December 3, 2021

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NNSA awards $13 million to promote U.S. production of critical medical isotope

NNSA issued a cooperative agreement worth $13 million to Niowave, a Michigan company, to support the commercial production of molybdenum-99.

December 2, 2021

NNSA Completes First Production Unit of B61-12 Life Extension Program

Warhead modernization activities ensure the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile continues to meet military requirements while enhancing safety and security.

December 2, 2021

November 30, 2021

Statement by NNSA Administrator Hruby on the Confirmation of Corey Hinderstein

NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby issued the following statement today on the Senate's confirmation of Corey Hinderstein as Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation.

November 29, 2021

NNSA Awards Management and Operations Contract for Y-12, Pantex

DOE/NNSA announced today it has selected Nuclear Production One, LLC for the M&O contract for the Y-12 National Security Complex and Pantex Plant, located in Oak Ridge Tennessee, and Amarillo, Texas, respectively.

November 9, 2021

U.S. nuclear security agency expands Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program in effort to strengthen its workforce

NNSA's Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program has awarded nine new grants totaling $38.8 million to build more partnerships with Minority-Serving Institutions, leverage untapped students, and expand its talent pipeline.

October 28, 2021

NNSA and Tennessee officials break ground on Oak Ridge Enhanced Technology and Training Center

Officials broke ground Oct. 28 on the Oak Ridge Enhanced Technology and Training Center (ORETTC), a novel federal and state funded concept to provide first responder training and technology demonstrations.

October 18, 2021

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NNSA awards $35 million to promote U.S. production of critical medical isotope

NNSA issued a cooperative agreement worth $35 million to SHINE Technologies to support the commercial production of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), a critical isotope used in more than 40,000 medical procedures in the United States each day.

October 6, 2021

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NNSA to conduct aerial radiation assessment survey over Boston Marathon race route Oct. 8-11

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over downtown Boston and the Boston Marathon race route, Friday, Oct. 8, through Monday, Oct. 11.

September 29, 2021

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NNSA achieves record number of tritium extraction operations

This more than doubles the previous record of three extractions in a single fiscal year.