EXCLUSIVE: America is developing a nuclear weapon 24 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.
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US shooting itself in foot? Nuclear mega-bomb program 'risks escalating Russia threat'
EXCLUSIVE: America is developing a nuclear weapon 24 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.
The US development of a modernized
nuclear arsenal while pushing Russia to move away from its hostile rhetoric could backfire, a former US Army intelligence analyst warned.
The Pentagon confirmed this week it will seek congressional funds and approval to start
developing a new model of nuclear bombs – which are expected to be 24 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.
The Department of Defense (DoD) insisted the move is part of US efforts to prepare for eventual threats and a show of its commitment to global security.
But the announcement came only days before
Vladimir Putin signed a new law which officially withdrew
Russia from the 1996
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
The withdrawal comes at a time when the world remains on high alert after Putin and his allies repeatedly threatened to deploy nuclear weapons in the event of
Ukraine and its allies threatening his country.
The DoD confirmed the new bombs will replace older models rather than add to American nuclear stocks. However, Kervin Aucoin warned the US must tread carefully to avoid pushing Russia into using nuclear weapons.
He told Daily Express US: "This could definitely
complicate diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and preventing nuclear deployments in sensitive regions like
Ukraine.
"These advancements can be seen as a dual strategy:
strengthening deterrence while engaging in diplomatic efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation and military escalation in conflict zones.
"The overall effectiveness of this approach will depend on various factors, including the
success of diplomatic negotiations and the ability to strike a balance between deterrence and nonproliferation objectives."