Sandia National Laboratories’ Post

More broadly we need a concerted effort to invest in the workforce of the future to support these and other vital programs. At a time when future generations worry about being replaced by automation and AI we have a global shortage of skilled technical workers required to build ships (military and Comercial), aircraft and other key manufactured products being knocked off with stolen IP in China. We can't focus on the systems without building the foundation human and industrial capital to not only build but sustain these critical systems

🔴Minuteman III test showcases readiness of US nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent In this test, the missile's reentry vehicles traveled some 4,200 miles (6,760 km) before impacting their targets at the Reagan Test site in the remote Kwajalein Atoll. The Minuteman III missiles that form a critical leg of the U.S. nuclear triad each carry one nuclear-armed reentry vehicle. This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter 21st century threats and reassure our allies. Such tests have occurred over 300 times before, and this test is not the result of current world events-- US claims!!!

I know the nuclear weapon is truly great. The big problem would destroyed at least 60 percent of the population even larger. In the current US defense and weapon should be even enough of taking care of any regions conflicts at least much less scales compared of the population . Truly, many of the countries has the great defense as well. Not necessary go on the dead lock to all the nations.

The Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, University of Calgary with the Military Museum have been having a series of public talks on key security issues facing Canada. On November 23 2023, I was privilege to have been able to share my thoughts on the changing Nuclear Weapons international security environment. We are seeing a massive modernization of the deterrent forces of all of the major nuclear powers. But even more troubling is the emerging warheads and delivery systems that can be thought of as being war-fighting. So moving forward in an increasingly dangerous international great power system, what does it mean? In an attempt to answer this, my talk was titled "Thinking about the Unthinkable: The Modernization of Nuclear Weapons and their Delivery Systems". https://lnkd.in/gbGb9zDW

Bill Alert! US Senate Bill SRES 889 - A resolution designating October 30, 2024, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States. Status: Introduced to Senate Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eQ5_kKuZ Bill 118 S.Res. 889 is a resolution that proposes designating October 30, 2024, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States. The purpose of this resolution is to honor and recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the workers who were involved in the development and maintenance of the country's nuclear weapons program. The resolution highlights the important role that these worker...

The US Navy Leadership and Others Illustrate the Bipartisan Nature of Supporting Rebuilding our Submarine Industrial Base. The world is depending on America to get itself organized, both our public and private sectors working together, to build the nuclear submarines that counter our adversaries in the Pacific and globally. https://lnkd.in/efaNFEJe

Will this prevent or precipitate WW3? ⚠️ 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 ⚠️ 🇷🇺🇮🇷 | 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝘀𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻… The famed “Iskander” missile is capable of carrying Nuclear Warheads. These 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 have been confirmed to have been delivered to 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻 today.

Annual strategic nuclear drills kick off in US "The purpose of GT25 is to enhance nuclear readiness and ensure a safe, secure, and effective strategic deterrent force," The US Strategic Command said NEW York, October 18/ The US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) has begun its annual nuclear command and control drills, Global Thunder 25 (GT25). "The purpose of GT25 is to enhance nuclear readiness and ensure a safe, secure, and effective strategic deterrent force," it said, adding that the exercise will involve key NATO allies and partners, including from the United Kingdom. "As in previous years, Global Thunder 25 will include an increase in bomber and other aircraft flights throughout the exercise," USSTRATCOM said. "This is an annual exercise and is not in response to actions by any nation or other actors, or current world events," it stressed. #business #finance #financialservices

Ahead of the upcoming Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee (#NPTPrepCom), a new ELN policy brief by senior network member Michael Biontino argues that there is an urgent need for dialogue on nuclear doctrines, declaratory policies, and security assurances between nuclear weapons states and non-nuclear weapons states. Read the paper in full here: https://lnkd.in/eU7nhHD5

The discourse surrounding the modernization of the U.S. nuclear arsenal encapsulates a strategic conundrum that transcends purely fiscal considerations. The historical persistence of land-based ICBMs as a deterrent, rooted in Cold War exigencies, underscores the enduring complexity of nuclear strategy in the post-Cold War era. The escalation in the Sentinel program's cost and timeline raises pivotal questions about fiscal prudence and strategic necessity in an era where the geopolitical landscape is markedly different, yet the specter of nuclear threat remains palpable as evidenced by President Putin’s recent periodic rhetoric. The decision to retain a sizeable fleet of land-based ICBMs reflects a nuanced understanding of strategic stability, informed by decades of deterrence theory and arms control dynamics. The intricate interplay between arms control agreements and the strategic calculus of maintaining a triad, including land-based ICBMs, reveals a sophisticated appreciation for the deterrent value of nuclear forces amid evolving global threats. Moreover, the dialogue surrounding nuclear modernization encapsulates the broader discussion on defense acquisition practices and the inherent challenges of forecasting costs and technological hurdles in long-term military projects. The argument for continuity in nuclear capabilities underscores a pragmatic recognition of the enduring role of nuclear deterrence in national security strategy and the ever eroding effectiveness of conventional deterrence. Ultimately, the discourse on nuclear modernization invites a deeper discussion of the intricate balance between fiscal responsibility, strategic foresight, and the immutable imperatives of national defense in an uncertain global order. The dialogue must continue to foster a nuanced understanding among policymakers, scholars, and the public to navigate the complexities of maintaining a credible deterrent in a dynamic geopolitical landscape.