NBC Equipment


FirstDefender provides the immediate detection of unidentified substances.

Our customers include the US Special Forces, Army, Navy, Air Force, FBI, DHS and international military groups.

FirstDefender requires no calibration or consumables and is able to identify substances within 30 seconds.

Portable gas-detection systems
AIRSENSE Analytics supplies a complete package for fire brigade and rescue services to carry out an instant check for hazardous gases and compounds after an accident.
GDA2 Gas-Detector-Array Equipment
The Gas-Detector-Array GDA2 can identify Toxic Industrial Compounds (TICs) and Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) within seconds, including ammonia, inorganic gases, chlorinated compounds and cyanide.
Toxic gas detecting and monitoring taking place
AIRSENSE Analytics systems have been successfully field-tested worldwide by civil defence organisations such as fire brigades, police forces and armies.
AIRSENSE Analytics sampling kit
The AIRSENSE Analytics sampling kit is specially designed for safely taking samples for the evaluation of accidents for subsequent analysis by GC / MS.
Real time chemical warfare detection taking place
Real-time detection and identification of chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial gases and explosives with the hand-held, multi-sensor GDA2.

An air sampler etection kit
Ruggedized biological air sampler dedicated to military forces.
Compact air sampler for field use
Field-compact air sampler dedicated to first responders.
Field use bio-identifier
Field bio-identifier dedicated to the identification of biological warfare agents within ten minutes.
Real time surveillance camera kit
Early warning stand-off gas cloud chemical detector dedicated to real time surveillance of critical areas.



Biral's ASAS technology is currently deployed for battlefield detection of biological warfare agents.

VeroTect, Biral's real-time generic biodetector.

Biral's IBDS instrument.

SEM image of Anthrax - magnification x 20,000.

Summary of ASAS technology's capability.


Chemical Protective Flight Coverall CWU-66/P of the US Air Force.

Overgarment for the US homeland defense (the HAMMER Suit in navy blue) and overgarment worn by the OPCW inspectors (in light blue).

Overgarment for the US Forces (JSLIST Suit).

Overgarment for the German Army.

The undergarment concept.


As more detailed information about the actual hazard becomes available, the operator can easily change and customise the NBC-ANALYSIS templates to reflect the current situation.

CRBN Alert lets personnel at platoon or company levels exchange CRBN information with higher-level commands to gain basic CRBN situational awareness of hazards at the incident site.

CRBN Alert is easy to use, providing operators with the tools at hand to assess and visualise relevant CRBN hazard areas at own GPS position.

SensAware™ provides a quick overview of detectors, sensor status and alarms at all times.

NBCSim™ is a unique CRBN simulation and training package for operators.


The new ruggedised RAID-S2 provides long term monitoring of hazardous chemical agents.

The new RAID-AFM automated facility monitor.

The MM2 is a milestone in GC / MS technology.

RAPID is a highly reliable stand-off infrared detector for real time remote sensing of chemical agent clouds.

The RAID-M 100 portable chemical agent monitor.

Detection Technology’s photodiodes
Detection Technology’s high-performance photodiodes.
Custom detector products
Detection Technology's customized detector solutions can be produced in almost any geometry.
Customized photodiode arrays
Detection technology’s standard and customized photodiode arrays provide optimized performance and high reliability.
Light detection modules
Customized radiation and light detection modules.

Environics portable detection system
Environics produces chemical sensors, detectors and detection systems for the protection of people and the environment and for space research.
Early warning detection system from Environics
Features of the M90 include early warning for all known CWA's, fast detection, and continuous real-time operation.
Chem Pro 100 Chemical Warfare Detection System
The ChemPro 100 is small in size but a real giant in features when compared to it's competitors, you will find out that the next generation is already here.


GE Security's high-sensitivity, high-throughput EntryScan® explosives detection system can detect a broad range of explosives in seconds.

GE Security's flexible, lightweight Itemiser® simultaneously analyzes both positive and negative ions, allowing for advanced explosive and narcotic contraband detection.

The MobileTrace™ explosives and narcotics detection system packs the advanced capabilities of simultaneous dual-mode detection into a powerful, user-friendly handheld unit.

