Dr. Todd Sriver: Inside NC3 Modernization, Securing the Future of Nuclear Command and Control

About this episode

Dr. Todd Sriver discusses the modernization of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) and the challenges posed by emerging threats.

In this episode of NucleCast , the official podcast of the ANWA Deterrence Center, Adam sits down with Todd Sriver , Director of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), to examine the current state and future of one of the most critical components of the U.S. nuclear enterprise. Together, they explore the ongoing modernization of NC3—from legacy systems rooted in 1980s-era technology to a more resilient, digital network-of-networks architecture designed for today’s threat environment. The conversation highlights the technical and strategic challenges of upgrading NC3 while maintaining uninterrupted deterrence. The episode also dives into emerging threats, including hypersonic weapons, cyber vulnerabilities, and quantum computing , and what they mean for detection, decision-making, and system resilience. Sriver outlines how the U.S. is prioritizing cybersecurity, advanced sensors, and next-generation technologies to ensure NC3 remains secure, survivable, and effective. Dr. Todd Sriver serves as Director of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, where he leads modernization…

People in this episode

Host: Adam

Guest: Todd Sriver

Topics covered

• nuclear command and control
• NC3 modernization
• cybersecurity
• emerging threats
• deterrence strategies

Keywords

• nuclear enterprise
• modernization
• hypersonic weapons
• cyber vulnerabilities
• quantum computing
• decision-making
• system resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), U.S. Strategic Command, Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, ANWA Deterrence Center

Places: U.S.

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