NTR-Net’s scope will include:
- Research
- Training
- Communications
- Skills development
The network will also address national security priorities such as counter terrorism and non-proliferation. In undertaking this work, the network will support and build upon NuSec (Nuclear Security Science Network) and NuFOR (Nuclear Forensics).
The challenge
In an increasingly volatile work, preparedness is vital. It is essential for the UK, along with its global partners, to have robust and reliable capabilities in place to address future nuclear security challenges. These include the threat of nuclear terrorism and the possibility of non-compliance with current or future treaty obligations.
Much work still needs to be done. Key scientific challenges remain in the areas of nuclear arms control verification, nuclear detection and nuclear forensics – challenges that NTR-Net will address.
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