U.S. back in nuclear warhead business
LOS ALAMOS, N.M., July 3 (UPI) — The Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico has resumed production of plutonium detonators, the first production since 1989.
The first detonator, known as a "pit," was completed last month and shipped to Texas, but on Monday, the laboratory hosted a ceremonial stamping of approval of a second pit for dignitaries, including U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., The Albuquerque (N.M.) Journal reported.
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