Updated: 10 Jun 1998
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Information Paper
DoD Biological Warfare Threat Analysis
- More than 10 countries have, or are developing, a
biological warfare capability.
- Production of biological warfare agents does not
require specialized equipment or advanced technology.
- When comparing equivalent amounts of biological and
chemical warfare agents, the biological agent is far
more potent.
- Small amounts can produce large numbers of
casualties.
- Delivery vehicles include: aerial bombs, artillery
shells, long-range missiles, agricultural sprayers,
and spray tanks carried by aircraft.
- Many of the materials and equipment that are used to
produce biological warfare agents are available from
legitimate sources and intended for other uses.
- It is difficult to limit spread of biological warfare
agents because of the dual-use nature of the
equipment and technologies.
- There is a legitimate market for legal products which
can be produced with this equipment, i.e., pharmaceuticals,
biopesticides, etc.
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