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Welcome to this Issue of National Security Science
This issue provides both intriguing questions and some surprising answers, says Bob Webster, Principal Associate Director, Weapons Programs.
December 1, 2016
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In a national emergency, could the United States safely test a nuclear weapon tomorrow?
In 1992, the nation made a decision to forgo full-scale underground nuclear weapons testing: after conducting more than 1,000 tests since the end of World War II. However, under Presidential Decision Directive 15 (1993) there is a legal requirement to be able to execute a test within 24–36 months if required. In a national emergency, could the United States safely test a nuclear weapon tomorrow?
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- Welcome to this Issue of National Security Science
- Nevada National Security Site Celebrates 65 Years
- Nuclear Test Readiness
- Do Subcritical Experiments Help?
- Why the Nuclear Triad?
- Smells like Alert
- The Minuteman Takes Flight
- The W78 Lives On
- The Dragon is Alive
- Stratofortress Statistics: Anatomy of a B-52
- B61 Life Extension Program Advances
- Fixing Fukushima
- What is Muon Vision?
- Muon Vision for U.S. National Security
- Ask Me Anything
- Secret City App Now Available
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