The Tokyo subway Sarin gas attack and the recent anthrax scare in the United States has alerted security agencies to the possibility of terrorists employing chemical and biological weapons. With public buildings becoming soft targets for terrorist strikes, governments worldwide are stepping up efforts to safeguard key defense and commercial infrastructure.
In particular, the U.S. Government is funding a large number of projects in the field of chemical and biological detection systems for buildings through the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) ? a part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Full Story
