Nuclear Security & Deterrence Vol. 19 No. 10 AF Acquisition Secretary: LRSB Most Likely Will Be Cost-Plus
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Budget & Policy
As Admin. Makes Pitch for Modernization Support, ‘Affordability Problems’ Loom
Todd Jacobson NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 Modernizing the nation’s nuclear deterrent will begin to create “affordability problems” starting in 2021, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall told the Senate… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber to view this page. […]
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International
AREVA Announces Plan to Cut Costs Following $5.4B Loss in 2014
Jeremy L. Dillon NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 Following a $5.4 billion loss for 2014, AREVA this week announced plans to cut costs and re-focus the company on core business. The plan calls for AREVA to refocus on core nuclear processes, re-forge the partnership… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be […]
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Delivery Systems & Nuclear Triad
New Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent Expected to Cost $40-$60 Billion, Official Says
Brian Bradley NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 The Air Force’s new Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) is estimated to cost $40-$60 billion overall, according to an industry official involved in program discussions. Budget documents indicate the Air Force… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber to view […]
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Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile
Wrap Up
NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 IN CONGRESS Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), the ranking member on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said this week that she will not seek reelection in 2016, opening up the top Democratic slot on the powerful spending panel. Mikulski,… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in […]
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Non-Proliferation
Russian Foreign Minister to Conference on Disarmament: U.S., NATO Violating NPT
Brian Bradley NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 Days before the 45th anniversary of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused NATO, the U.S. and other European countries of violating the NPT by conducting joint nuclear exercises.… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber […]
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Uranium Enrichment & Fuel Cycle
Dan Poneman to Take Over As Centrus CEO
Kenneth Fletcher NS&D Monitor 5/6/2015 Former Department of Energy Deputy Secretary Dan Poneman has been named president and chief executive officer of uranium enrichment firm Centrus Energy Corp. Poneman, who left his DOE post in October 2014 as the longest… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in […]
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National Laboratories
At Oak Ridge
NNSA Preparing Supplement Analysis Linked to New UPF Plans NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 The National Nuclear Security Administration has confirmed it is “in the process” of preparing a Supplement Analysis to determine if the agency needs to revise Y-12’s… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a […]
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Delivery Systems & Nuclear Triad
Amid DoD Warnings, Sen. Calls on Colleagues to Fund Ohio-Class Replacement through Separate Fund
Brian Bradley NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) on March 4 nudged fellow lawmakers on the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to bankroll the Navy’s National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund (SBDF), which was included in the 2015 National… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber […]
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Warhead & Weapons Development
Administration Officials Defend Acceleration of Work on LRSO, Cruise Missile Warhead
Todd Jacobson NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 National Nuclear Security Administration officials defended the agency’s decision to accelerate work on the W80-4 warhead in questioning this week from Democrats and Republicans on the House Energy and Water Appropriations… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber to […]
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Budget & Policy
Klotz Against DOE Name Change, but Mum on Other Recommendations for NNSA
Todd Jacobson NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 National Nuclear Security Administration chief Frank Klotz told House appropriators this week that he is not in favor of changing the name of the Department of Energy as a Congressional advisory panel recommended last year,… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in […]
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Defense & Military
Four-Star Air Force General Nominated to Command Global Strike
Brian Bradley NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 President Barack Obama has nominated Gen. Robin Rand for commander of Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), a post currently held by Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, according to a Feb. 27 announcement by Defense Secretary Ashton… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged […]
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Delivery Systems & Nuclear Triad
Air Force: B-2 Availability Increasing
Brian Bradley NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 B-2 availability is increasing because of about 20 projects that help the Air Force manage its signature and parts supply, Lt. Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in […]
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Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile
Nuclear Force Advocates React Positively to FIP Reforms
Brian Bradley NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 Leaders of strategic deterrence advocacy groups are reacting positively to the Air Force’s implementation of the Force Improvement Program (FIP), which began in February 2014 to address morale issues and equipment… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber to […]
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Budget & Policy
CBO: Nuke Costs to Spike in early 2020s
Brian Bradley NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 The Congressional Budget Office has released information supplementing its January nuclear weapons cost study for Fiscal Year 2015-2024, which shows defense costs for all three legs of the nuclear triad peaking in either… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a […]
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National Laboratories
At Sandia
IG: Lab Lost Out on Licensing Revenue After Patent Software Glitch NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 A software glitch caused Sandia National Laboratories to miss maintenance payments on 14 patents, forcing the laboratory to lose out on $119,000 in licensing and royalty… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in […]
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Plutonium Pit Production
At Savannah River
Worker OK After Puncture Wound at Tritium Facilities; SRNS Re-examining Work Areas for Hazards NS&D Monitor 3/6/2015 Savannah River Nuclear Solutions is re-examining all radiological work areas at the Savannah River Site’s Tritium Facilities for potential… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber to […]