The 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron test loads a new nuclear-capable weapons delivery system for the B-2 Spirit bomber. Image: Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead/ US Air Force
Politico: U.S. speeds up plans to store upgraded nukes in Europe
The fielding of an improved gravity bomb has been moved up to December as Vladimir Putin threatens the region.
The United States has accelerated the fielding of a more accurate version of its mainstay nuclear bomb to NATO bases in Europe, according to a U.S. diplomatic cable and two people familiar with the issue.
The arrival of the upgraded B61-12 air-dropped gravity bomb, originally slated for next spring, is now planned for this December, U.S. officials told NATO allies during a closed-door meeting in Brussels this month, the cable reveals.
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WNU Editor: The Pentagon wants these modernized nuclear weapons in Europe in the next few weeks.
Update: Explained: Who has nuclear weapons in Europe and where are they? (Euronews)
U.S. Accelerating Plans To Modernize Its Nuclear Forces In Europe
US Hurries Upgraded Nuclear Bomb Fielding in Europe: Report -- Defense Post
Pentagon Accelerating Plans Of Stockpiling B61-12 gravity Bombs In Europe, Says Report -- Republic World
Very glad to not live in a country housing or targeted by nuclear weapons right now.
ReplyDelete"But you'll die along with everyone else on the planet"
Maybe. Maybe not.
agree. i am in US but west of the fallout zones. but hopefully you have appropriate rsdiosctive fallout meds. better safe than sorry.
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