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We're leveraging our digital engineering and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) expertise to deliver the US Navy E-130J TACAMO. https://lnkd.in/ePu4-z7Y #DefiningPossible

Nuclear-powered Navy warships generate spent nuclear fuel—which can pose risks to the environment and human health. The Navy is building a new facility to manage spent fuel. But the project is delayed and costs have increased. Learn more in our new report: https://lnkd.in/etkfngFx

Safeguarding the UK The Dreadnought submarine program is the UK’s initiative to build a new class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) to replace the aging Vanguard-class. Designed to maintain the UK's continuous nuclear deterrent by always having one submarine on patrol, guaranteeing a second-strike capability in case of a nuclear attack. (let's hope it stays a deterrent) The Dreadnought program is one of the most significant defense undertakings in the UK's history powerd by a Rolls-Royce PWR3 reactor, offering better efficiency, fewer refueling needs and serving until 2065. #RollsRoyce #Defence #Dreadnought

Historical Lessons for a New Nuclear Submarine Pacific Posture New article in Seapower magazine - https://lnkd.in/exU3z8T6 This is the first part of a larger effort to assess and recommend adjustments urgently needed to posture U.S. submarines and support structures. The focus in this article is to inform the current global security environment in the Pacific and the risk for modern war with the experiences of World War II Pacific Theater submarine war patrol campaigns. For a deeper read on this see the book at: https://lnkd.in/eM2dNnmy Read it here:

Ike White joined National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Naval Reactors leaders on Capitol Hill to testify before the Senate Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Committee on Armed Services on their missions and commitments supporting U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s FY 2025 budget request.   In White’s opening statement, he emphasized EM’s commitment to cleaning up the environmental legacy of national defense programs that helped end World War II and the Cold War, stating that, “while our mission is rooted in the past, we’re focused on the future.”   White’s testimony highlights EM’s 35 years of progress, transformational results, steady progress planned for FY 2025, support for national security missions and how EM is investing in the future. The budget request allows for continued improvement to the rigor of program and project management, as well as opportunities to progress cleanup safely and more efficiently,   EM appreciates the Biden administration’s commitment to our vital mission. Read Ike White's official testimony at https://bit.ly/3UUfIOK.

Here are the facts about Australia’s nuclear submarine program | My latest op-ed (although 1800 words) 👇 for the The Australian Financial Review talking AUKUS. It’s a challenge - Yes, is it insurmountable - No. it’s time we start believing in ourselves. 'Australia’s planned acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is undoubtedly ambitious and certainly risky. But the frequent negativity among Australian commentators is detached from the reality of the success to date of the plan’s progress, and the wider strategic reasons for the project'. ANU National Security College UNSW Canberra Australian Naval Institute Council on Geostrategy https://lnkd.in/g4f_-w6J

Alongside the Defence Nuclear Organisation and Royal Navy, the SDA forms a core part of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) 👊. Together we are responsible for maintaining the UK’s nuclear deterrent and submarine forces. For the DNE our mission is simple ⬇️. #SDA #TeamDNE #UKSecurity

Perspective and insight from United States Strategic Command: There’s a lot to think about when it comes to nuclear deterrence. Most people think about the vast number of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles we have secured in silos around the country. Other’s may think about the various options we have in our bomber and submarine delivery systems. However, at Vandenberg, the 377th Test and Evaluation Group plays an important role in nuclear deterrence by continually testing our ICBM capabilities for all the world to see. Specifically, the 377th Flight Test Missile Maintenance Squadron will receive an ICBM from the field that has had all the nuclear material replaced by telemetry equipment. Within the 377 FTMMXS, their Munitions Flight will initially receive the missile and will test all the components of the reentry vehicle to verify that all the nuclear material has been removed. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gzhCiX9d. Since 2012, the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) has served as the University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) of USSTRATCOM. Designated by the United States Department of Defense, a UARC is a strategic research center associated with a university. NSRI is affiliated with the University of Nebraska System, leveraging all four campuses. As a UARC, NSRI must maintain essential research, development and engineering core capabilities; maintain long-term strategic relationships with its DOD sponsors, and operate in the public interest, free from real or perceived conflicts of interest. Learn more about NSRI's mission at https://lnkd.in/gpMmFnw #strategicdeterrence #deterrence #assurance #ICBMs #nuclearweapons #integrateddeterrence #leadership #mission #purpose #defenseresearch #nationalsecurity #highereducation

Today's AFMC end-of-year post looks at a big event championed by our Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center - the stand-up of the merged ICBM Systems Directorate. Back in August, the Sentinel Systems Directorate and the Minuteman III Systems Directorate merged to become the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate. The new organization is responsible for providing the most responsive nuclear deterrence capability and sustainment for Air Force Global Strike Command through the LGM-30G Minuteman III and LGM-35A Sentinel. The change is part of a larger effort to streamline processes across the nuclear enterprise as the center sustains legacy nuclear deterrent platforms while modernizing for the future. The new directorate has nearly 1,000 personnel located at Hill AFB and locations across the U.S. and is responsible for executing $6 Billion for the land-based portion of the nuclear triad. 📰 https://lnkd.in/gz5QRsMZ (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw) #AFMC2024

As November comes to a close, here’s a snapshot of key A&S updates this month:   🔹 The United States Department of Defense released the Resilient and Healthy Defense Communities Implementation Plan to enhance defense installations' built and natural environments. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eyf9KXJh   🔹USD(A&S) LaPlante visited Minot and Malmstrom Air Force Bases, engaging with the men and women behind the 24/7 execution of the nuclear enterprise across the Air Force-supported legs of the Nuclear Triad. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezYigGJi   🔹 DoD and the Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce signed an MOU to boost minority business participation within the defense industrial base. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e255YK-P   🔹In the latest edition of Defense Acquisition University magazine, Dr. LaPlante reflects on the year’s achievements across the acquisition and sustainment enterprise. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eM3Du_ic