{"id":2083981,"date":"2023-10-30T13:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T17:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-announces-pursuit-of-major-new-nuclear-weapon\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T13:15:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T17:15:22","slug":"pentagon-announces-pursuit-of-major-new-nuclear-weapon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-announces-pursuit-of-major-new-nuclear-weapon\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon seeks new powerful nuclear weapon."},"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\">12<\/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%2Fpentagon-announces-pursuit-of-major-new-nuclear-weapon%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=2083981&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 of Defense Pursues Development of Powerful Nuclear Bomb<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Defense (DOD)\u200b has \u200cannounced its intention to create a nuclear bomb that surpasses the destructive\u200c power of the weapons used during World War II. The Pentagon is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bipartisan-group-of-senators-seek-to-strip-biden-of-certain-war-powers\/\" title=\"Bipartisan Group Of Senators Seek To Strip Biden Of Certain War Powers\">seeking congressional approval<\/a> to manufacture an updated version of the B61 nuclear\u200c gravity bomb, known as the B61-13.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Today&#8217;s\u2063 announcement is\u200c reflective of\u2064 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-enters-nuclear-sub-partnership-with-uk-and-australia-to-take-on-china\/\" title=\"US Enters Nuclear Sub Partnership With UK and Australia To Take on China\">changing security environment<\/a> and\u200d growing threats from potential adversaries,&#8221; said \u2063Assistant \u200dSecretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb. &#8220;The United States has a responsibility to \u2062continue to assess and field the capabilities we need to credibly deter and, if necessary, respond to strategic attacks, and\u2063 assure \u200cour allies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/israel-launches-gaza-wars-2nd-phase-with-ground-operation-netanyahu-says-5518669?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Israel Launches Gaza War&#8217;s 2nd Phase With Ground Operation, Netanyahu Says<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/28\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/top-white-house-adviser-issues-warning-on-wider-war-5519038?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Top White House Adviser Issues Warning on Wider War<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/29\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedefensepost.com\/2023\/10\/30\/us-nuclear-gravity-bomb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Defense Post<\/a>, the B61-13 bomb would be approximately 24 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, with a yield of 350 kilotons of TNT. The bomb \u200cwill utilize warheads \u200dfrom the B61-7 bombs produced in the 1980s and 1990s.<\/p>\n<p>The new B61 bomb will be compatible with modern aircraft, providing the U.S. military with additional options against challenging military targets.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The B61-13\u2064 represents \u200ba reasonable step to\u2062 manage the challenges of a highly\u200d dynamic security environment,&#8221; stated Mr. Plumb. &#8220;While it provides us with additional flexibility, production of the \u2064B61-13 will not increase\u2062 the overall number of weapons in our nuclear stockpile.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>House Armed Services Committee \u2064Chairman Mike Rogers \u2064(R-Ala.) and Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) acknowledged the benefits of the proposed nuclear weapon in terms of flexibility but cautioned that it \u200cshould \u200cnot be \u200cviewed as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sexual-consent-app-idea-draws-criticism-in-australia\/\" title=\"Sexual Consent App Idea Draws Criticism In Australia\">long-term solution<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>&#8220;As \u2063the \u200dStrategic Posture Commission recently\u200b noted, China and Russia are in a full-on \u200barms race, and the US is running in place. Dramatic transformation of our deterrent posture\u2014not incremental or piecemeal changes\u2014is required to address this threat,&#8221; they said last\u200d week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Heightened Tensions<\/h2>\n<p>The decision to pursue\u2063 the development of the B61-13 comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East \u200bdue to the Israel\u2013Hamas war and ongoing conflicts in eastern \u2063Ukraine. The move is not directly related to these events, according to the Pentagon.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Department of Energy recently conducted an explosion test\u2062 at the Nevada nuclear test site to evaluate the military&#8217;s ability to\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-announces-pursuit-of-major-new-nuclear-weapon\/\" title=\"Pentagon seeks new powerful nuclear weapon.