Non-Proliferation

DoD nuclear nominee questions Russia, China’s compliance with test bans

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There have been reports since 2019 on Russia and China’s potential noncompliance with the Threshold Test Ban Treaty, one of President Donald Trump’s Department of Defense nominees said in Senate testimony Tuesday.
Robert Kadlec, Trump’s nominee to be assistant…

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Trump: China, Russia are testing; Wright says no ‘mushroom cloud’ near NNSS

The U.S. Capitol dome framed by trees with an overlay of paper currency, symbolizing federal budget appropriations.

No post-election deal yet on reopening government

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Nevada lawmaker Titus introduces bill to prohibit nuclear explosive testing

A naval ballistic missile submarine partially surfaced and underway in open ocean.

Warren asks STRATCOM nom to “not stand in the way” of independent studies on Sentinel

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South Korea to build nuclear-powered sub in Philly, Trump says

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BWXT records strong third quarter despite government shutdown

A naval aircraft carrier underway at sea, kicking up spray from its bow.

Shipbuilding powers HII to strong third quarter

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Centrus earnings rise in 3Q ahead of planned Piketon expansion

A ballistic missile warhead stored upright inside an underground launch silo, viewed from above.

DNFSB plans to remain active safety monitor, it stresses in DOE letter

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DNFSB seeks LANL safety improvements briefing within a year

A ballistic missile warhead stored upright inside an underground launch silo, viewed from above.

Y-12 prime shops for office space near Oak Ridge

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HII adds Westley Group as supplier for industrial base expansion under AUKUS

A nuclear power plant facility featuring two large cooling towers alongside a domed reactor containment building.

Fluor earnings fall; company reaches deal on NuScale investment

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Wrap up: Navy energy asst secretary wants SMRs; HII names new Newport News VP; Senate confirms Air Force chief of staff; more

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