

Does the U.S. need new nuclear weapons?
May 15, 2024
Exploring the new nuclear weapons being developed in the US, including the Sentinel missile 20 times more powerful than Hiroshima bomb. Discussions on budget overruns, maintenance challenges, and the necessity of nuclear arsenal modernization. Delve into the complexities of nuclear deterrence in a volatile global landscape and the importance of conventional deterrence to avoid nuclear reliance.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Challenges of the Sentinel Nuclear Missile System
01:46 • 8min
America's Nuclear Arsenal: Modernization and Expansion
09:52 • 7min
Maintenance Challenges of America's Nuclear Arsenal
16:50 • 15min
Exploring the US Nuclear Weapons Program and Yields of Specific Warheads
31:55 • 4min
Navigating Nuclear Deterrence in a Volatile Global Landscape
35:59 • 13min
Enhancing Conventional Deterrence and Avoiding Nuclear Reliance
49:27 • 3min