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Accession Number:
AD1112363
Title:
Ready, Set, Getting to Go: America's Nuclear Test Readiness Posture
Report Date:
2020-05-04
Abstract:
In a geopolitical environment once again dominated by Great Power competition, the stakes of maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent also returned to the forefront of national security. Yet, as nearly thirty years have passed without the United States conducting a nuclear test, there exists considerable uncertainty on how quickly, or even if, the United States could resume nuclear testinga key component of a credible deterrent. However, there remains a legal requirement, with origins in hard-earned Cold War lessons, for the nation to return to underground nuclear testing if called upon to do so. This paper provides an overview of nuclear testing, the nations current state of preparedness, and offersrecommendations on how to improve its test readiness posture.
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Pages:
43
File Size:
4.72MB
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Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release
