SSP and NNSA Advance Nuclear Warhead Program for U.S. Submarine Fleet
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What happened
The Strategic Systems Programs' W93 Mk7 program entered the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the Defense Acquisition System this year. This program, which involves SSP and the National Nuclear Security Administration, is designed to design and produce a modern warhead and reentry system for the U.S. submarine launched ballistic missile fleet.
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Why it matters
The W93/Mk7 warhead and reentry system program is the first of its kind initiated in nearly four decades. The partnership between SSP and the National Nuclear Security Administration is intended to ensure an uninterrupted at sea deterrent for the sea-based leg of the nuclear triad.
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Who's involved
- SSPPartnered with the National Nuclear Security Administration to design and produce the W93/Mk7 warhead.
- National Nuclear Security AdministrationWorks with SSP under the interagency Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle process to develop strategic weapon systems.
- Department of EnergyThe National Nuclear Security Administration operates as a subsidiary agency within the Department of Energy.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- SSPSpeculative
SSP might see increased revenue from the successful entry into the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase for the W93/Mk7 program.
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The entities involved
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SSP
company in Shinjuku, Japan
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National Nuclear Security Administration
semi-autonomous agency within the United States Department of Energy responsible for nuclear weapons stewardship
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