Internal documents triggered concerns in the USA related to the dismissal of senior nuclear scientists and specialists in nuclear warhead design and nuclear safety. Experts stated that this pertains to the national security of the United States. The rise of concern is linked to the reorganization of federal agencies, carried out under the aegis of billionaire Elon Musk. Among those dismissed was the head of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), which operates in secrecy. This occurred during a significant reduction of resources for modernizing the US nuclear arsenal. Critics call the process "unprecedented downsizing" of the state labor force.
One of the dismissed was the head of the National Nuclear Security Administration, who dealt with the safety of atomic warheads and programs for ensuring safety, as well as another senior NNSA official - a scientific advisor for international programs. Other employees who worked in the National Nuclear Security Administration were also dismissed. Months were spent on their dismissals, leading to concern in the industry.
The notable dismissals caused discontent among specialists in the field of nuclear safety. According to experts, such steps could negatively affect progress and safety in the American nuclear program.
