NTNF Capability Development
Abstract
The development of capability to collect, analyze, and evaluate nuclear debris is critical to our national defense and security. Swift and accurate forensic analysis and contribution to USG attribution (identification) processes are vital to supporting the President and Secretary of Defense in developing an appropriate national response to a nuclear event and to prevent future attacks in a timely manner. Recent Russian nuclear threats related to Ukraine have sharpened the understanding of, and need for, robust nuclear forensics capabilities. NTNF investments support development and retention of technical nuclear forensics expertise, improve CONUS and OCONUS collection, improve the fixed laboratory process, improving legacy NTNF capabilities, and supporting operationalization of new capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- e54d782b7bd3c5da8e6a1ea70ed1ad71