Pentagon reviewing plans for low-level nuclear war
The Pentagon is conducting a review of nuclear weapons use that seeks to provide the president and military leaders with greater options for using tactical nuclear weapons in a regional conflict while preventing an escalation into global thermonuclear war, according to a senior defense policymaker.
The Pentagon is undertaking a review of its nuclear weapons policies. The aim is to expand options for the president and military leaders regarding the use of tactical nuclear weapons in regional conflicts. This review also seeks to establish mechanisms to prevent such limited use from escalating into a global thermonuclear war.
- The Pentagon is reviewing its nuclear weapons use policies.
- The review aims to provide more options for using tactical nuclear weapons in regional conflicts.
- A key goal is to prevent escalation to global thermonuclear war.
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