #LibertéÉgalitéFraternité #FêteNationale

This week, we are hosting the CBRN Joint Assessment Team (JAT) from France🇫🇷, helping to prepare them for assuming responsibilities from Italy next year. The Study Period includes lectures on the Reachback Element and its capabilities, operations, and best practices.