1: Defense Programs

Safeguard and support the nation’s nuclear defense.

Other Information:

Y‑12 employs unique processes and technologies to help safeguard and support the nation’s nuclear defense. Y‑12’s main mission is to ensure the U.S. nuclear arsenal is safe, secure, and reliable. Portions of every weapon in the U.S. nuclear stockpile were manufactured at Y‑12, and we employ only the most advanced and failsafe technologies to protect the stockpile.

Objective(s):

1.1: Complex Components

1.2: Nuclear Submarines

1.3: Manufacturing Challenges

1.4: Retired or Dismantled Weapons

1.5: Nuclear Deterrent

1.6: World War II Facilities

1.7: Prototypes

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