Nuclear Weapons & Stockpile

Wrap up: NNSA released 2025 SSMP; NNSA released 2025 NCPR; NNSS carbon-free electricity; DOE award for plasma research projects; HII subs under investigation by HASC

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The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration Thursday released the fiscal year 2025 version of the stockpile stewardship and management plan (SSMP) to describe the agency’s plans to maintain the stockpile without testing nuclear weapons.
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NNSA “diamond-stamped” first plutonium pit for W87-1 warhead

Two professionals reviewing and signing a contract document together in an office setting.

After merger with Jacobs’ government business, Amentum eyes areas of nuclear growth

A stainless steel glovebox used to handle sensitive materials in a controlled, inert-atmosphere laboratory.

Judge rules for antis in lawsuit over environmental study of plutonium pit production

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

Unexplained lane departure was cause of fatal crash that killed former LANL director, police say

A grid of national flags from countries around the world, representing international cooperation.

IAEA director general in Belarus Tuesday to visit nuclear power plant amid Lukashenko threats

A grid of national flags from countries around the world, representing international cooperation.

NATO secretary general says no impending threat of nuclear weapons by Russia

Environmental scientists in protective suits surveying contaminated soil at an industrial cleanup site.

NNSA assumes landlord responsibility for Savannah River Site from EM

A naval ballistic missile submarine partially surfaced and underway in open ocean.

Columbia delays, costs likely to increase; Navy should revise estimates, GAO says

A naval aircraft carrier underway at sea, kicking up spray from its bow.

Ministers announce new AUKUS-related, U.K.-Australia treaty

A grid of national flags from countries around the world, representing international cooperation.

Biden says no to attacking Iran’s nukes after VP candidates play blame game in debate

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