Warhead & Weapons Development

W93 Warhead Could Be Rapidly Upgradable, Servicable Outside Pantex

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) made post-Cold War history in its 2021 budget request this week, requesting funds to develop a new sea-based nuclear warhead designated Mk7 W93 — a weapon designed to be rapidly upgradeable…

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