Stockpile Stewardship

Wright: ‘not a need for explosive testing,’ Williams says multidimensional problem

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WASHINGTON — Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday the United States need not resume explosive nuclear testing, though he and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) head Brandon Williams acknowledged the president could choose to do so for reasons…

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House Energy and Water passes request for $27 billion for NNSA, less than White House

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

NNSA’s Williams expresses disappointment in SRPPF

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

Graham criticizes DOE reprogramming of Savannah River funds to Los Alamos pit work

Rows of vertical cylindrical stainless steel centrifuge units arranged in an industrial cascade.

NNSA completes largest international HALEU shipment

Cooling towers releasing steam clouds at a nuclear power station.

DOE needs long-term plan for test reactor’s spent fuel storage, GAO says

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

Naval reactor office could save billions partnering with EM, but risk involved, GAO says

An aerial view of a large industrial construction project with cranes and a partially built reactor structure.

High Explosives Facility completed at Pantex

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

Air Force examining government-owned technical data library for B-2

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

Post ceasefire, Russia tests nuclear ballistic missile that could deploy in 2026

A tunnel boring machine operating inside an underground rock-salt mine tunnel.

Idaho makes first remote-handled TRU shipment to WIPP in years

The U.S. Capitol dome framed by trees with an overlay of paper currency, symbolizing federal budget appropriations.

DNFSB touts revamped public website

A scientist in a lab coat and gloves examining a sample through a microscope in a research laboratory.

Wrap up: Ted Wyka retiring in June; DeLauro statement on JCPOA exit anniversary; Smith visits Newport News Shipbuilding; more

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