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1. Reassessing readiness: Coping with the CBRN threat.

Author

Bana, Sarosh

Subjects
DIRTY bombs, DRONE aircraft, DRONE warfare, AEROSOL analysis, A-20 (Bomber)
Abstract

The article offers information the next significant combat danger is posed by chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials, where weapons delivered by projectiles, planes, drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles pouring aerosol spray may wreak havoc on people and cargo at sea. It also discusses that while the European Union has determined no attempts to use COVID-19 as a bioweapon, terrorist propaganda and online chatter have suggested potential ways of "weaponizing" the coronavirus.

Published
2022

2. Dirty secrets: The claim of a Ukrainian "dirty bomb' has got America's attention.

Subjects
*RUSSIAN invasion of Ukraine, 2022-, *DIRTY bombs, *INTERNATIONAL conflict, *POLITICS & war
Abstract

The article reports on claims made by Russia that Ukraine is planning to set off a dirty bomb, a conventional device that spreads radioactive dust. Topics discussed include sign of Russia preparing to use tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine, distrust of Ukraine's actions and signs of growing disquiet about the cost and risks of the war.

Published
2022

3. Security of Radioactive Materials.

Subjects
RADIOACTIVE substances, RADIOACTIVE elements, DIRTY bombs
Abstract

The article looks at a report from U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) which found security threats have raised concerns that radioactive materials could be stolen and used in a domestic attack. It mentions increasing interest among adversaries in using radioactive materials for making a dirty bomb. It also mentions Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) provides enhanced security to facilities with high risk radioactive materials.

Published
2022

5. Dirty Bomb.

Subjects
Explosives, Bombs, Dirty bombs
Abstract

Summary: The term "dirty bomb" refers to a device that uses conventional explosives to distribute radioactive material. The Al Qaeda attacks of September 11, 2001, raised fears that terrorists could obtain radioactive materials, possibly from a sympathetic country developing nuclear weapons, and attack an urban area with a dirty bomb, also known as a radioactive dispersal device (RDD). The impact of such an attack would have been devastating on residents, even without causing substantial damage to the infrastructure. Used in a major urban area, casualties from radioactivity could number in the tens of thousands. As the twenty-first century progressed, officials continued to be concerned radical terrorist groups could obtain radioactive material to make a dirty bomb.

Published
2023

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