December 21, 2021
NNSA’s nuclear nonproliferation annual report delivered to Congress
Today NNSA released Prevent, Counter, and Respond—the agency's Plan to Reduce Global Nuclear Threats FY 2022-2026.
December 20, 2021
U.S. Secretaries of Energy and Health and Human Services Jointly Certify Sufficient Worldwide Supply of Critical Medical Isotope
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra jointly certified that there is now enough worldwide supply of the medical isotope molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) .
December 16, 2021
NNSA highlights regional transport security engagement during the IAEA Transport Conference
NNSA is on a mission to make nuclear and radioactive material transport more secure globally.
December 15, 2021
Milestone purchase marks first-of-its-kind acquisition for NNSA
NNSA completed its acquisition of the LeMond Carbon Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, near the Y-12 National Security Complex on December 15.
December 6, 2021
Corey Hinderstein sworn in as Deputy Administrator for NNSA’s Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
Corey Hinderstein was sworn in today as the Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation of the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration.
December 3, 2021
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
NNSA, New Mexico Partner to Upgrade Intersection of NM-4 and Jemez Road
Improvements will begin in Spring 2022
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.