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CPE for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense

Official page for the CPE CBRND: DoW’s lifecycle manager for the best CBRN defense gear.

Welcome to the official Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND) page. Our mission is to provide the warfighter with the best CBRN defense technology, equipment, and medical countermeasures at the right cost, at the right time, and at the right place. For more information, visit https://www.jpeocbrnd.osd.mil/

MISSION
Provide inte

grated layered Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear defense capabilities to the Joint Force across warfighting functions and combined Joint All-Domain Operations

VISION
A resilient Joint Force enabled to fight and win unencumbered by a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear environment; championed by innovative, agile, results-oriented acquisition professionals

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06/18/2026

To get capabilities to our warfighters faster, our Joint Project Manager for CBRN Integrated Early Warning’s Commercial-Off-the-Shelf Modernization (COTS MOD) team leverages commercially available equipment and user evaluation to streamline the acquisition process. This approach allows our team to quickly field needed capabilities for chemical detection, radiological detection, decontamination, and situational awareness to the joint force. Learn more about the COTS MOD process and how our team is on track to reach Full Operational Capability for the CBRNE Area RAE (pictured below) in just months.👇

06/17/2026

Congratulations to 1st Lieutenant Erich Eifert, U.S. Air Force CBRN Defense Systems Branch, who was recently recognized as employee of the quarter for January to March 2026.👏 Erich successfully led an acquisition whiteboard session and briefed senior leadership on one of our critical integrated early warning capabilities. Outside of work, Erich has recently organized Habitat for Humanity volunteer events supporting a local home rehabilition project for a family in need in Aberdeen, Maryland. Join us in congratulating Erich on his well-deserved recognition in the comments!👇

06/15/2026

Yesterday was the U.S. Army's 251st birthday!🥳 We are proud to support the brave Soldiers who have a steadfast history of protecting our Nation. Thank you for your service!🫡

06/12/2026

Last week, our CPE CBRND Ms. Nicole Kilgore, Deputy CPE Mr. Wyatt Ulrich, and other members of our team participated in U.S Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center's Gas Mask Dash.🏃 Congrats to our very own Eric Baranoski on his first place finish! This was a fun way for people from Aberdeen Proving Ground tenant organizations to get some fresh air and exercise, spend time with colleagues, and celebrate a CBRND tradition. Check out photos of our team in the comments.👇

06/10/2026

- Our CPE CBRND Nicole Kilgore was interviewed in CBRNe World's February 2026 edition. Ms. Kilgore talks about our organization’s name change, rapid acquisition strategies and contracting mechanisms, medical countermeasures, partnerships, and more. Check it out!👇

06/09/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Best CBRN Warrior Competition, SSgt Luke Litwaitis and TSgt Robert Sherwood from the United States Air Force 368th Training Squadron!🏆 We are proud to support CBRN warfighters like you. Way to go!👏

06/08/2026

Last month, several of our leaders participated in the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Consortium and Medical CBRN Defense Consortium's annual membership meeting. This event allowed our leaders to connect with the CBRN defense community including Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), U.S Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, and other partner organizations. Check out photos of our experts, who briefed attendees and served as panelists during the event, below:
✅Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND) Ms. Nicole Kilgore
✅Assistant CPE for Technology, Engineering, and Capability Innovation Mr. Josh Israel
✅Joint Project Manager for CBRN Medical COL John Nuckols and Joint Project Lead for CBRN Enabling Technologies Mr. Bruce Goodwin
✅Technical Director for JPM CBRN Integrated Early Warning Ms. Juliane Hughes and Director of Acquisition for JPL CBRN Enabling Technologies Mr. Phillip Harman

06/05/2026

Last fall, our Joint Project Manager for CBRN Integrated Early Warning (then Joint Project Lead for CBRN Integration) team hosted an Integrated Layered Defense Capstone event in which Soldiers tested multiple CBRN capabilities together using a holistic approach. The capstone demonstrated successful interoperability of the tested systems, produced feedback for enhanced operational readiness and mission success, and generated data that will support decision-making and informed development of future concepts. Learn more about how this event is setting the stage for continued integrated layered capability testing.👇

05/29/2026

Our Joint Project Manager for CBRN Integrated Early Warning recently achieved Full Rate Production on the Joint Biological Tactical Detection System (JBTDS).👏 The JBTDS is a portable capability that gives warfighters the ability to detect, collect, and identify Biological Warfare Agent aerosols quickly and accurately. With this capability, warfighters have more time to make decisions and reduce the risk of exposure. This is an important step toward getting the very best technology into warfighters' hands. See photos of the JBTDS below.

05/28/2026

Our Joint Project Manager (JPM) for CBRN Integrated Early Warning (IEW) and JPM for CBRN Special Operations Forces (SOF) showed off their Formation-Based Layered Protection capabilities during the 2026 Maneuver Support Center of Excellence’s Protection Week. This annual event featured current and emerging technology in sensors, automation, and decision support that enable operational readiness and lethality. Our JPM CBRN IEW and JPM CBRN SOF teams discussed wearables, sensors, decontamination equipment, and more with U.S. Army senior leaders and users from the Army engineering, military police, and chemical corps communities. Check out photos from the event below.

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