Combating Nuclear Smuggling: NNSAäó»s Detection and Deterrence Program Is Addressing Challenges but Should Improve Its Program Plan

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By David C. Trimble (au)
Year: 2016
Pages: 53
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-6434-6

Product Code: 1457864347

Description

International nuclear and radiological smuggling threatens national security. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), detecting and interdicting these materials as far away from the U.S. as possible increases the probability of successfully deterring nuclear and radiological smuggling into the U.S. To help interdict these materials, the National Nuclear Security Agencyäó»s (NNSAäó»a) Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) program has partnered with 59 countries to provide radiation detection equipment and support. This report examines (1) NSDDäó»s plans for completing key activities and achieving its goals; (2) selected partner countriesäó» use of NSDD-provided equipment to detect or interdict nuclear or radiological material; and (3) NSDDäó»s challenges. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand report.

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