Glossary
CBRN — Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
CBRN stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear threats — the use of hazardous chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear material to cause harm. In aviation these are low-probability but high-consequence threats that screening and cargo controls guard against.
- Full form
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear
- Category
- Threats