US Tests Inert B61-12 Nuclear Bomb
Summary
The U.S. tested an inert version of the B61-12 nuclear bomb in August as part of efforts to ensure the reliability of its nuclear arsenal. This exercise, conducted in Nevada, used F-35A fighter jets to simulate real-world conditions. The test is part of a larger program to modernize the U.S. nuclear stockpile and maintain its effectiveness without conducting explosive nuclear tests.Key Facts
- The U.S. tested inert B61-12 nuclear bombs to check their reliability.
- The tests took place at Nevada's Tonopah Test Range from August 19 to 21.
- F-35A fighter jets carried and released the bombs in the test.
- This was part of the U.S. effort to modernize its nuclear arsenal.
- The B61-12 bomb is an updated version of a Cold War-era bomb.
- The program aims to keep these bombs in use for at least 20 more years.
- Sandia National Laboratories coordinated with the NNSA and the U.S. Air Force for these tests.
- The tests help ensure the bombs and their systems work as expected without actual explosions.
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