NUCLEAR WEAPONS: NNSA Does Not Have a Comprehensive Schedule or Cost Estimate for Pit Production Capability.

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  • Source:
    GAO Reports. 1/12/2023, p1-77. 83p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      SECURITY management; PLUTONIUM; DECISION making; CONFERENCE headings (Cataloging); NUCLEAR weapons
    • Abstract:
      The article presents the discussion on National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) plans to establish the ability to produce 80 plutonium pits. Topics include life cycle cost estimate improving NNSA's decision-making, the efficiency and effectiveness of their efforts, and the quality of information provided to Congress; and meet exacting design and performance standards consistent with nuclear weapons' designs.