Biden administration greenlights production of first nuclear warhead in 40 years

Published April 19, 2024 11:23pm ET



Senate testimony by Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and National Nuclear Security Administration Administrator Jill Hruby revealed the Pentagon is building the first new nuclear warhead in 40 years. 

The W93 warhead will be built without nuclear testing and will be used on submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Currently, the United States is adhering to a prohibition on nuclear testing. 

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