All nuclear weapons resources
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Nuclear Weapons Complex Map
The UCS Nuclear Weapons Complex Map is a free, publicly available, interactive tool that allows users to explore the U.S. nuclear weapons complex in Google Earth.
Report
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The Future of the US Nuclear Weapons Complex
This 2013 report takes a big picture look at the U.S. nuclear weapons program and recommends cost-effective changes to improve U.S. security.
Report
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Japan and America's Nuclear Posture
UCS report looking at U.S. nuclear declaratory policy and its effects on U.S. relations with Japan.
Explainer
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The US Nuclear Weapons Complex
Facts about eight key facilities in the nuclear weapons complex, where weapons and their component parts are designed, assembled, tested, maintained and disposed of.
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U.S. Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Management
This report summarizes the proceedings of a November 2011 workshop on the Department of Energy's stockpile management program.
Report
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The X-37B “Space Plane”
The administration and Congress should re-examine why they are spending money on the X-37B.
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The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
The United States has the technical capabilities both to maintain a secure and reliable nuclear weapons stockpile without nuclear testing, and to monitor clandestine testing by other nations.
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The CMRR Nuclear Facility: Why a Delay Makes Sense
Our analysis finds that there will be no adverse effects of delaying construction, and moreover, that there is no clear need for the CMRR-NF as currently proposed.
Report
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A History of Anti-Satellite Programs
More than 950 operating satellites currently orbit the Earth.As their numbers and importance increases, so do concerns about keeping them safe--because for as long as there have been satellites, there have been plans for interfering with them.
Report
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New START Overview
Verification, force structure, and requirements for the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
Report
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China's Nuclear Arsenal
A 2011 UCS analysis refutes claims that China is modernizing its nuclear arsenal to achieve parity with the U.S. and Russia.
Explainer
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What Is MOX Fuel?
MOX fuel, short for mixed-oxide fuel, is a mixture of uranium and plutonium oxide. It carries risks.