Nuclear Warhead "Pit" Protection : Background and Issues for Congress

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Outlines the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) program to produce "pits", the fissile core of a nuclear warhead. Discusses Congressional action related to pit budget requests and resp...

Outlines the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) program to produce "pits", the fissile core of a nuclear warhead. Discusses Congressional action related to pit budget requests and responses, considers issues for Congress related to the NNSA pit production plan, and assesses current and future U.S. nuclear capacity.

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