The UK biological-warfare program: dual-use contributions to the field of aerobiology

• Published in: The Nonproliferation review Vol. 27; no. 4-6; pp. 309 - 322
• Main Authors: Beedham, Richard J., Davies, Carwyn H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 01.09.2020
• Subjects: aerobiology; biological warfare; biological weapons; dual use; United Kingdom

Between 1940 and the late 1950s, the United Kingdom had a limited biological program to provide a retaliatory capability should UK forces be attacked using biological warfare (BW). Aspects of BW defense have been investigated from 1940 up to the present day. Techniques, processes, and equipment used...