LIGNET: US Strategic Nuclear Forces Under Financial Attack

Nuclear weapons have been a cornerstone of America’s security architecture since the dawn of the Cold War, but a $1 trillion plan to modernize the US nuclear force may never be carried out because of growing budget constraints. Russia and China, meanwhile, are committing significant resources to enhancing their own nuclear capabilities. Is the United States at risk of losing its nuclear deterrent?

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