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Here’s the new name of the US Air Force’s next-gen nuke
The Air Force considered historical relevance, the link to the mission, aggressiveness, popularity, simplicity and recognition as it chose the final name for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent.
How Republicans might accept a smaller defense budget
Republican Rep. Ken Calvert is willing to meet Democratic lawmakers partway in their reported plans to trim the defense budget: cut back on civilian employees, not equipment and modernization.
By Joe Gould
Majority of voters support ICBM replacement alternatives, new poll finds
The new research, exclusively shared with Defense News, found the majorities of both Republicans and Democrats polled would be in favor of alternative solutions to the Pentagon’s planned program to replace intercontinental ballistic missiles with the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent.
By Aaron Mehta
Ball’s in Russia’s court on New START extension, says DoD official
New START, which limits each country to no more than 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads and 700 deployed missiles and bombers, expires Feb. 5 unless the U.S. and Russia agree to extend it.
By Joe Gould
Big pay raise, limits on troop moves highlight defense budget measure
The $740.5 billion defense authorization bill passed the House Armed Services Committee with bipartisan support.
Next-gen ICBM program survives defunding attempt in House panel
The House Armed Services Committee has shot down a plan that would've slashed funding for the Air Force’s Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program.
By Joe Gould
Keep modernization of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program on track
Today, nuclear deterrence is more important than ever, which is why we must prioritize efforts to modernize the triad.
By Former U.S. Air Force secretaries and chiefs of staff
Strategic Command boss warns of nuclear ‘point of no return’
The Pentagon alone plans to spend more than $87 billion on nuclear programs in the next five years.
By Aaron Mehta
4 alternatives to the Pentagon’s new ICBM modernization plan
The Pentagon wants a new ICBM, but it should consider all its options as it proceeds, a top budget analyst says.
By Aaron Mehta