Global Nuclear Security Technology Division

Global Nuclear Security Technology Division

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The Global Nuclear Security Technology Division (GNSTD) is a world-class leader in science and technology for nuclear nonproliferation, safeguards, threat reduction, transportation security and related areas. GNSTD will continue to develop a diverse partner and customer base, including National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) / Department of Energy (DOE), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other government agencies and nongovernmental organizations. Key elements to reaching this vision include a world-class staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and challenging programs and projects of national importance.

Leadership Areas

GNSTD provides leadership to a wide range of technological challenges including:

  • Nuclear Radiation Detection Research and Development
  • Safeguards Systems Development, Testing, and Deployment
  • Comprehensive, Integrated, Safeguards and Security Program Development
  • Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment
  • Safeguards and Security Information and Knowledge Management
  • Nonproliferation Education
  • Global Threat Reduction
  • Transportation Security and Technology
  • Nonproliferation Logistics and Controls
  • Nonproliferation Systems
  • Nonproliferation Policy
  • Material Protection Systems
  • International Collaboration
  • International Safeguards