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Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN)

The DNN works globally to prevent state and non-state actors from developing nuclear weapons or acquiring weapons-usable nuclear or radiological materials, equipment, technology, and expertise.

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Leadership

Corey Hinderstein - Acting Principal Deputy Administrator of NNSA

2025 Budget Request
$2,465,108,000

Programs

Nonproliferation and Arms Control:

  • International Nuclear Safeguards: Builds capabilities for IAEA and partners to implement safeguards.
  • Nuclear Export Controls: Strengthens systems to prevent illicit transfers of nuclear-related materials and technology.
  • Nuclear Verification: Supports development and implementation of arms control treaties and agreements.
  • Nonproliferation Policy: Develops strategies to reduce nuclear dangers and address emerging challenges.

Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development:

  • Focuses on detecting and monitoring foreign nuclear fuel cycle and weapons development activities.
  • Develops space-based sensors for nuclear test treaty monitoring.
  • Improves nuclear forensics capabilities related to nuclear detonations.

Budget

FY 2025 budget increases are directed towards “meet growing demands in counterterrorism and counterproliferations capabilities, including Red Teaming capabilities for a wide range of open‐source and industry Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems”

Resources

https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/doe-fy-2025-budget-vol-1-v4.pdf

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