Nonproliferation Articles and Press Releases
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April 9, 2026NNSA has successfully removed all high-risk cesium-137 material from the state. This means South Carolina is now the 13th state to be completely free of this dangerous radioactive material, a massive win for the safety of Americans, and prevents adversaries from acquiring this material.National Nuclear Security Administration
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BlogApril 9, 2026NNSA congratulates SHINE on this crucial next step in its nuclear technology evolution! NNSA is proud to have fostered the company's innovative process for manufacturing medical isotopes while keeping America safe from materials that could be used for nuclear weapons.National Nuclear Security Administration
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March 20, 2026The NNSA-Texas A&M AgriLife Research partnership is moving things along on the treatment of environmental materials. Electron beam technology offers a safer way to process what's in wastewater, serving the environment and national security.National Nuclear Security Administration
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February 4, 2026Protecting Our Homeland: NNSA successfully secured communities against radiological threat and “dirty bombs.”National Nuclear Security Administration
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January 22, 2026NNSA and Texas A&M AgriLife Research are teaming up to revolutionize medical device sterilization with advanced electron beam technology, ensuring a safer future for medicine and public health.National Nuclear Security Administration
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Press ReleaseDecember 23, 2025Fostering the next generation of nuclear security and nonproliferation leaders, NNSA has renewed a $25 million grant for another 5 years to an R&D consortium led by the University of California, Berkeley that directly supports our vital missions.National Nuclear Security Administration
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Press ReleaseDecember 3, 2025NNSA just checked Oklahoma off the list of states cleared of cesium irradiators. This is a major milestone in enhancing security across the nation. Read more about how NNSA worked to eliminate the radiological risk these devices pose.National Nuclear Security Administration
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Press ReleaseDecember 2, 2025Department of Energy gives OK for Philippines and Singapore to get U.S. exports of nuclear technology and assistance.National Nuclear Security Administration
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BlogDecember 1, 2025NNSA and Japan’s Kyoto University converted two cores from the Kyoto University Critical Assembly from using highly enriched uranium to high-assay low-enriched uranium fuel. It's a nonproliferation and HALEU research milestone.National Nuclear Security Administration
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Press ReleaseSeptember 29, 2025NNSA and Texas A&M University have teamed up to combat the New World Screwworm and protect America’s farms and ranches. The partnership advances eBeam technology and radiological security while safeguarding agribusiness nationwide.National Nuclear Security Administration