{"id":2084399,"date":"2023-10-30T16:59:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T20:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-pursues-building-powerful-new-nuclear-gravity-bomb-reflective-of-growing-threats\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T17:02:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T21:02:05","slug":"biden-admin-pursues-building-powerful-new-nuclear-gravity-bomb-reflective-of-growing-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-pursues-building-powerful-new-nuclear-gravity-bomb-reflective-of-growing-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden Admin seeks to develop potent &#8216;Nuclear Gravity Bomb&#8217; in response to escalating risks."},"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\">28<\/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%2Fbiden-admin-pursues-building-powerful-new-nuclear-gravity-bomb-reflective-of-growing-threats%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=2084399&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 United States Military Develops New Nuclear Weapon<\/h2>\n<p>The United States military is currently working on a groundbreaking addition to its \u2063arsenal: a new nuclear weapon. This weapon,\u2063 known as the B61-13 bomb, will replace older variants\u200d of the B61 series of nuclear bombs, as reported by Defense News.<\/p>\n<p>The development of this weapon is driven by the Pentagon&#8217;s goal to\u200c deter nuclear powers like \u2064China and Russia from challenging the United States in any conflict. Assistant Secretary of Defense\u2062 for Space Policy John Plumb stated, &#8220;Today&#8217;s announcement is \u2064reflective \u2064of a changing security environment and growing threats from potential adversaries.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The B61-13 bomb, described as a nuclear gravity bomb, has the potential\u200c to target and destroy large military installations.\u2064 It offers the United States additional options for \u200bdefense against such targets, as highlighted in \u2062a tweet by Ryan Chan.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb would\u2063 provide\u200c additional options against \u2064certain harder\u2064 and large-area\u2063 military targets, while \u2064US will \u200cseparately \u2062continue to complete and implement a comprehensive strategy for defeat of hard\u2063 and\u200d deeply buried targets.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LvZ1yaG6Oy\">https:\/\/t.co\/LvZ1yaG6Oy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LofNouezZE\">pic.twitter.com\/LofNouezZE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ryan Chan \u9673\u5bb6\u7ff9 (@ryankakiuchan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ryankakiuchan\/status\/1718124769483374977?\">October 28, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The power of the B61-13 bomb is comparable \u200bto some older weapons in the U.S. nuclear \u200barsenal, \u200dsuch as the B61-7, according to Sandboxx News. In fact, the fallout\u200b from\u2062 this bomb would far exceed the impact of the 50-kiloton B61-12 bomb, as shown in a map obtained by Sandboxx \u200cNews from the Federation of American Scientists.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that the development of this weapon \u200bis not a response to any specific national security event. Rather, it is a proactive measure to address the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-confirms-gen-eric-smith-as-commandant-of-marine-corps\/\" title=\"Gen. Eric Smith confirmed as Marine Corps Commandant by Senate.\">evolving security landscape<\/a>. The United States aims to maintain a\u2062 credible deterrent and the ability to respond\u2064 to strategic attacks.<\/p>\n<p>The B61-13 bomb will be delivered via aircraft, distinguishing \u200bit from other delivery methods like submarine launch or\u200b intercontinental ballistic \u200bmissiles. It is crucial to emphasize that the development of this weapon will not increase the overall number of weapons in the United States&#8217; nuclear stockpile.<\/p>\n<p>As the United States takes this step to\u200b enhance its \u200ddefense capabilities, it is\u2062 worth noting that other countries, such as Russia and China, are also \u2062expanding their nuclear stockpiles. The geopolitical landscape demands constant assessment and adaptation to ensure national security.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A Note from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p>Every morning, we\u2064 at The\u200d Western Journal wake up with a\u2063 mission to provide you with vital information about what&#8217;s happening in America. We cannot fulfill this \u2064mission \u2062without\u200d your support.<\/p>\n<p>False narratives have been used to make Americans feel powerless, but The Western Journal \u2064empowers you by exposing these falsehoods. However, the future of The Western\u2064 Journal is in jeopardy without \u200cyour help.