U.S. Company Plans Interim Waste Facility
World Nuclear News
Texas-based Waste Control Specialists (WCS) has announced plans to apply for a licence to construct and operate an interim storage facility for used nuclear fuel at its facility in Andrews, Texas. Areva is to assist the company with its application and related environmental report.
Russian Nuclear Missile Detection Capability Limited by Satellite Launch Delays
The Moscow Times
Russia's ability to detect intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launches will be impaired until at least July, when the first satellite of its new early warning system can be launched, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Wednesday citing Defense Ministry and space industry sources.
AF Conducts Massive Protected MILSATCOM Test
Julius Delos Reyes | U.S. Air Force
The Air Force concluded a six-month rigorous and complex multiservice operational test and evaluation of its Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) system in January at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado.
Nuclear Experts Put Government on Notice
George Lekakis | New Daily
Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s quest for a free trade agreement with India has been dealt a potentially fatal blow after two of the world’s most respected nuclear safety experts pilloried the terms of the uranium deal negotiated with the Indian government in 2014.
Takahama Reactors Clear NRA Safety Checks
Eric Johnston | Japan Times
Two nuclear reactors in Fukui Prefecture received a safety clearance from the Nuclear Regulation Authority on Thursday, marking a major step in efforts by Kansai Electric Power Co. to commence restarts this year.
Seoul, Washington 'Virtually' Wrap Up Nuclear Accord
Yonhap News
South Korea and the United States have "effectively" concluded their nuclear cooperation accord that would allow Seoul to reprocess spent nuclear fuel for the purpose of research and development (R&D), albeit in a limited way, government sources said Sunday.