Unburdening the Warfighter from Chemical/Biological (CB) Defense
Abstract
The Unburdening the Warfighter from Chemical/Biological (CB) Defense program aims to increase warfighter survivability by developing improved personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical countermeasure (MCM) technologies to protect against CB threats. Current methods of CB protection require significant logistical burdens, including suits that are bulky and hot, which limit operational effectiveness. These burdens increase if additional levels of protection are required. The Unburdening the Warfighter from CB Defense program will investigate and design novel biological and material approaches that provide rapid protection against multiple CB agents for the warfighter. This research will innovate PPE through the discovery of compounds and lightweight, durable systems designed to capture, neutralize, or repel CB agents. This novel approach will provide almost immediate and lasting protection even in austere operational settings.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- e8279635500baed0aadb80db6401b261