US Weighs Tactical Nukes as China, Russia Raise Escalatory Stakes
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US weighs tactical nukes as China, Russia raise escalatory stakes
The US may be entering a period of significant nuclear reassessment as it confronts a growing mismatch between its predominantly strategic arsenal and adversaries increasingly prepared for limited nuclear use. This month, Breaking Defense reported that the US Department of Defense (DoD) has initiated a review of the nation’s nuclear posture to expand tactical nuclear […] The post US weighs tactical nukes as China, Russia raise escalatory stakes …
Pentagon wants ‘expanding options’ for nuclear weapons, officials say
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has launched a review of America’s nuclear posture, focused on providing more “options” for the White House, two top officials said this week. The comments come after over a decade of concerns that Russia and China are developing lower-yield “tactical” nuclear warheads, while the US arsenal is largely reliant on heavier...
The Pentagon is working on a new nuclear strategy that could provide President Donald Trump with several options for the use of tactical nuclear weapons in a possible regional conflict with Russia or China, according to a report quoted by Fox News. The plan, which is currently being classified and coordinated by the undersecretary for defence policies Elbridge Colby, aims to put [...] Source
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