B61-13 first production unit completed ahead of schedule
Sandia serves as the lead systems integrator and the design agency for the B61-13’s nonnuclear components. Much of the new system’s configuration builds on the B61-12, which completed production in late 2024.
Connecting Sandia’s expertise strengthens a credible and reliable deterrent
Senior scientist Jeff Brewer established Sandia's Nuclear Safety Technical Expert Network. TENs provide a framework to resolve technical roadblocks faster and accelerate work to meet delivery commitments.
Lights on at LIHE
A new facility ushers in a new era for Light Initiated High Explosives and weapons testing.
Sandia’s unique role in nuclear deterrence
Learn what it means to be lead systems integrator for the nuclear weapons program.
Sandia’s capabilities touted at nuclear deterrence all-hands meeting
Deputy Laboratories Director Laura McGill told employees that nuclear deterrence programs are moving forward positively, thanks in part to the work at Sandia and collaboration across the enterprise.
National security leader Laura McGill named next director of Sandia
Laura will become Sandia’s 17th Labs director, effective May 1.
Engineers Week 2025: Spotlight on the chief engineer of nuclear weapons
Lab News interviews Rita Gonzales about her role.
Engineers Week 2025: Success as a result of the people
Meet four Sandia engineers and learn about the paths that led them to the Labs.
B61-12 system production ends, sustainment begins
Sandia and the nuclear security enterprise completed the last production unit of the B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb, a significant milestone for the nation’s nuclear deterrence program.
Engineers Week
This week, during National Engineers Week, Sandia celebrates the accomplishments of engineers, technicians and technologists at the Labs.