Nuclear Nonproliferation
Addressing full spectrum global threats in nuclear security and safeguards.
Park City, UT | August 19-20, 2026
Unite with government, industry, national laboratories and regulators around a coordinated strategy to accelerate the secure deployment of A/SMRs.
The Nuclear Nonproliferation division at the Idaho National Laboratory helps ensure national and international security by preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, supporting disarmament by developing innovative technology and ensuring the security of nuclear and radiological material.
The team leverages the lab’s strengths and capabilities in advanced reactor technology development, access to Category 1 nuclear materials, and world-class test ranges to lead global nonproliferation efforts and promote innovative and responsible nuclear stewardship and safety.
Capabilities
Nuclear Security Development and Testing at Scale
Beartooth Test Bed – This facility is a state-of-the-art nuclear fuel cycle test bed at INL designed to safely explore and demonstrate new ways to monitor and secure nuclear materials. Using advanced digital engineering tools and real-time data systems, it supports the development of innovative safeguards and security technologies for future fuel recycling and processing operations.
Moran Nuclear Fuels Test Facility – a versatile facility used for various programs and interagency missions. Moran facilitates high-impact research and training sessions that strengthen nuclear security. Moran also supports efforts in proliferation detection, counterproliferation, and other national security applications.
- 33-MTHM processing throughput, handling surrogate materials, and dissolving depleted and natural uranium fuel in various forms.
- Introduce radioisotopes in solid, liquid, and gas forms, with fuel-chop and decladding capabilities coming online in 2026.
Related Facilities
Solvent Extraction Equipment Laboratory
Materials Fuels Complex
Central Facilities Area Nuclear Fuels Labs
Forensics Research and Fabrication Labs
Nuclear Nonproliferation Reports
Access reports that support Idaho National Laboratory’s mission to help the nation prevent, counter and respond to nuclear and radiological threats. These publications build on INL’s nonproliferation expertise in areas such as nuclear material safeguarding, analytical techniques, and technical resources that advance national and international security.