Vol. 27, No. 18 
In New Mexico, NNSA stems tide of employee attrition, administrator says
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Non-Proliferation
NNSA seeking tech for global system to flush out nuclear material smuggling
The National Nuclear Security Administration, in cooperation with U.S. partner nations, plans to establish an integrated global system to detect smuggled nuclear material before it can be used in acts of terrorism. The NNSA’s Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as […]
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Contracts & Procurement
DOE must sign off on potential Pantex contract extensions, NNSA administrator says
WASHINGTON — The secretary of energy must approve the National Nuclear Security Administration’s plan to let one company manage the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas, for up to 20 years, the head of the nuclear-weapons agency said here Wednesday. Details of the… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be […]
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Defense & Military
Air Force likely will not make Sentinel’s planned 2029 operational deadline, Global Strike general says
Slips in the planned schedule for some parts of the Northrop Grumman LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM will occur, but the Air Force is focused on ensuring that the Sentinel is ready on time, the head of Air Force Global Strike Command, said May 4. In September, 2020, the… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & […]
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Cleanup & Remediation
Fluor earnings dip but CEO bullish on DOE work
Earnings fell at Fluor, Irving, Texas, in the first quarter, which the government contractor attributed to charges on a defense contract and losses associated with the sale of an international subsidiary. But in an analysts conference call following the morning… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in […]
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Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile
NNSA failed to audit millions paid to medical isotope producer, IG says
The National Nuclear Security Administration did not audit more than $10 million paid to one of four companies manufacturing Molybdenum-99 for use in medical procedures, the Department of Energy Inspector General said last week. In an effort to spur domestic… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in […]
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Life Extension Programs
Wrap Up: W80-4 delays; warhead meets development milestone; Korean nuke deterrence pact; CNS Pantex awards school grants
Development of several non-nuclear components is holding up fielding of the warhead that will eventually ride on the Air Force’s new air-launched cruise missile, according to Jill Hruby, administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration. Speaking… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber to […]