…equipped with the nuclear-capable F-35A Lightning II. The upgrades coincide with the long-planned delivery of the new B61-12 gravity bombs to Europe, which will replace the approximately 100 legacy B61-3s…
…weapons. Russia has complained about them for years but now it seems very unlikely that the modernization of the F-35A with the B61-12 guided bomb can be stopped. The weapons…
…Feb 22: The Guardian, “Pentagon reveals deal with Britain to replace Trident.” Feb 12: Daily Beast, “Why Does Trump Want To Spend Billions On New Nukes.” Feb 12: Slate, “Trump’s Gargantuan Military…
…Nuclear Notebook, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, March 2018. “Expert Commentary: The Nuclear Posture Review and the US nuclear arsenal,” Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, February 2, 2018. “B61-12 Integration on Allied…
…are necessary has become a key justification. For example, STRATCOM has recently proposed consolidating four versions of the B61 bomb into one based on the need for additional surety features…