Manufacturers of missiles given the task to modernize the entire US nuclear Arsenal.
The us army intends to adopt at least 400 Intercontinental ballistic missiles of new generation, which aims to ensure the security of the United States for the period up to 2070.
It is reported that the manufacturers of missiles given the task to modernize the entire nuclear Arsenal of the country. In particular, Washington intends to abandon the use of missiles Minimet and get into service a new type of ballistic missiles.
“The power of a deterrent force must be sufficient to ensure that the risk of retaliation outweighed the desire of the enemy to go in a nuclear attack,” said Lieutenant General USAF Weinstein.
According to him, the defense complex of the country should be modernezirovat to ensure the security of Russia and China.
The authorities are prepared to allocate 62 billion dollars for the production of new missiles. The army is now evaluating the bids from the three companies – Northrop, Boeing and Lockheed.
We will note, last month Russia and the United States discussed nuclear arms reductions. Each party will have the right on 700 missiles and 1,550 nuclear warheads.
