Vol. 10, No. 44

Budget & Policy

Sen. Mullin “pretty confident” government will open by end of week

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in the halls of the Capitol Tuesday that Congress will likely vote to open the government by Friday. Mullin told a quorum of reporters he’s “pretty confident” Congress will reopen the government this week, and while he said he […]
  • Non-Proliferation

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

    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… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingWeapons Complex Morning Briefing! You must be logged in as a […]

  • Data Centers & Energy Demand

    Constellation looks to double nuclear capacity at Calvert Cliffs

    Constellation Energy announced plans this week to explore adding 2,000 megawatts of new nuclear power in Maryland while seeking a license extension for its existing nuclear units.  On Tuesday, Constellation released a long-range proposal to develop up to 5,800… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingWeapons Complex Morning Briefing! You must be logged in as a […]

  • Advanced Nuclear & SMRs

    BWXT agrees to build steam generators for Rolls-Royce SMR

    BWX Technologies and Rolls-Royce SMR have announced agreements to collaborate on development of Rolls-Royce small modular reactors and future fleets.  Rolls-Royce SMR, a United Kingdom-based nuclear company, signed a nuclear steam generator detailed design contract… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingWeapons Complex Morning Briefing! You must be logged in as a subscriber to view this […]

  • Delivery Systems & Nuclear Triad

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

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) last week asked President Donald Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) not to “shield” nuclear weapons programs “from independent oversight.” During the confirmation hearing for Vice Adm. Richard Correll… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingWeapons Complex Morning Briefing! You must be logged in as a subscriber to view […]

  • Contracts & Procurement

    Former DOE exec Avery becomes Westinghouse VP

    Jeff Avery, a longtime federal executive within the Department of Energy’s nuclear complex, has accepted a vice president’s post with Westinghouse Electric, Avery said this week on his LinkedIn page. “I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Westinghouse… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingWeapons Complex Morning Briefing! You must be logged in as a subscriber […]

  • Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile

    Former VP Cheney dies at age 84

    National news outlets reported early Tuesday that former Vice President Richard (Dick) Cheney has died at age 84. The Wyoming native served as vice president to President George W. Bush for eight years after serving in Congress and in high-level positions, including… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingWeapons Complex Morning Briefing! You must be logged […]

  • Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile

    Y-12 prime shops for office space near Oak Ridge

    Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS), the Bechtel-led contractor team that oversees the Y-12 National Security Complex, is looking at office space near the facility in Oak Ridge, Tenn. CNS recently took in expressions of interest (EOI) from potential suppliers of… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingWeapons Complex Morning Briefing! You must be logged in as a […]

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