Latest "nuclear modernization" stories

The 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron test loads an unarmed B61-12 bomb, which can be outfitted with a nuclear warhead, on a B-2 Spirit bomber on June 13, 2022 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The 72nd TES conducts testing and evaluation of new equipment, software and weapons systems for the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber. (Airman 1st Class Devan Halstead/Air Force)

Air Force’s new nuclear bomb program to be audited by military watchdog

The Air Force plans to fly the new B61 bomb on the F-35A and other fighter and bomber jets.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

Vice chief nominee pledges to drive acquisition reforms

President Joe Biden’s nominee for vice-chairman of the Joint Chiefs pledged to continue his predecessor’s efforts to reform the beleaguered joint requirements process during his confirmation hearing.

16 months ago

Air Force pick pledges to tackle F-35 sustainment costs, back nuclear modernization

Controlling rising sustainment costs for the F-35 would be a top concern for the nominee to lead Air Force acquisitions.

18 months ago

Lawmakers set for battle over next-gen nuclear missile

Nuclear modernization opponents and defenders are gearing up to fight again this year over the future ICBM and other efforts.

19 months ago

Democratic appropriators want to spend more on weapons procurement than Biden

House appropriators proposed $1.7 billion more for weapons procurement and $1.6 billion less for development and testing of cutting-edge technologies meant to deter China.

21 months ago

Lawmakers, defense officials joust over next-gen ICBM plans

The war over a next-gen ICBM flared up at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

By Joe Gould, Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna

23 months ago