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The 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron test loads an unarmed B61-12 bomb, which can be outfitted with a nuclear warhead, on a B-2 Spirit bomber on June 13, 2022 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The 72nd TES conducts testing and evaluation of new equipment, software and weapons systems for the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber. (Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead/Air Force)

Air Force’s new nuclear bomb program to be audited by military watchdog

The Air Force plans to fly the new B61 bomb on the F-35A and other fighter and bomber jets.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

Lawmakers set for battle over next-gen nuclear missile

Nuclear modernization opponents and defenders are gearing up to fight again this year over the future ICBM and other efforts.

2 years ago

Biden nuclear nominee would continue Trump-era plutonium pit production plans

President Biden’s nominee to oversee nuclear warhead development says the U.S. should continue plans to ramp up production of plutonium cores, a key component used in nuclear weapons.

2 years ago

Pentagon to get more control over nuclear weapons funding under Senate proposal

Critics of the plan say it would give the Pentagon too much control over the Energy Department's budget process.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

F-15E becomes first aircraft compatible with new nuclear bomb design

Two successful test launches of B61-12 designs mean the F-15E is ready to go with the newest nuclear gravity bomb design.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

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 years ago