Vol. 10, No. 13 Energysec nominee Wright set for confirmation vote
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Delivery Systems & Nuclear Triad
USAF awards BAE Systems nearly $1.2 billion extension for ICBM support
The U.S. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center’s intercontinental ballistic missile directorate has awarded BAE Systems a more than two-year $1.2-billion contract extension, keeping BAE on the project through July 2027. The award came the day before BAE Systems’ nearly 12-year, $1.9 billion support contract was set to expire. The award comes as the Air Force […]
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Delivery Systems & Nuclear Triad
USAF looks into replacement of Minuteman III flight control units
The U.S. Air Force is considering the replacement of flight control units for the engines on the three-stage Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile by Boeing. The 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyo., the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom AFB, Mont., and the 91st Missile Wing at Minot AFB, N.D. operate […]
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Interim Storage & Waste Disposal
NWTRB member, Biden appointee, confirms resignation request
A member of the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB) appointed by the prior administration confirmed late Friday was asked to resign by the new Donald Trump White House. “Yes, I received an email asking for my resignation by cob [close of business] on January 23, or be terminated from the NWTRB,” Scott Tyler, said […]
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Budget & Policy
NRC works to comply with White House in-office policy
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is revising its work policy to comply with recent White House directives, including getting most employees off telework and back to the office, a spokesperson said last week. “The NRC is working to ensure compliance with the White House’s executive orders and companion guidance, where applicable,” an NRC spokesperson said […]
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Budget & Policy
This Week
Here are events related to nuclear matters that Exchange Monitor staff are tracking this week: 03: Vote: The Senate is expected to vote on Chris Wright nomination to be secretary of energy. Vote expected after 5:30 p.m. E.T. 06: Deadline; The White House has set close of business today as its deadline for federal employees […]