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Commander addresses nuclear deterrence questions: New START compliance, DPRK, and weapons in space
Summary
Major General Jason Armaghust said his command is compliant with New START and outlined how U.S. forces plan for a range of nuclear contingencies, while warning about destabilizing technologies such as placing nuclear weapons in space or capabilities that undermine warning systems.
Major General Jason Armaghust told reporters the Joint Global Strike Operations Center and associated bomber forces remain compliant with the New START treaty and continue to plan for a range of nuclear contingencies.
"We've been compliant and remain compliant with NewSTART," Armaghust said, adding that political decisions about the future form of an agreement are for policymakers. He said military planning considers…
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