Nuclear Security & Deterrence Vol. 18 No. 34 Former Generals: Maintaining INF Is Beneficial for U.S.
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International
Could Putin’s Nuclear Bluster Provide Ammunition for Supporters of U.S. Nuclear Modernization?
Brian Bradley NS&D Monitor 9/5/2014 With Russian President Vladimir Putin increasingly emphasizing Moscow’s nuclear firepower amid growing tensions with the United States over Ukraine, nuclear weapons experts suggested this week that Russia’s… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber to view this page. Email […]
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Budget & Policy
Lawmakers Gearing Up for Short-Term CR Without Anomaly for NNSA Weapons Program
Todd Jacobson NS&D Monitor 9/5/2014 Lawmakers are expected to return from their summer recess next week and passing a Continuing Resolution to fund the government at the start of Fiscal Year 2015 will be among the top priorities. But lawmakers are expected… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be […]
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Warhead & Weapons Development
With HE Pressing Facility Completed, Army Corps and NNSA Look to Future
Todd Jacobson NS&D Monitor 9/5/2014 Later this month, the Army Corps of Engineers will turn over the High Explosives Pressing Facility to Pantex contractor Consolidated Nuclear Security, kicking off an extensive testing and readiness period that is expected… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a […]
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Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile
DOE Investigating June 2014 ‘Security Event’ at Y-12
Todd Jacobson NS&D Monitor 9/5/2014 The Department of Energy’s Office of Enforcement is investigating a potential security violation at the Y-12 National Security Complex that occurred just before new Y-12/Pantex contractor Consolidated Nuclear Security… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber to view this […]
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Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile
DNFSB Issues Recommendation to Strengthen DOE Emergency Response Capabilities
Todd Jacobson NS&D Monitor 9/5/2014 The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board is calling on the Department of Energy to strengthen its emergency response capabilities and this week issued its first formal recommendation in nearly two years. The recommendation… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a […]
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Contracts & Procurement
AECOM, URS Outline Post-Acquisition Management Structure
Mike Nartker NS&D Monitor 9/5/2014 Senior URS executive Randy Wotring will head up AECOM’s work in the federal marketplace, including in the Department of Energy, once it completes its acquisition of URS, according to information released earlier this… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a […]
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Delivery Systems & Nuclear Triad
Air Force Expects to Release RFP for Reentry System Field Support Equipment This Fall
Brian Bradley NS&D Monitor 9/5/2014 The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center expects to release a Request for Proposal for new reentry system testing equipment this fall, according to AFNWC spokesperson Kendahl Johnson. The information was released this week… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a […]
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National Laboratories
Anastasio Named to LANS, LLNS Boards of Governors
Todd Jacobson NS&D Monitor 9/5/2014 Former Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore Director Mike Anastasio is joining the Boards of Governors of both contractors that run the two national laboratories. Anastasio retired as the director of Los Alamos in 2011 after… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in […]
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National Laboratories
At Livermore
Lab, Former NIF Director Ed Moses, Part Ways NS&D Monitor 9/5/2014 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and former National Ignition Facility Director Ed Moses are officially parting ways, with Moses accepting a job as the president of the Giant Magellan… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as […]
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Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile
At Oak Ridge
New Criticality Safety Issues Pop Up at Y-12 NS&D Monitor 9/5/2014 Staff of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board recently identified several new criticality safety concerns at the Y-12 National Security Complex, which is under increased scrutiny because… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a […]
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Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile
At Savannah River
MOX Services Looks to Extend NRC Construction Authorization for 10 Years NS&D Monitor 9/5/2014 Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility contractor CB&I AREVA MOX Services is awaiting a response to its request for a 10-year extension to its construction authorization… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as […]
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National Laboratories
Wrap Up: In DOE, In the Industry, On the International Front
NS&D Monitor 9/5/2014 IN DOE The Congressionally mandated Commission to Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy Laboratories is scheduled to hold its second meeting Sept. 15. The meeting will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Institute for… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be […]