Nuclear security

A Nuclear Triad Is Far Superior To A Dyad Or Monad

Last month, Frank Kendall, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, noted that the nuclear force modernization budget is unaffordable based on current forecasted defense funds. In response to dwindling resources, some suggest eliminating one or two legs of the nuclear triad to decrease costs. However, the U.S. needs to retain all three components of the strategic arsenal to deter aggressors and reassure allies.