Worldwide, the demand for advanced equipment that provides protection against chemical and biological weapons is growing. Despite international treaties prohibiting the development, production and use of such weapons, incidents involving their deployment continue to occur.
TNO’s Defence, Safety & Security (DSS) Unit supports the Netherlands Ministry of Defence with a broad technological foundation for protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons. This includes detection and warning systems, as well as decontamination and evacuation protocols. One of DSS’s recent projects focused on testing the combination of protective suits and gas masks under realistic operational conditions.
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