The Future of the Nuclear Triad and Modern Deterrence

Nuclear Triad

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Russia’s Sarmat test underscores need to modernize US nuclear triad

Russian President Putin’s behavior stands in stark contrast with the Biden administration’s decision to postpone and then cancel a launch of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM.

Commentary

Modernizing US nuclear deterrence presents a rare bipartisan opportunity

A former senator argues America’s intercontinental ballistic missiles are the foundation of nuclear deterrence, but that they must be modernized to remain effective.

Lawmakers set for battle over next-gen nuclear missile

Nuclear modernization opponents and defenders are gearing up to fight again this year over the future ICBM and other efforts.

Another ICBM test successful, Air Force says

The ICBM contained conventional explosives and successfully detonated above the water's surface near Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.

Washington’s battle over nuclear weapons budget already underway

The U.S. budget cycle is just getting started, but already Democrats and Republicans are in a war of words over whether to curb or continue the trajectory of spending on nuclear weapons modernization.

VIDEOS

Here's why America's next nuclear gravity bomb could be delayed

Dr. Charles Verdon, the head of defense programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration, talks with Aaron Mehta about delays to the B61-12 nuclear bomb

Hagel on the state of the nuclear force

Hagel on the nuclear posture review

Nuclear modernization cost estimated at $1.2 trillion

A sneak peek at America’s future nuclear missiles

New Senate defense appropriations chairman talks nuclear modernization, defense cuts and earmarks

Defense News spoke with Sen. Jon Tester about his priorities as the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subpanel.

By Joe Gould

Examining international security at the nuclear nexus

Nuclear policy has largely developed independently of other defense policy communities. This has to change.

By Rebecca K.C. Hersman and Maxwell Simon

Next-gen ICBM program survives defunding attempt in House panel

The House Armed Services Committee has shot down a plan that would've slashed funding for the Air Force’s Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program.

By Joe Gould

Keep modernization of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program on track

Today, nuclear deterrence is more important than ever, which is why we must prioritize efforts to modernize the triad.

By Former U.S. Air Force secretaries and chiefs of staff

US, Russia remain at ‘impasse’ over Open Skies treaty flights

Tension between the U.S. and Russia over the Open Skies treaty have flared up once again.

By Aaron Mehta

Nuclear weapons budget gets boost in US spending bill

Congress could, in the coming days, finalize a nuclear weapons budget that adds millions of dollars.

By Joe Gould and Aaron Mehta

Tactical nuclear weapon launches into development with Pentagon policy bill

The defense policy bill contains $65 million for a new submarine-launched, low-yield nuclear weapon.

By Joe Gould

Senate spending bill could slow sub-launched nuke

But will the measure survive into law?

By Joe Gould

US senators grapple with new sub-launched nuke

The U.S. Senate voted against scuttling legislation to force the Trump administration to seek congressional approval for a new low-yield, tactical nuclear weapon.

By Joe Gould

US to boost nuke sniffing with modified C-130s

The Air Force doesn't have too many WC-135 Constant Phoenix. Enter the ever-versatile Hercules.

By Valerie Insinna

Partisan battle for new tactical nuke looms in Senate

Where will the next skirmish over the Trump administration’s plans for a new nuclear weapon go down? Find out before it happens.

By Joe Gould

New nuclear warhead still under fire from Democrats

Here's how Democrats are trying to stop the Trump administration’s plan to expand America's nuclear arsenal now.

By Joe Gould

House rejects limit on new nuclear warhead

A proposed limit on the administration’s pursuit of a low-yield nuclear weapon was among four defense policy bill amendments the House has rejected.

By Joe Gould

Former defense officials beg Congress not to fund new nuclear warhead

A group of 32 notables wants Congress to defund the low-yield nuclear warhead sought by the Trump administration.

By Aaron Mehta

Nuclear Triad

Russian President Putin’s behavior stands in stark contrast with the Biden administration’s decision to postpone and then cancel a launch of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM.

A former senator argues America’s intercontinental ballistic missiles are the foundation of nuclear deterrence, but that they must be modernized to remain effective.

Nuclear modernization opponents and defenders are gearing up to fight again this year over the future ICBM and other efforts.

The ICBM contained conventional explosives and successfully detonated above the water's surface near Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.

The U.S. budget cycle is just getting started, but already Democrats and Republicans are in a war of words over whether to curb or continue the trajectory of spending on nuclear weapons modernization.

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Dr. Charles Verdon, the head of defense programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration, talks with Aaron Mehta about delays to the B61-12 nuclear bomb

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Defense News spoke with Sen. Jon Tester about his priorities as the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subpanel.

Nuclear policy has largely developed independently of other defense policy communities. This has to change.

The House Armed Services Committee has shot down a plan that would've slashed funding for the Air Force’s Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program.

Today, nuclear deterrence is more important than ever, which is why we must prioritize efforts to modernize the triad.

Tension between the U.S. and Russia over the Open Skies treaty have flared up once again.

Congress could, in the coming days, finalize a nuclear weapons budget that adds millions of dollars.

The defense policy bill contains $65 million for a new submarine-launched, low-yield nuclear weapon.

But will the measure survive into law?

The U.S. Senate voted against scuttling legislation to force the Trump administration to seek congressional approval for a new low-yield, tactical nuclear weapon.

The Air Force doesn't have too many WC-135 Constant Phoenix. Enter the ever-versatile Hercules.

Where will the next skirmish over the Trump administration’s plans for a new nuclear weapon go down? Find out before it happens.

Here's how Democrats are trying to stop the Trump administration’s plan to expand America's nuclear arsenal now.

A proposed limit on the administration’s pursuit of a low-yield nuclear weapon was among four defense policy bill amendments the House has rejected.

A group of 32 notables wants Congress to defund the low-yield nuclear warhead sought by the Trump administration.

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