IAEA Nuclear Security Centre Opens | IAEA Nuclear Security Centre Opens - International Atomic Energy Agency
IAEA Nuclear Security Centre Opens | IAEA Nuclear Security Centre Opens
The IAEA has opened a unique nuclear security training and demonstration centre, the first international facility of its type, supporting growing global efforts to tackle global nuclear terrorism. The IAEA Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre contains specialized technical infrastructure and equipment, simulated environments, virtual reality tools and advanced software. It will offer 23 distinct courses to experts, including one for countries planning to expand their radiotherapy services under Rays Of Hope. The Centre provides hands-on practice on nuclear security systems for physical protection, information and computer security, nuclear forensics, major public events and more.
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