Over the past 6 months and through peak tensions in the U.S.-China trade war, the U.S. cooperated with China and several other countries to remove enriched, weapons-grade uranium out of Nigeria at …
Missing Iridium poses dirty bomb threat: Enhancing regional nuclear security in Southeast Asia
"The recent case of a missing radioactive device in Malaysia highlights the significance of nuclear security in Southeast Asia. Enhancing nuclear security cooperation is needed to address Southeast …
To prepare for urban warfare, soldiers train for chemical attack, mass disaster response in Detroit
"As the Army and top leaders look to a potential urban fight in dense, dangerous and confusing terrain, their National Guard counterparts are working the complexities of urban response right now. …
Radioactive material stolen from vehicle in Mexico City
A container of Iridium-192, a radioactive material used in construction and manufacturing, was stolen from a supplier’s vehicle in a borough outside of Mexico City. There have been a number of similar …
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Radiological Terrorist Attack Fact Sheet
Terrorist use of an Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD) — often called “dirty nuke” or “dirty bomb” — is considered far more likely than use of a nuclear explosive device. An RDD combines a …
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“Dirty Bombs”: Technical Background, Attack Prevention and Response, Issues for Congress
Congress has long sought, through legislation and oversight, to protect the United States against terrorist threats, especially from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons. …