The Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Technologies Division (NCBT), part of the National Security Directorate, integrates fundamental science, research and development, and operational strategies to counter emerging national security threats.

The NCBT Division creates materials, methods, and technologies essential for detecting and mitigating potential threats and delivering effective solutions necessary for complex national security challenges. Projects span the detection of explosives and biological threats, chemical and nuclear forensics, and the management of special nuclear materials.

We are discovering signatures and understanding threats by creating materials, methods, and technologies to detect and analyze them

• Working at the intersection of science, technology, and policy to bring solutions to the global security mission.
• Delivering critical asset protection through integrated risk analysis, optimization of security operations, and specialized training.
• Designing and delivering fieldable solutions into operational environments.
• Assuring the readiness, sustainability, and resilience of critical national security, operations, and infrastructure.
• Executing domestic and international projects.
• Integrating programmatic-level solutions dependent upon policy, regulations, next-generation technology insertion, and international operations.
• Building next-generation talent to protect our nation for future generations.