WHO WE ARE

At DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center, we possess an unrivaled chemical biological research and development infrastructure with scientists, engineers, technicians and specialists located at four different sites in the United States: Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., Pine Bluff, Ark., Rock Island, Ill., and Dugway Proving Ground, Utah.​

OUR MISSION

We aim to provide innovative chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) defense capabilities to enable the Joint Warfighters’ dominance on the battlefield and interagency defense of the homeland.​

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WHAT WE DO.

DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center is the primary Department of Defense technical organization for non-medical chemical and biological defense.​

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ENGINEERING

DEVCOM CBC Engineering is a highly technical team of engineers, scientists and subject matter experts who provide world-class support across the Acquisition lifecycle. By leveraging their engineering expertise and unique infrastructure, CBC Engineering provides customizable, comprehensive and rapid solutions to solve Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) challenges for the Warfighter and the Homeland.

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RESEARCH & OPERATIONS

The Research and Operations team at DEVCOM CBC is an innovative organization with unique chemical and biological (C/B) capabilities. Our research expertise and development labs efficiently execute C/B defense efforts for our nation and warfighters from discovery through prototyping, and our operational capabilities can rapidly respond to global C/B challenges.

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WORK WITH US.

If you are in need of DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center’s services, doing business with us has never been easier. We have in place a variety of agreements and funding mechanisms that can be rapidly activated so you can readily access our expertise and facilities.

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LATEST NEWS

Read the latest about what’s happening around DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center.​

Heat-Based Decontamination Project Becomes Program of Record

January 6, 2026

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – Researchers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) h…

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Researchers Develop Portable Sensor to Help Agencies Detect Fentanyl and Other Chemical Threats

December 15, 2025

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Army Researchers Develop New Sensors Technology for Trace Detection

November 20, 2025

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DEVCOM CBC Supports CBRN Technology Capstone Event

November 20, 2025

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Heat-Based Decontamination Project Becomes Program of Record

January 6, 2026

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Researchers Develop Portable Sensor to Help Agencies Detect Fentanyl and Other Chemical Threats

December 15, 2025

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Army Researchers Develop New Sensors Technology for Trace Detection

November 20, 2025

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DEVCOM CBC Supports CBRN Technology Capstone Event

November 20, 2025

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