Securing Naval Installations Against CBRN Threats

Naval installations represent some of the most strategically important sites in the world. They are gateways for maritime power, logistics, and global projection of force. Protecting them against both conventional and unconventional threats is central to U.S. national security.

In 2026, the U.S. Navy will conduct Citadel Shield–Solid Curtain, its annual force protection and anti-terrorism exercise. These drills replicate real-world attack scenarios, including insider threats, vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs), active shooters, and increasingly, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents. The exercise underscores the importance of readiness against unconventional threats that could cripple port operations or cause catastrophic loss of life.

Bertin Environics brings more than 35 years of experience in CBRN detection, monitoring, and system integration. With a portfolio that spans chemical, biological, and radiological detection technologies, the company delivers modular, scalable solutions for naval forces worldwide. Our systems have been fielded by navies in Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, Norway, and beyond, and are proven to operate in the harshest maritime environments.

This white paper explores how Bertin Environics’ technologies — ChemProX handheld detectors, ChemProX Deployment Kit, ChemProX ID Kit, ENVI BioScout, SaphyRAD MS, RanidX radiation monitoring, Second Sight standoff detector, and the Naval X-System — can provide the U.S. Navy with unmatched protection for bases and ports. These tools ensure early warning, situational awareness, and force protection in the face of evolving CBRN threats.