DOD CB Defense Programs Could Stall Due to Budget Cuts

Homeland Security Today: Chemical and biological (CB) counter-measures research efforts by the Department of Defense (DOD) Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP) is expected to dwindle due to congressional military budget reductions and lingering sequestration effects, according to CBDP’s $35,000 2016 Annual Report to Congress in which the Pentagon described its research and development activities to defend against chemical and biological threats.

“Reduced defense spending,” the report warned, “will constrain the ability of the CBDP to develop, procure and sustain Joint Service priority capabilities that improve the ability of the Warfighter to counter CBRN threats. The combination of evolving CB threats, reduced budgets, and uncertain fiscal futures forces the CBDP to focus its limited resources to address the highest priorities and greatest risks.”

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