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defense2 years ago•3 min saved

"US Pursues Development of 24x More Powerful Nuclear Bomb"

The US military plans to develop a new nuclear bomb, the B61-13, which would be more than 20 times more powerful than the one dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. The bomb would have a blast yield of 360 kilotons of TNT, compared to Hiroshima's 15 kilotons. The creation of the B61-13 requires approval and funding from Congress. The announcement comes as the US aims to modernize its nuclear stockpile amid growing threats from potential adversaries. The bomb would be designed to target harder and larger military targets and would incorporate safety, security, and accuracy features. The move has drawn cautious approval from top Republican members of the House and Senate Armed Services committees.

via New York Post |

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defense2 years ago•2 min saved

"Pentagon Unveils Devastatingly Powerful Nuclear Bomb, Dwarfing Hiroshima's Impact"

The Pentagon has announced its pursuit of a new nuclear bomb, the B61-13, which will be 24 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II. Seeking congressional approval and funding, the Department of Defense aims to develop this bomb to address the changing security environment and growing threats from potential adversaries. The B61-13 will have a similar yield to the B61-7, with a maximum yield of 360 kilotons. The bomb will include modern safety, security, and accuracy features, and will be deliverable by modern aircraft. If approved, it will replace some of the current B61-7s in the U.S. nuclear stockpile without increasing the overall number of weapons.

via Yahoo News|

#b61-13 #defense #deterrence

defense2 years ago•2 min saved

"Pentagon Unveils Devastatingly Powerful Nuclear Bomb, Dwarfing Hiroshima's Impact"

The Pentagon has announced its pursuit of a new nuclear bomb, the B61-13, which will be 24 times more powerful than the bombs dropped on Japan during World War II. Seeking congressional approval and funding, the Department of Defense aims to develop a modern variant of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb to address the changing security environment and growing threats from potential adversaries. The bomb will have a similar yield to the B61-7, with modern safety, security, and accuracy features. If approved, it will replace some of the current B61-7s in the U.S. nuclear stockpile without increasing the overall number of weapons.

via Fox News|

#b61-13 #defense #deterrence

defense2 years ago•7 min saved

"US Unveils Plans for More Advanced B61-13 Nuclear Bomb"

The Pentagon has announced plans to develop a new nuclear bomb, the B61-13, which would offer increased capability against hardened facilities and larger area targets. The bomb would replace some of the B61-7s in the current nuclear stockpile and have a similar yield. The B61-13 would be deliverable by modern aircraft and would strengthen deterrence and assurance for allies. The development of this bomb is dependent on Congressional authorization and appropriation. The announcement suggests that confidence in the abilities of the B61-12, which was expected to replace other variants, was not achieved. The Pentagon's plans may also indicate a new pathway to replacing the B83-1 bomb.

via The War Zone|

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