Countering Nuclear Threats (CNT) Prevention / System Development & Demonstration (SDD)

Abstract

The Countering Nuclear Threats (CNT) Program is the integrated and layered program across the full range of the Department of Defense (DoD) to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from radiological or nuclear (RN) incidents delivered through unconventional means, regardless of origin. It is also the only DoD Budget Activity 5 RDT&E Program Element focused on focused on improving CNT capabilities which addresses capability gaps identified by the Services, Combatant Commands, and the Joint Staff. These capabilities are necessary for the DoD to plan and execute effective operations against rogue regimes that pursue nuclear weapons.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
042_0604161D8Z_5_0400_PB_2021

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Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security

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