June 8, 2024
The US is eyeing an increase in tactical nuclear weapons amid threats from Russia and China
The US is considering a growing number of nuclear weapons amid threats from Russia and China. — Reuters/File The United States may develop more strategic nuclear weapons. Russia, China, Iran and North Korea share advanced missiles. US it follows the limit of 1,550 deployed strategic nuclear warheads. The United States may need to develop additional strategic nuclear weapons in the future to fend off growing threats from Russia, China and other adversaries, according to a top White House official. Pranay Vaddi, the National Security Council’s top arms control official, delivered a speech on Friday in which he discussed “a more


