Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile

Project Mgmt. Issues at NNSS Security Upgrade Quadrupled Price, IG Says

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System Upgrade on Hold Due to Lack of Funding
Kenneth Fletcher
NS&D Monitor
5/15/2015
Costs have more than quadrupled for a security system upgrade at the Nevada National Security Site with no firm completion date due to a lack of funding and project management…

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Nuclear Expert Calls for U.S. to Bolster Its ‘Tactical’ Nuke Capabilities

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SASC Markup of FY 2016 NDAA Includes Plus-Ups for Nuclear Forces

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State Dept. Bucks Russian Diplomat Who Signaled Unwillingness for New Nuclear Reductions

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Boeing CEO Downplays Concerns Over Potential LRSB Contract Loss

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Experts Lay Out Disarmament Options as Divergent Views Abound at RevCon

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Experts Call for U.S. to Engage Russia on INF, Arms Control More Creatively

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Senators Express Concerns about Civil Nuclear Agreement with China

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Sandia Director Hommert to Retire This Summer

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Navy Strategic Systems Programs Wants to Accelerate OR Quad Pack Work

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At Los Alamos

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At Oak Ridge

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At Savannah River

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