Warhead & Weapons Development

DNFSB finds power issues with Pantex nuclear explosive bays

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The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board said Pantex management and operating contractor PanTeXas Deterrence reported a loss of power in nuclear explosive bays the week of March 7.
The Pantex Plant near Amarillo, Texas, is a National Nuclear Security Administration…

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