US Nuclear Arsenal Needs Replacement, Not Update: STRATCOM Chief

US Nuclear Arsenal Needs Replacement, Not Update: STRATCOM Chief
A U.S. Air Force Minute Man III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test-launch. U.S. Air Force
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Adm. Charles Richard, the Chief of the United States Strategic Command (STRATCOM), said on Tuesday that a planned modernization program for the U.S. nuclear arsenal would compel a re-examination of the nuclear strategy.

The Admiral’s comments were made after reports said a Biden administration may cut a $1.2 trillion nuclear-modernization plan.