Plutonium Pit Production

STRATCOM Chief Nominee Says NNSA Pit Plan Has ‘Issues’

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Navy Vice Adm. Charles Richard, the Donald Trump administration’s nominee to lead U.S. Strategic Command, on Thursday told the Senate Armed Services Committee that there are “issues” with the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) plan…

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House Armed Services Chair Puts Long Odds on Blocking Low-Yield Nuke

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Brouillette to Succeed Perry, but Official Nomination Still Pending

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NNSA Could Check Dilute-and-Dispose Plan to Accommodate Pit Production, GAO Says

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DNFSB Chair Says Board Staff Will Attend DOE Nuclear Explosive Safety Meetings

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Inhofe Prepping ‘Skinny’ NDAA, in Case Politics Derails Annual Defense Policy Bill

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Northrop Stands Alone on GBSD After Air Force Cuts Funds for Boeing Contract

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Northrop Grumman Sees No Impact To GBSD Acquisition Strategy Despite Regulatory Review

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AECOM Has Exit Clause for Sale of Government Service Unit

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Judge Allows Nevada to Tweak Lawsuit to Seek Removal of Plutonium

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Environmental Groups Ask Judge Again: Stop UPF Construction

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Key Opinion in SRNS Overcharging Suit Still Sitting with Civilian Board

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Boeing Defense Business Turns a Profit as 737 MAX Woes Weigh Down 3Q Earnings

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Lockheed Martin Plows Forward With Strong Third Quarter

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Air Force RCO: December 2021 ‘Earliest’ Target Date for B-21 First Flight

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NNSA Considering Small, Complex-Wide Recruiting Services Contract

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