StreetLab Mobile™ - identify chemical and biological threats with one fast, rugged, handheld, Raman instrument.

The VaporTracer® detects and identifies microscopic traces of both explosives and narcotics in seconds; the ITMS® detector sets a new standard in sensitivity for portable particle and vapor sampling.


The TEP 90 containerised decontamination systems incorporates a hydraulic crane to facilitate quick and easy deployment.

The CDS 1000 is a frame-mounted, compact, fully equipped decontamination system for vehicles, material and personnel.

The DECONTAIN 3000 GDPS is a compact, independent high-performance decontamination system suitable for use in any climate.

The Safeguard 2002-HP is a new range of activated carbon containing fabrics.

The Safeguard 2002 NBC suit is made from a highly breathable fabric, making it ideal for use in hot environments or demmanding situations.

Nuclear Biological Chemical detection systems offered by Kinetics
Advanced NBC/CBRN Protection System (NBCS) for AFV provides Overpressure, Collective Facemasks and Hybrid protection Modes. Special features includes: AEP-54 Compliance, Disposable Dust Pre-Filter, Integrated Chemical Detection, Hi-Tech IPS, By-Pass Valve, Relative Humidity Reduction System and Filter Replacement Indicator.
Overpressure system being used during a rocket launch
Advanced NBC/CBRN Protection System (NBCS) for Rocket Launcher provides Overpressure Protection. Special features includes: AEP-54 Compliance, Disposable Dust Pre-Filter, Hi-Tech IPS and Dynamic Overpressure Control.
Montage of equipment offered by Kinetics
Life Support Systems (LSS) for MRAP & AFV provide Heating Ventilation & Air-Conditioning (HVAC) and NBC/CBRN Protection & Detection.
Four equipment set ups available from Kinetics
Life Support Systems + Auxiliary Power Unit (LSS-APU) for MRAP & AFV provide Self Propelled Heating Ventilation & Air-Conditioning (HVAC), NBC/CBRN Protection & Detection and Auxiliary Power for on-board equipment on the vehicle.

Breathing respirator C411 unit from Micronel
The C411 unit offers powerful assistance for breathing, especially for people who are untrained or have limited experience with the use of respirators.
Radial blower providing constant filtered airflow to mask
The C420 is a high performance radial blower which provides a constant filtered airflow of between 115l/min and 140 l/min to the user’s mask, thus providing a higher safety factor due to positive pressure in the mask.
The worlds smallest PAPR inline blower from Micronel
The Micronel C012 inline blower is the smallest PAPR in the world.
Airflow measurement equipment from Micronel
The Y630 offers accurate and precise measurement of airflow.

NBC-Sys, a business unit of Giat-Industries, is located in Saint-Chamond, France, and specialises in
NBC-Sys, a business unit of Giat-Industries, is located in Saint-Chamond, France, and specialises in Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection, Decontamination and Detection systems.
NBC-Sys has experience in the air treatment of armoured vehicles, having installed systems on all ge
NBC-Sys has experience in the air treatment of armoured vehicles, having installed systems on all generations of vehicles including those produced by Giat-Industries.
The exact matching of the NB/AC function to the weapon system calls for comprehensive expertise in t
The exact matching of the NB/AC function to the weapon system calls for comprehensive expertise in the design of systems, components and filters.



DEDAS universal decontamination system
The universal decontamination system DEDAS produces emulsions, foams and solutions for army, air force, navy, civil defence, disaster control, fire companies, and others.
Portable decontamination equipment
Portable decontamination equipment Decofogger (1), Turbofogger (2), and Cobra (3) for fogging/spraying the patented, ready-to-use decontamination solution GD-5.
Multi Purpose Decontamination system
MPD 100 (Multi Purpose Decontamination) – a system for vehicles, personnel, gear, buildings, sensitive equipment and terrain.
Roll-on Decont large scale decontamination system
Roll-on Decont for the decontamination of large numbers of people in minimum time, for example after hazards at airports, train stations, trade fairs, public buildings, etc.
Trailer-based decontamination system
The Decont Trailer is the right system for the decontamination of medium numbers of vehicles, persons, gear, buildings, and terrain.

