Pentagon speeding up work on first new nuclear warhead in 40 years

The United States is embarking on the construction of its first new nuclear warhead in four decades, as confirmed by Energy Department officials in congressional testimony.

The W93 warhead, designated for submarine-launched ballistic missiles, will be developed without nuclear testing, utilizing $19.8 billion allocated by the National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA) in the fiscal 2025 budget.

The project, initiated in 2022, aims for production to commence in the mid-2030s, with focus on enhancing nuclear forces modernization, particularly within the Navy’s nuclear-missile submarine fleet.

The W93, designed to meet future adversary threats, incorporates modern technologies while maintaining compatibility with existing designs.

It promises improved safety, security, and flexibility, along with lighter weight for enhanced missile ranges, the Washington Times has reported.

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