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The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has achieved a record 13 tritium extractions in nine months, exceeding the previous record of eight in 12 months. This milestone, facilitated by Savannah River Tritium Enterprises and enhanced by a partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority, supports U.S. nuclear deterrent efforts and ensures the integrity of the nuclear stockpile. The increased production is linked to the irradiation of Tritium-Producing Burnable Absorber Rods at the Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant.