Nextgov - Authors - Elaine M. Grossmanhttp://www.nextgov.comen-usThu, 16 May 2013 15:52:58 -0400Former Defense Brass Object to ‘More Restrictive’ Nuclear Trade Policieshttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2013/05/former-defense-brass-object-more-restrictive-nuclear-trade-policies/63222/A half-dozen former U.S. national security leaders implored Obama to avoid tightening restrictions on foreign nuclear cooperation.Elaine M. Grossman, Global Security NewswireThu, 16 May 2013 15:52:58 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2013/05/former-defense-brass-object-more-restrictive-nuclear-trade-policies/63222/DefenseSteam is emitted from the cooling tower at the nuclear power plant in Tihange, Southeast of Brussels. Yves Logghe/AP File PhotoPentagon Weighs Refurbishing or Replacing Ballistic Missileshttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2013/04/pentagon-weighs-refurbishing-or-replaceing-ballistic-missiles/62639/The 450 ICBMs are expected to last through 2030, but could be retained longer.Elaine M. Grossman, Global Security NewswireThu, 18 Apr 2013 16:36:02 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2013/04/pentagon-weighs-refurbishing-or-replaceing-ballistic-missiles/62639/DefenseU.S. Nuclear Lab Ready to Shelve Costly Facility Planhttp://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2013/02/us-nuclear-lab-ready-shelve-costly-facility-plan/61468/The laboratory would instead permanently parcel out work to an array of smaller buildings.Elaine M. Grossman, Global Security NewswireFri, 22 Feb 2013 14:46:02 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2013/02/us-nuclear-lab-ready-shelve-costly-facility-plan/61468/Emerging TechMilitary could redefine global-strike weaponshttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2013/01/military-could-redefine-global-strike-weapons/60867/Result could be to expand the kinds of conventional arms available to hit targets on short notice virtually anywhere around the world.Elaine M. Grossman, Global Security NewswireThu, 24 Jan 2013 16:00:00 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2013/01/military-could-redefine-global-strike-weapons/60867/DefenseThe Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico is nuclear-powered.United States NavyU.S. may land key Asian nuclear trade deals in 2013http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2013/01/us-may-land-key-asian-nuclear-trade-deals-2013/60628/U.S. envoys could seal as many as three important nuclear trade agreements with Asian nations this year.Elaine M. Grossman, Global Security NewswireFri, 11 Jan 2013 15:59:36 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2013/01/us-may-land-key-asian-nuclear-trade-deals-2013/60628/DefenseDecision on proliferation assessments pending at nuclear agencyhttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/11/decision-proliferation-assessments-pending-nuclear-agency/59667/Nuclear Regulatory Commission is poised to consider whether to begin requiring license applicants for emerging technologies.Elaine M. Grossman, Government ExecutiveTue, 20 Nov 2012 16:00:00 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/11/decision-proliferation-assessments-pending-nuclear-agency/59667/Defenserodho/Shutterstock.com Officials say U.S., Taiwan 'discussing assurances' on sensitive nuclear activitieshttp://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2012/11/officials-say-us-taiwan-discussing-assurances-sensitive-nuclear-activities/59635/Plan could result in the East Asian nation’s pledge to avoid sensitive nuclear activities as part of a bilateral atomic trade pact renewal.Elaine M. Grossman, Global Security NewswireTue, 20 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2012/11/officials-say-us-taiwan-discussing-assurances-sensitive-nuclear-activities/59635/Emerging TechA security officer in 2011 walks past a low-pressure turbine rotor at an atomic energy site in Taiwan's Wanli district.Wally Santana/AP file photoPentagon official blames bomb cost hike on “incomplete” Energy agency estimatehttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/08/pentagon-official-blames-bomb-cost-hike-incomplete-energy-agency-estimate/57217/New revelations show that a program to revamp the B-61 nuclear gravity bomb has more than doubled in price.Elaine M. Grossman, Global Security NewswireFri, 03 Aug 2012 15:00:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/08/pentagon-official-blames-bomb-cost-hike-incomplete-energy-agency-estimate/57217/DefenseA B-61 shell is on display in a Las Vegas museum.AP file photoGeneral: Cost worries could derail plan for next bomber to be unmannedhttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/05/general-cost-worries-could-derail-plan-next-bomber-be-unmanned/55692/Pentagon leaders have imposed a $550-million-per-unit cost cap.Elaine M. Grossman, Global Security NewswireFri, 11 May 2012 12:50:01 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/05/general-cost-worries-could-derail-plan-next-bomber-be-unmanned/55692/DefenseA B-2 Spirit stealth bomberMichael S. Dorus/APDraft House measure demands nuclear capability in bomber from get-gohttp://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/2012/04/draft-house-measure-demands-nuclear-capability-bomber-get-go/55422/Provision would toss out existing Air Force plans to phase in a nuclear capability only after a Long Range Strike bomber is initially fielded.Elaine M. Grossman, Global Security NewswireThu, 26 Apr 2012 15:11:30 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/2012/04/draft-house-measure-demands-nuclear-capability-bomber-get-go/55422/NewsMatt Slocum/APU.S. Navy to grapple with dip in deployed subs for more than a decadehttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/03/us-navy-to-grapple-with-dip-in-deployed-subs-for-more-than-a-decade/50937/Elaine M. GrossmanFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/03/us-navy-to-grapple-with-dip-in-deployed-subs-for-more-than-a-decade/50937/DefenseOfficials defend delay for next missile intercept testhttp://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/03/officials-defend-delay-for-next-missile-intercept-test/50779/Elaine M. GrossmanWed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/mobile/2012/03/officials-defend-delay-for-next-missile-intercept-test/50779/MobileAir Force plans two-year delay in developing new Cruise Missilehttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/02/air-force-plans-two-year-delay-in-developing-new-cruise-missile/50702/Elaine M. GrossmanFri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/02/air-force-plans-two-year-delay-in-developing-new-cruise-missile/50702/DefensePentagon unveils new conventional sub-based missile planhttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/01/pentagon-unveils-new-conventional-sub-based-missile-plan/50535/Elaine M. GrossmanFri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2012/01/pentagon-unveils-new-conventional-sub-based-missile-plan/50535/DefenseGE-Hitachi fined for "significant" security breaches in nuclear fuel efforthttp://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/2011/10/ge-hitachi-fined-for-significant-security-breaches-in-nuclear-fuel-effort/49988/Elaine M. GrossmanFri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/2011/10/ge-hitachi-fined-for-significant-security-breaches-in-nuclear-fuel-effort/49988/NewsLatest tumbling satellite fails to warrant space intercept: U.S. officialshttp://www.nextgov.com/defense/2011/09/latest-tumbling-satellite-fails-to-warrant-space-intercept-us-officials/49787/Elaine M. GrossmanFri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/defense/2011/09/latest-tumbling-satellite-fails-to-warrant-space-intercept-us-officials/49787/DefenseMinot nukes clear of Midwest flooding, but wrestle with snow melthttp://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/2011/07/minot-nukes-clear-of-midwest-flooding-but-wrestle-with-snow-melt/49337/Flood water reportedly has hit record high levels not seen for more than 130 years.Elaine M. GrossmanFri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/2011/07/minot-nukes-clear-of-midwest-flooding-but-wrestle-with-snow-melt/49337/News