Nuclear Security

Goal leaders

Dr. Marvin Adams

Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs

National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE)

Michael Thompson

Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Stockpile Sustainment for Defense Programs

National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE)

Corey Hinderstein

Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation

National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE)

Kasia Mendelsohn

Assistant Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation

National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE)

To achieve

Maintain and modernize the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile and dismantle retired nuclear weapons, as directed by the President through the Nuclear Posture Review, as well as enable further international nuclear nonproliferation and arms control progress.

By September 30, 2023, complete 100 percent of annual B61-12 bomb deliveries required to support fiscal years 2022 and 2023 U.S. Air Force operational needs. (WA)

By September 30, 2023, complete 100 percent of annual W88 Alt 370 warhead deliveries required to support fiscal years 2022 and 2023 U.S. Navy operational needs. (WA)

By September 30, 2023, replace 330 cesium irradiators with non-radioactive source-based technologies. (DNN)

Progress Updates