Face it, the US is not going to give up its entire nuclear arnsenal anytime soon. Given that, I'd think it should be an important priority to keep the nukes safe and secure. I can't speak to what "new weapons" development is ongoing at the labs, nor to what extent the UC faculty and students are involved in such.

And the last poster is correct: the contract has benefitted many UC students through funding for their education. It could very easily goto pres' home state of texas if the contract is lost.