Issue August 13, 2026
Teaching drones to play tag
Autonomous drones compete in a game that combines machine learning, split-second decision-making and cooperative strategy to demonstrate how they could be used to support national security.
Articles in this Issue
Sustaining deterrence
The NNSA nuclear security enterprise, including Sandia, partnered with the U.S. Navy to prepare the W76 Mark 4B reentry body for the U.S. nuclear stockpile nearly three months ahead of schedule.
Sandia conducts next-level test for secure transportation vehicle
A semitrailer propelled by rockets and loaded with mock nuclear weapons crashed into a barrier, offering critical data to qualify the Mobile Guardian Transporter.
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Sandia hits trifecta for 2026 Forbes lists
Forbes recognized the Labs on lists America's Best Large Employers, America's Dream Employers and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.
MAD³ manufacturing revolution
Sandia researchers have combined machine learning and materials science to predict, in minutes, how metals deform in real-world manufacturing scenarios.
Organized workspaces for mission success
The Industrial Optimization team helped staff in a Sandia California bioscience lab clear and organize their space, resulting in safer and more efficient work.
Advisory team provides fast, clear evaluation to save time and resources
When a Sandia sponsor faced a critical acquisition challenge, a Sandia team provided a review that saved the sponsor $100 million in potential future costs.
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