Pentagon: America is revising its nuclear deterrence strategy!
reported by Mehr News Agency quoted Rashatoudi, the US Ministry of Defense announced in a report that the country will adapt its nuclear deterrence strategy to possible threats from Russia and China.
In the statement of the Pentagon, it is announced that “several nuclear enemies have challenged the security of the United States, its allies and partners.” These belligerent countries are developing and modernizing their nuclear arsenal.”
Richard Johnson, the US Deputy Secretary of Defense, highlighted two countries, Russia and China, and reminded that the US may change its nuclear stance in the year with the aim of nuclear deterrence. review 2022.
According to him, in order to address these concerns, the Pentagon has already taken steps to exploit capabilities aimed at deterrence and nuclear flexibility. Among the main elements of these actions, it is possible to mention the development of the “B-61-13” nuclear bomb, as well as increasing the readiness of the “Ohio-class” nuclear powered submarines.
In October of last year, the Pentagon announced the development of the new generation of the B-61 bomb and announced that this bomb will replace some older versions and provide more options “against some more difficult military targets.” with comprehensive regional coverage” will be provided to America.
The Ohio-class nuclear submarine is the main element of the US nuclear triad and is specifically designed for nuclear deterrence. These submarines can be armed with “Trident” missiles, which have a range of more than 12,000 kilometers.
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved changes and reforms in Russia’s nuclear doctrine after Washington gave Kiev the green light to use Western long-range missiles deep inside Moscow. According to this document, if a non-nuclear country attacks Russia with long-range missiles of a nuclear power, the option of using nuclear weapons is on Moscow’s table.
