CBRN Defense Is Not Obsolete: Why Its Importance Is Growing on the Modern Battlefield
The acronym CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats) was long viewed through the lens of the Cold War and later primarily as a tool of asymmetric terrorism… 
The acronym CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats) was long viewed through the lens of the Cold War and later primarily as a tool of asymmetric terrorism. However, given current developments in the security situation, the return of high-intensity conventional conflicts, and rapid technological progress, the threat of state actors using these substances is once again becoming a reality. For NATO and modern armed forces, protection against weapons of mass destruction (WMD) is thus a key component of the overall deterrence strategy. Moreover, its essence lies not merely in passive survival, but in maintaining the ability to conduct combat operations…
