The United States and Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding to enable more effective collaboration in nuclear security and nonproliferation at the IAEA’s International Conference on Nuclear Security on May 22, 2024.
National Nuclear Security Administration
May 31, 2024
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The United States and Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding to enable more effective collaboration in nuclear security and nonproliferation. The signing occurred at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS) on May 22, 2024.
“Advancing nuclear security and nonproliferation is a global responsibility,” said Corey Hinderstein, NNSA’s Acting Principal Deputy Administrator. “Our partnership with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation reaffirms our mutual commitment to working together on these priorities.”
NNSA has a history of collaboration with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) and this agreement further solidifies the strong relationship and commitment to advance nuclear security and nonproliferation goals. The agreement includes the sharing of knowledge and information, including workshops, research, and training activities.
ANSTO is Australia’s largest nuclear organization, delivering knowledge, value, and trust through the application of nuclear science, technology, and engineering. It operates much of Australia’s landmark infrastructure and national science research facilities across its campuses in Sydney and Melbourne, including Australia’s only nuclear reactor, the OPAL multi-purpose research reactor.