\">detect low-yield \u2064nuclear explosions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>&#8220;The experiment will help validate new predictive \u2063explosion \u2063models \u2064and\u2063 detection algorithms,&#8221; stated the Energy Department. \u200c&#8221;Measurements were collected \u2062using accelerometers, seismometers, infrasound sensors, electromagnetic sensors, chemical and radiotracer samplers,\u200d and meteorological sensors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The United States currently\u200c possesses approximately 5,200 nuclear weapons, while Russia has around 5,900. However, both countries had significantly larger stockpiles during the Cold War.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst these developments, a new Pentagon report reveals that China\u2064 has amassed over 500 nuclear warheads, increasing its stockpile by about 100\u200d since 2021. The report also \u2063highlights China&#8217;s preparations for a potential military action to unify Taiwan with the mainland.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What role does\u2062 the increased destructive power of the B61-13 bomb play in maintaining deterrence and\u200c ensuring the security of the United States and its allies?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Y and capability,\u200b it does \u2063not change our fundamental policy of maintaining a safe, secure, and\u200b effective nuclear deterrent. This modernized bomb \u200bwill only be used\u200d in extreme circumstances to deter any potential adversary from initiating a strategic attack \u200dagainst\u2064 the United \u2063States or its allies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The announcement of the development of a more powerful \u2062nuclear bomb by the Department of Defense comes \u2064at a time of\u2062 increased tension and evolving security threats around the world. The \u200cUnited States faces growing\u200b challenges \u2062from\u2063 potential adversaries who possess nuclear \u2064capabilities or are actively seeking to acquire \u200dthem. In this changing \u2063security landscape, it is essential for the United States to continue evaluating\u2064 its defense\u2062 capabilities and ensure \u200dit is equipped \u200dto credibly deter and respond to strategic attacks.<\/p>\n<p>The B61-13 bomb represents an \u200cimportant \u2064advancement in the United States&#8217; nuclear arsenal. Its increased destructive power will provide the U.S. military\u2062 with added flexibility in targeting challenging \u200bmilitary objectives. \u200dThis capability is crucial in maintaining deterrence and ensuring the security \u200bof the United States \u200band \u200dits allies.\u2063 By pursuing the development of this bomb, the Department of Defense is reaffirming its commitment to national \u200dsecurity and the defense of its interests.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that the development of the B61-13 bomb does not signify a departure from the United States&#8217; nuclear policy. The\u2062 bomb will only be used under extreme circumstances and\u200b as a deterrent against potential strategic attacks. This approach is consistent with the United States&#8217; \u2063long-standing policy of maintaining a safe, secure, and effective\u2063 nuclear deterrent.<\/p>\n<p>However, the pursuit of a more powerful nuclear bomb also raises \u2062concerns and debates. Critics argue that the\u2063 development of such weapons undermines international efforts towards non-proliferation and disarmament. They argue that relying\u200d on the threat of nuclear weapons \u2062escalates tensions and increases the risk of nuclear conflict. Conversely, proponents argue \u2064that a strong and credible nuclear deterrent is necessary \u2063to prevent potential adversaries from engaging in aggression or attacking U.S. interests.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Defense is committed to addressing these concerns and ensuring transparency in its nuclear programs. \u200cIt acknowledges the\u2062 importance of international cooperation and dialogue in\u200d advancing \u2062non-proliferation efforts. The U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-k-race-report-says-country-is-a-relatively-open-society-not-rigged-against-ethnic-minorities\/\" title=\"U.K. Race Report Says Country Is \u2018A Relatively Open Society,\u2019 Not \u2018Rigged Against Ethnic Minorities\u2019\">government remains fully committed<\/a> to its\u200d existing non-proliferation obligations and will engage \u200cwith international partners\u2062 to foster\u200d arms control and disarmament\u200c initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Department \u200cof Defense&#8217;s pursuit of the development of a more powerful nuclear \u2062bomb is \u2062a response to the changing \u2063security \u2062environment and \u2062growing threats faced by\u200c the United States. The B61-13 bomb,\u200d if approved\u200c and manufactured, will provide the U.S. \u2062military\u2063 with\u200b enhanced capabilities to \u200cdeter and\u200b respond\u2062 to strategic attacks. While this development raises concerns, the Department of Defense maintains its commitment to international non-proliferation efforts and will continue engaging with the global community to foster arms control and disarmament initiatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DOD plans to develop a nuclear bomb surpassing the WWII weapon dropped on Japan. Seeking congressional approval, the Pentagon aims to create a contemporary variant of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb, known as the B61-13. 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