Latest "National Nuclear Security Administration" stories

The 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron test loads an unarmed B61-12 bomb, which can be outfitted with a nuclear warhead, on a B-2 Spirit bomber on June 13, 2022 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The 72nd TES conducts testing and evaluation of new equipment, software and weapons systems for the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber. (Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead/Air Force)

Air Force’s new nuclear bomb program to be audited by military watchdog

The Air Force plans to fly the new B61 bomb on the F-35A and other fighter and bomber jets.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

Lawmakers set for battle over next-gen nuclear missile

Nuclear modernization opponents and defenders are gearing up to fight again this year over the future ICBM and other efforts.

19 months ago

Biden’s Pentagon nominees: More diverse and more of them

Eight months into President Joe Biden’s first year as commander-in-chief, he’s making good on a campaign pledge to form an administration that would “look like America,” selecting for the Defense Department top officials meant to reflect the country’s diversity.

20 months ago

Feds, contractors hold virtual job fair for nuclear security positions

Positions open aren't just in science and engineering fields. Check them out.

By Karen Jowers

3 years ago

Anniversary of world’s 1st atomic test fuels nuclear debate

The detonation 75 years ago forever changed the course of history, ensuring the end of World War II and marking the dawn of the atomic age.

3 years ago

Defense bill would curb Cabinet control of nuclear agency

The agency that supervises the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile would essentially lose direct Cabinet oversight under legislation that Congress is negotiating.

5 years ago