Modernization and stockpile programs meet key milestones
Nuclear deterrence programs are expanding rapidly. Learn about program updates and recently completed milestones.
Answering the call
Lab News asked several Sandians about their support of the mission and what it means to them. Read their stories.
Sandia’s role in the nuclear weapons life cycle
While many staff members work outside of the nuclear deterrence program, all our work has a connection to national security and Sandia’s role in developing, producing and maintaining the nuclear stockpile. Learn more about the weapons life cycle.
Answering the call
Lab News asked Sandians in various roles throughout the Labs about their support of the mission and what it means to them. Their answers inspire thought, and hopefully action.
Labs leaders answer staff questions
In a Q&A town hall on July 18, Sandia leadership urged the workforce to fill gaps in the nuclear programs and alert directors and managers when procedures slow down modernization efforts.
Radar gets a major makeover
The overhauled design promises U.S. warfighters unprecedented flexibility and performance during intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, even against sophisticated adversaries.
Two Sandia researchers receive E.O. Lawrence Awards
Sandia pulsed-power physicist Daniel Sinars and quantum information scientist Andrew Landahl have each received one of DOE’s highest scientific midcareer honors.
Labs director urges staff to answer the call
Labs Director James Peery urged the workforce during an all hands meeting last week to accelerate nuclear weapons modernization as China multiplies its arsenal and Russia threatens nuclear war.
New Mexico Nuclear Deterrence team visits Tonopah Test Range
Deputy Labs Director Laura McGill talks to staff and enjoys a tour of the site.
Build-a-satellite program could fast track national security space missions
Valhalla, a modeling framework developed at Sandia, uses high-performance computing to design satellites, saving researchers months of creating preliminary designs.