Updated U.S. Nuclear Bomb Could Reach New Targets

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) last week announced a proposal to create a new nuclear bomb, saying that it would have expanded capabilities to hit certain targets. On October 27, the DOD said it plans to pursue the creation of “modern variant of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb, designated the B61-13, pending Congressional authorization and appropriation.” “The B61-13 would be deliverable by modern aircraft, strengthening deterrence of adversaries and assurance of allies and partners by providing the President with additional options against certain harder and large-area military targets,” the announcement said. The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) reported that…