Magic Cube — The Sandia-developed "Magic Cube" can blow a fragment-free hole in 1/4-inch steel. It can be used to safely look at a terrorist bomb inside a vehicle or create an opening to see accident victims and send them supplies.

Recent security threats to the United States are challenging our perceptions of national defense. In the 21st century, defense research may now range from thwarting terrorist attacks to protecting our energy, transportation, and communication infrastructures.

Sandia is uniquely poised to be the leader in developing technology that responds to a wide range of military challenges. We have cultivated both the depth of cumulative knowledge and breadth of talented researchers needed to solve today's complex security problems.

Sandia's strategic areas of focus include:

• Nuclear Weapons — ensuring the safety of the nuclear weapons stockpile
• Nonproliferation and Assessments — reducing our nation's vulnerability to threats of proliferation and weapons of mass destruction
• Military Technologies and Applications — developing high-impact responses to emerging national security threats
• Energy and Infrastructure Assurance — enhancing the surety of energy and other critical resources
• Homeland Security — harnessing science and technology to combat terrorism and protect our nation

Sandia is making our rapidly changing world safer and more secure. All of our work is linked by a commitment to "science with the mission in mind."