Under Secretary discusses nonproliferation at speaker series event
Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins toured the Labs and spoke with staff about arms control and the nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Sandia’s road to Tonopah Test Range
Located in the desolate Nevada desert, the Tonopah Test Range serves an important national security mission. Read about the the history of the test range in this 75th anniversary article.
Sandia participates in voluntary review of nuclear security
The U.S. voluntarily participated in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s International Physical Protection Advisory Service mission, which included a stop at Sandia.
Major milestone reached for key weapons component
Sandia’s work is helping modernize the U.S. nuclear deterrent. The first production unit of the Mark 21 Fuze, which will be installed in a weapons system, was approved in March through a rigorous inspection procedure..
Engineer taps into Sandia’s deep knowledge base to design high-reliability component
Systems engineer Robert Petterborg had an idea to improve something outside the scope of his role, then took a risk that led to big results.
New team enhances preservation of nuclear deterrence system designs
A Sandia group is leveling up its processes for tracking why and when important changes are made during design and development of these systems.
Working across the pond
Two senior managers participate in a transatlantic exchange, creating opportunities to trade resources and knowledge between Sandia and the U.K. Atomic Weapons Establishment.
Nuclear deterrence all hands showcases how behaviors lead to results
At a recent all-hands meeting, nuclear deterrence leaders emphasized acting courageously, being purpose-driven and connecting with others.
Mission Enzo-possible: Sandia’s demonstrator soars to success
Labs team delivers an experimental reentry vehicle within a 24-month deadline.
W80-4 Life Extension Program enters production engineering
The critical Life Extension Program moved into the production engineering phase of the U.S. nuclear weapons life cycle.