U.S. Nuclear Weapons Missions Will Be Untounched By Sequestratrion

A photo of the business ends of four B61 free-fall bombs on a bomb cart. The head of the U.S. Strategic Command, Gen. C. Robert Kehler, wants the bombs upgraded. US Department of Defense

US Military Protects Nuclear Missions From Sequestration -- Zachary Keck, The Diplomat

As the U.S. military continues to grapple with sequestration, U.S. Air Force (USAF) and Navy (USN) officials have both indicated that their services’ nuclear missions will receive priority when deciding where to implement the mandated spending cuts.

The U.S. nuclear triad currently consists of long-range bomber aircraft, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) and nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, with the USAF operating the first two weapon systems and the U.S. Navy acting as the guardians of the nation’s undersea deterrent.

In testimony to the House Armed Services Committee this week, Air Force Chief of Staff General Mark A. Welsh III stated that the development of a future bomber fleet will be one of the USAF’s top three priorities in terms of acquisition.

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My Comment: The nuclear missions may not be touched by budget cuts .... but America's nuclear arsenal will need an upgrade.