Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile

NNSA’s Count of Active COVID-19 Cases Falls to 32, as Some Workers Return

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States that host National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) production sites are among the first attempting an economic thaw, moving to reopen some businesses this week, as the number of confirmed active cases of COVID-19 across the agency dipped to 32.
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NNSA Orders 225K China-Made Respirator Masks From Small Biz

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DOE Plutonium Disposal Could Falter Without Technology Development, National Academies Panel Warns

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NNSA Will Let DNFSB Attend Nuclear Explosive Safety Meetings on Trial Basis

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Former NNSA Head Says New START Lapse Could Sap Congressional Support for Agency

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Pantex Moves Closer to ‘Rate Production’ of Sub-Launched Warhead

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Northrop Chief Expects GBSD Award By August

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Nuclear Cruise Missile Might Be Early, Air Force Says

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Low-Yield Warhead Eliminates Need for Nuclear Buildup, State Says

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N.M. Senators Back Short Extension of Environmental Review for Los Alamos Pits

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Energy Department Still Has Unfinished Business on GAO Recommendations

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Boeing Swings To Loss In First Quarter As COVID-19 Slams Company

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COVID-19 Impacts Hit GD’s First Quarter Results On Delayed Aircraft Deliveries

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