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Tag: Nuclear

Selva Highlights Need for Nuclear Enterprise Recapitalization
August 10, 2018 — The Air Force launched the first Minuteman III missile off the coast of Florida in 1968 and the same missiles are still in inventory, which is why recapitalization of the entire nuclear triad is needed, Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva said... MORE

Deputy Secretary: Nuclear Posture Review is ‘Tailored Nuclear Deterrent Strategy’
February 2, 2018 — The Nuclear Posture Review is a strategy to keep America safe with a deterrent that is modern and credible, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said... MORE

Nuke Review Calls for Triad Modernization to Maintain Deterrence
February 2, 2018 — The United States must recapitalize the nuclear triad and accompanying command-and-control system to continue to maintain deterrence into the future, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said... MORE