Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile

NNSA Shies Away From Settlement Talks in MOX Lawsuit

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In an expected move, CB&I AREVA MOX Services argued Thursday a federal judge should not dismiss a $200 million lawsuit that claims the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration mismanaged the company’s contract to build a massive plutonium-disposal…

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NNSA Wants to Start Modification for Crucial Los Alamos Pit Facility

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Sentencing Scheduled for MOX Subcontractor on Fraud Charge

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NNSA Pulls Trigger on $490M Option for BWXT Naval Reactor Contract

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BWXT Nuke Group Seeing ‘Resurgence,’ CEO Says

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SOC Starts Work Under NNSA Nevada Protective Forces Contract

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Senators Demand Answers About NNSA Footing Legal Bills for Contractor Whistleblower Cases

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