According to FMWG Chair Miles Pomper and Ferenc DV from the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) voluntary Cesium Irradiator Replacement Project “has replaced 50 CsCl blood irradiation devices as of March 2019” and has commitments for 79 more replacements over the next several years. The program’s continued growth […]
In the News: House Appropriations Allocates Additional Nuclear Security Funds
House Appropriations National Nuclear Security Administration budget allocates almost $160 million for Nuclear Smuggling Detection & Deterrence in 2020: around 10% more than the $140 million recommended by the White House. It remains to be seen which numbers will make it into the final National Defense Authorization Act in the coming weeks.
Putin moves to leave weapons treaty as US accuses Russia of nuclear violations
Senior Policy Director Alexandra Bell spoke with CNN about a senior military official’s accusations that Russia was doing nuclear testing. “This accusation comes with absolutely zero evidence to support it,” said Alexandra Bell, senior policy director at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. She noted the lack of details Ashley offered. “There was no […]
In the News: Cyber Capabilities Threatening Critical Infrastructure
As countries continue to refine emerging technologies and cyber capabilities, there is an increased risk to nuclear infrastructure and nuclear security. International norm development is critical to protect nuclear facilities and other infrastructure.
Russia ‘probably’ violating nuclear test ban treaty, top US official says
Senior Policy Director Alexandra Bell spoke with The Guardian about a U.S. military official’s accusation that Russia was violating a testing ban. “This seems to be rumours masquerading as an actual compliance assessment,” said Alexandra Bell, a former state department arms control official and now senior policy director at the Centre for Arms Control and […]
