Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Systems Development

The Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Systems Development program, managed by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), focuses on advancing technologies and systems to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). This initiative enhances modeling and simulation capabilities, verification and monitoring technologies, and decision support systems. The program supports U.S. and allied warfighter planning requirements through the development of nuclear weapon effects decision support tools, which are crucial for strategic and operational planning.

Within this initiative, the Enhanced Consequence Analysis (ECA) program is dedicated to improving the reliability and effectiveness of capabilities related to nuclear weapon consequences. It provides decision support tools that aid in strategic planning, including the Integrated Strategic Planning and Analysis Network Increment 5 (ISPAN Increment 5). This component ensures that U.S. and allied forces have access to accurate data for developing nuclear and conventional force application plans.

Another key aspect is the Nuclear Arms Control Technologies (NACT) program, which focuses on sustaining and enhancing nuclear detonation detection capabilities. This includes maintaining waveform and radionuclide detection stations as part of the International Monitoring System (IMS). The NACT program supports U.S. monitoring requirements by delivering vital data used by treaty monitoring communities, warfighter planners, and various government agencies.

The Nuclear Capabilities Services (NuCS) program aims to improve modeling capabilities for nuclear weapon effects environments. By integrating higher-fidelity models with legacy codes from the Department of Defense's nuclear testing programs, NuCS provides a standardized source of modeling and simulation capabilities for all DoD users. These efforts collectively enhance planning and decision-making processes related to potential nuclear weapon use scenarios, ensuring preparedness across U.S. and allied forces.