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W76-1 Life Extension Program (Maintaining the Stockpile)

Program Document ·
OSTI ID:1614713

The W76-1 is a refurbished W76-0 warhead, which is a submarine-launched ballistic missile system that was first introduced into the stockpile for the Navy in 1978. The W76-1 Life Extension Program extends the originally designed warhead service life of 20 years to 60 years. The W76-1 continues to meet all missions and capabilities of the original W76-0 warhead and does not provide new military capabilities. NNSA completed refurbished warhead production at the Pantex Plant in December 2018.

Research Organization:
National Nuclear Security Administration
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
OSTI ID:
1614713
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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