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President Trump announced plans to resume US nuclear testing, likely focusing on subcritical or non-explosive tests that do not produce mushroom clouds, according to experts. These tests involve laboratory simulations or small reactions, and do not violate existing treaties, but could impact global nuclear dynamics if other countries follow suit.
The article discusses the complexities and risks of resuming nuclear testing in the US, highlighting concerns about environmental impact, the sufficiency of current stockpile certification without testing, and the geopolitical implications of such a move, amid debates on nuclear deterrence and disarmament.
The Strategic Posture Commission, a 12-member group appointed by Congress, has released a report calling for a broad nuclear build-up in the United States. The report recommends increasing the number of deployed warheads, production of bombers, missiles, submarines, and warhead production capacity. It also suggests deploying multiple warheads on intercontinental ballistic missiles and considering road-mobile ICBMs. The report ignores the potential consequences of an arms race with Russia and China and does not consider alternative steps to address the issue. Critics argue that the recommendations could exacerbate the arms race, hinder arms control efforts, and divert funding from other priorities.