Alaska University Secures $499M Nuclear Detection Contract | Cleveland News

The University of Alaska Fairbanks just snagged a $499 million Pentagon contract to develop cutting-edge tech for detecting nuclear proliferation—essentially listening to the Earth’s heartbeat to catch hidden nuclear activity. Their Arctic and Homeland Defense Center, already a leader since 2018, will use advanced seismic analysis to spot subtle geophysical signals, distinguishing nuclear blasts from natural quakes. This major win follows their earlier $50M federal grant in 2024 and will run through August 2031, solidifying their role as a top national security science hub. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48a6715bb0d0e025