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B61-13 ‘significantly ahead of schedule,’ NNSA tells Fox News

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The National Nuclear Security Administration will complete the First Production Unit of the B61-13 this fiscal year, according to Fox News April 9.
With production complete in December for the B61-12 life extension program, the National Nuclear Security Administration…

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Letters to Secretary Wright criticize cuts to funds, request workforce numbers

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STRATCOM looking into strategic impacts of Golden Dome, commander says

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BWXT acquires land for domestic uranium enrichment, NNSA signals intent for sole-source

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Sentinel to have new silos, Air Force leaders tell town halls

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Trump administration support for Nuclear Triad may lead to Sentinel reprieve

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New SSBN 12-18 months late but trying to recover partial time, Navy tells lawmakers

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DIU selects eight possible companies for advanced microreactor program

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City of Oak Ridge reworking airport plans given Orano project

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EnergySolutions secures U.S. Department of Navy waste management contracts

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Wrap up: Iran-U.S. nuclear talks Round 2 in Rome; Trump extends hiring freeze; Ukraine seeks European Bank help in repairing Chernobyl vessel; more

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