CBRN THREATS – ADVANCING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH INTERDISCIPLINARY INNOVATIONS: AN ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK FOR RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR HAZARD DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES

This article examines the effectiveness of radiological and nuclear (R&N) threat detectiontechnologies. It assesses current methodologies, interdisciplinary approaches and their impacton national security. Utilizing an extensive literature review and the author’s expertise in CBRNdefence, the study explores technological advancements, operational challenges and future researchin R&N detection. It underscores the necessity of innovative, adaptive technologies integrated withstrategic policy to address evolving R&N threats effectively. The paper also highlights the strategicrole of these technologies in national security policies and global non-proliferation efforts.