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The B61-12 upgrade bomb has become a state response to modern challenges. The we...

US place upgraded B61-12 nuclear bombs in Europe: what is known about weapons

The B61-12 upgrade bomb has become a state response to modern challenges. The weight of its warhead is 50 kilotonic, and the inertial guidance system provides accurate hit. The US Armed Forces have begun the placement of upgraded B61-12 nuclear bombs at Europe, strengthening the potential of NATO's strategic restraint. This event followed the completion of an expensive modernization of the 9 billion dollars, which extended the service life of the bombs for at least 20 years.

The Defense Post portal writes about it. According to the head of the National Nuclear Security (NNSA), Jill is rude, the placement of this type of weapons on the advanced boundaries is intended to demonstrate the strengthening of Washington's nuclear potential, especially against the background of escalation of regional threats.

Although the exact locations of the placement are not disclosed, earlier the construction of repositories for tactical nuclear weapons based on Leukenenchitis in the United Kingdom. This step emphasizes the importance of supply chains to maintain prompt readiness in global calls. The upgraded bomb B61-12 has become a response to modern challenges.

Its key characteristics: these characteristics make B61-12 a universal means of strategic restraint, which can be used on different aircraft, including F-35 and B-2. Particular attention is drawn to the possibility of using B61-12 with fifth generation fighters F-35A, which have a poorness and high probability of penetration deep into the enemy's territory.

Thus, the deployment of B61-12 emphasizes the transition of the US to nuclear weapons of a new generation, focused on minimizing destruction and accuracy of blows. However, the prospects for its use in real conflicts remain question because of the risk of global escalation. Recall that Russian strategic missile troops in December reported the completion of the re -equipment of one of the divisions in the Orenburg region at the Avangard hypersonic missile complex.