Army vehicle protected by Parker Hannifin products against CBRN threats
The regenerative filtration system provides excellent broad band spectrum protection against CBRN threats.
Radar screen of the Waveguard Radar system from Parker Hannifin
The Parker Hannifin Radar Waveguard solution protects sensitive equipment.
Military vehicle tyre which has been inflated with Nitrogen
Parker Hannifin also provide nitrogen for tyre inflation.


The NBC radial filter unit has been designed to integrate with the minimum of change into new build or existing structures.

The NBC radial filter consists of a HEPA filter and a gas filter.

The No. 6 and No. 7 air filtration units are completely self-contained and provide an easily installed NBC capability.

Portsmouth Aviation also supplies NBC systems for buildings and mail handling protective systems.


The Proengin range of biological and chemical warfare agent field detector products.

The AP4C chemical detector.

The MAB biological detector.

Protective suits in use during training
The Mk 1V CBRN garment protection suit remains one of the most versatile and cost effective levels of protection available.
Soldier wearing a protection suit and full gear in profile
MKIV No1 NBC suit is in service with the UK MOD and protects against a wide variety of chemical warfare agents.
Protection suits being used in a mission setting
Remploy Frontline are specialists in tailored CBRN garment protection systems.
Police variant of a protective suit from Remploy Textile Unit
The CR1 CBRN garment protection suit has re-writtten the established CBRN protocol in line with new civil requirements.


Training inside the inflated SEDAB decontamination tent.

The larger 6m x 6m tent (already inflated) together with the decontamination trailer and a tent not yet inflated during a training session at the SEDAB Central Training Center in Sweden.

The decontamination trailer is fully equipped and includes heated water reserve, generator, hoses for showers, inflatable tents, suits, etc.

The SEDAB decontamination system built in a 20ft steel container, complete with all the necessary equipment needed to perform a rapid and efficient decontamination of affected patients.

The practical decontamination sprayer 8 is used for spraying of decontamination emulsion on vehicles and equipment.


Chemical Agent Monitor (CAM™) being used by a British soldier to monitor exposed personnel.

GID-3™, the winner of the US DoD ACADA contract. The GID-3 is an advanced chemical agent detector that has been extensively trialled and complies with some of the most demanding specifications throughout the world.

GID-3™ mounted inside a PANHARD VBL wheeled armoured vehicle (picture courtesy PANHARD).

GID-M™ , being deployed by British troops. With a range of operating modes, the GID-M has been designed to meet the most demanding requirements


ACF can easily be fabricated into cloth, felt and paper for NBC protective clothing.

ACF effectively removes aliphatic, hydrocarbons, halogenated, aromatic, aldehydes, ketoses, acids, alcohols, phosphorus compounds, ethers, esters, sulphur and nitrogen compounds.

ACF is highly effective in shielding from toxic chemical agents, making it ideal for Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) protective clothing and filters.

ACF is a lighter, more efficient, more convenient and less bulky material when used for NBC filter systems.

Through the process of impregnation, ACF can be equipped with added catalytic, chemisorbic and bactericidal properties.


COLPRO tent, complete with the two connected air hoses.

Temet FU-340 CBRN-filtration unit, used by The Swedish Navy, is produced from non-magnetic materials.

The Contamination Clearance Module which sorts contaminated from uncontaminated people.

Diagram of a typical ANV vehicle
The typical ANV S2 fighting vehicle system comprises two external detectors to give some directional sensitivity to point sources and one detector inside the vehicle to measure internal dose rate.
Diagram showing the modular ANV S2 system workings
The modular ANV S2 system gives the end user or system Integrator options for a stand-alone system using the systems display control unit with an option for a separate remote unit.
Vehicle management system controls disgram
The ANV S2 control unit can be located in any convenient location and provides data to the vehicle management system and to the optional remote unit.


Warwick supplies, researches, and develops flexible fabrics and laminates for soft-sided shelters resistant to chemical biological threats.

TurtleSkin chemical biological COLPRO soft-sided, folding-frame shelter material selected for CBPS-M4A program.

TurtleSkin CB laminate testing for impermeable chemical biological laminates.

TurtleSkin individual, flexible CB protection reduces garment mass and volume.

All TurtleSkin CB materials are taken from development to production within one facility.


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