<\/p>\n<p>Silicon Valley and Big Tech have tried to shut\u200d us down, \u200cbut our loyal donors and subscribers have kept us \u200dgoing. If you have never donated before, we need your help today. Please don&#8217;t wait another minute. Donate now to support truth in America during these challenging times.<\/p>\n<p><b>Please stand with\u2063 us by donating today.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><em>Floyd G. Brown<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Founder\u2064 of The Western Journal<\/p>\n<p>The post\u200d <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-admin-pursues-building-powerful-new-nuclear-gravity-bomb-reflective-growing-threats\/\">Biden \u200cAdmin Pursues Building Powerful New &#8216;Nuclear Gravity Bomb&#8217;: &#8216;Reflective of Growing Threats&#8217;<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the concerns raised by critics regarding\u200b the development of new nuclear weapons like the B61-13 bomb, and how\u2062 do\u2062 proponents counter these\u2062 concerns?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  To the\u2063 United States&#8217; defense\u2064 capabilities \u2062and maintain its position \u2062as a\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tuberville-stalemate-thaws-senate-confirms-joint-chiefs-chairman-caught-in-pentagon-blockade\/\" title=\"Senate confirms Joint Chiefs chairman after Pentagon blockade thaws\">global military power<\/a>.\u2063 The United States&#8217; nuclear weapons\u200c program has always been based\u2064 on the principle\u2064 of deterrence, ensuring that no \u2064adversary would\u2064 dare challenge the country&#8217;s security\u200b and \u200cinterests.<\/p>\n<p>The development of the \u200bB61-13 bomb is also in line with \u200dthe\u2063 United\u2062 States&#8217; commitment to \u200cmodernize its nuclear arsenal. This commitment \u200cwas reaffirmed in the 2018 Nuclear Posture Review, which highlighted\u2062 the need for an updated and credible nuclear deterrent. The B61-13 bomb is part of \u2063a broader effort to enhance the\u2062 flexibility\u200b and\u200d survivability of the \u200cU.S.\u200c nuclear \u2064force.<\/p>\n<p>Although the specifics of \u2062the \u2063B61-13 bomb&#8217;s capabilities and features remain \u2064classified,\u2063 its development has sparked concerns among critics of nuclear weapons. \u2062Some argue \u2062that the development of new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-pursues-building-powerful-new-nuclear-gravity-bomb-reflective-of-growing-threats\/\" title=\"Biden Admin seeks to develop potent 'Nuclear Gravity Bomb' in response to escalating risks.\">nuclear weapons undermines global nonproliferation efforts<\/a>\u2064 and could \u200bpotentially trigger \u2062an arms race.<\/p>\n<p>However, proponents \u2064of the B61-13 bomb argue that it is necessary for the United States to maintain a credible \u200ddeterrent in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. They argue that the bomb&#8217;s enhanced\u2063 capabilities\u2063 will provide the United \u2062States with more options in deterring potential adversaries and defending its interests.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the development of the B61-13 bomb is \u2064part of a broader effort by the United States to\u200b strengthen its conventional and \u2063strategic capabilities. The Pentagon is \u200dinvesting in advanced technologies, \u2064such as hypersonic weapons and artificial intelligence, to\u2063 maintain \u200bits military edge and address emerging\u200c threats.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that the United States is committed \u200bto arms control and disarmament.\u200d The country is a signatory to various international treaties, such as the \u200cTreaty on \u200bthe\u2064 Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the \u2062New START Treaty. These agreements \u200daim to limit the spread of nuclear weapons \u2064and reduce existing stockpiles.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the development of the B61-13 bomb\u2062 by the United States military \u2062is a \u2064significant milestone in the country&#8217;s\u2063 efforts to maintain a credible and effective nuclear deterrent. While the weapon&#8217;s capabilities and features remain classified, its development highlights the United\u2062 States&#8217;\u200d commitment to modernizing \u200dits nuclear arsenal and enhancing its \u2062defense \u2063capabilities. As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, it is crucial for the\u200c United States to adapt\u200b and invest in advanced technologies to safeguard\u2063 its \u200dnational security and interests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US military is creating a new nuclear weapon, the B61-13 bomb, to replace older versions in its arsenal. 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