{"id":2082595,"date":"2023-10-28T18:05:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T22:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dod-to-pursue-new-variant-of-b61-nuclear-gravity-bomb\/"},"modified":"2023-10-28T18:08:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T22:08:30","slug":"dod-to-pursue-new-variant-of-b61-nuclear-gravity-bomb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dod-to-pursue-new-variant-of-b61-nuclear-gravity-bomb\/","title":{"rendered":"DOD to develop fresh version of B61 nuke bomb."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdod-to-pursue-new-variant-of-b61-nuclear-gravity-bomb%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2082595&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Department \u2063of Defense&#8217;s Pursuit of a New Nuclear Gravity Bomb<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Defense (DOD) \u2062is\u200c determined to develop a cutting-edge\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/b-21-raider-why-the-air-forces-new-stealth-bomber-could-be-special\/\" title=\"B-21 Raider: Why the Air Force's New Stealth Bomber Could Be Special\">nuclear gravity bomb<\/a>, pending approval and funding from Congress.\u2063 This ambitious project aims to create a modernized version of the B61 bomb, known as the B61-13, which would replace older models in \u2063the \u200dcurrent nuclear stockpile.<\/p>\n<p>Collaborating\u200d with the Department of Energy&#8217;s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), DOD \u2064plans to enhance the\u200c B61 bomb \u200cto address the evolving\u200b threats \u200bposed by adversaries, as highlighted in the 2022 Nuclear Posture Review.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb emphasized:<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Today&#8217;s announcement is reflective of a changing security environment \u2062and growing threats from potential adversaries. The United States has \u2063a responsibility to continue to assess and field the capabilities we need\u200b to credibly deter and, if necessary, respond to strategic attacks, and assure our allies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that\u200c the intention behind this pursuit is not to increase the military&#8217;s weapons arsenal. The number of B61-13 gravity bombs produced will be equal to the\u200c reduction in the number\u200d of B61-12s.<\/p>\n<p>The B61-13\u2062 bomb will be compatible with modern\u2063 aircraft and \u2062provide \u200cthe commander in\u200b chief with an additional option \u200dto target harder and larger \u200cmilitary\u200b areas. It \u2064will incorporate advanced safety, security, and accuracy features from the B61-12.<\/p>\n<p>While some lawmakers, such as Rep. Mike Rogers and Sen. Roger Wicker, acknowledge the significance\u200c of\u200d this development, they stress the need for \u200bmore substantial changes to address the \u200carms race with China \u200dand Russia.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Rep. Mike Rogers and Sen. Roger Wicker stated:<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;The B61-13 is not a long-term solution, but it will provide our commanders, particularly in INDOPACOM and\u200d EUCOM, with more flexibility against these \u2062target sets. As the Strategic Posture Commission\u2062 recently noted, China and Russia are in a full-on arms\u200b race, and the \u200cU.S. is running in\u2062 place. Dramatic transformation of \u200bour deterrent posture \u2014 not\u2064 incremental or piecemeal changes \u2014 is required to address this threat.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The B61 bomb has served the military for over five decades, entering service in 1968. The cost of\u2062 this ambitious project has\u200d yet to \u2062be determined.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here\u200b to \u2062read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What challenges does the Department of\u2063 Defense face in securing Congress&#8217; approval and adequate funding for the \u2062development of the\u200d B61-13<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S emerging threats \u2064and ensure \u200bthe \u200dUnited\u2062 States maintains a credible nuclear \u2062deterrent. The development of the B61-13 will contribute to the\u2062 modernization \u2064efforts of the U.S. nuclear \u200darsenal, which is essential \u2062for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/condoleezza-rice-trumps-covid-travel-restrictions-with-china-incredibly-appropriate\/\" title=\"Condoleezza Rice: Trump's COVID Travel Restrictions With China 'Incredibly Appropriate'\">future national security<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The existing B61 bomb is a versatile weapon that has served the United States for\u200b decades. However, advancements in technology and changes in the global \u2062security\u200d landscape have necessitated upgrades\u200d to maintain the bomb&#8217;s \u200deffectiveness. The B61-13 project aims to\u2062 address these\u200b evolving requirements by incorporating state-of-the-art features and capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>One key aspect of the B61-13 development\u2063 is the improvement in accuracy. The Department of Defense aims to\u200d enhance the \u200dbomb&#8217;s precision-guided system, which will increase \u2064its \u200bability to hit \u200btargets \u2064accurately and minimize collateral damage. This capability is crucial for reducing civilian casualties and ensuring the strategic effectiveness of\u200d the bomb.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2063 the \u2063B61-13 will have several new features to enhance its performance and flexibility. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dod-to-pursue-new-variant-of-b61-nuclear-gravity-bomb\/\" title=\"DOD to develop fresh version of B61 nuke bomb.\">additions include improved safety mechanisms<\/a>, increased reliability, and reduced maintenance requirements. The \u200cnew bomb\u200d will also incorporate advanced\u2063 technology to provide\u2062 better penetration capabilities \u200cagainst hardened targets, making \u200cit more effective against adversaries who have developed robust underground facilities.<\/p>\n<p>The pursuit of the\u200b B61-13 also aligns with the Department of Defense&#8217;s commitment to reducing the size and weight of its nuclear weapons. By having a smaller and more efficient gravity bomb, \u2063the United States can maintain a robust nuclear arsenal while reducing the logistical challenges associated\u200d with \u2063storage and transportation. This advancement will improve the overall efficiency and agility of the U.S. nuclear deterrent.<\/p>\n<p>However, the development \u200bof the B61-13 is \u2063contingent on Congress&#8217; approval and adequate \u2063funding. The\u2062 Department of Defense must secure the necessary resources to conduct extensive testing and manufacturing, including the production of plutonium pits\u200d needed for these bombs. The collaboration with the Department of\u200c Energy&#8217;s National Nuclear Security Administration will be crucial in ensuring a seamless integration between the scientific expertise and the military requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The pursuit\u200d of a new nuclear gravity bomb showcases the Department of Defense&#8217;s commitment to maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent in \u2064the\u200c face of evolving global threats. The development of \u2064the B61-13 represents a significant step forward in modernizing the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Through enhanced accuracy, improved safety features, and\u200c increased flexibility, the\u2064 B61-13 will provide the United\u2063 States \u2064with\u200d a more effective and efficient means of nuclear deterrence.<\/p>\n<p>As the global security landscape continues to evolve, it is imperative that the United States maintains a robust and modern nuclear arsenal. The pursuit of a new \u200dnuclear gravity bomb demonstrates the Department of Defense&#8217;s dedication to\u200c staying ahead \u200dof emerging threats. With the support and funding \u200cfrom\u200b Congress, the Department\u2064 of Defense and the Department of Energy&#8217;s\u2062 National \u2063Nuclear Security Administration can work \u200dtogether to develop\u200b the B61-13 and ensure that the United States remains a strong and credible force in nuclear deterrence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Department of Defense plans to develop a new nuclear gravity bomb if Congress grants funds. With support from key members, DOD aims to create a modernized version called B61-13, pending approval.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2082596,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2082595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2082595"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082595\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2082596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2082595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2082595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2082595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}