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Kehler Endorses Modernization, Sustainment Of Nuclear Weapons Delivery Systems

Monday, June 4th, 2012

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A top general said the United States needs to continue the modernization and sustainment of nuclear weapon delivery systems, infrastructure and surveillance as part of maintaining a strong nuclear deterrent force. “We fully support the continued modernization and sustainment of delivery systems, weapon life extension programs, stockpile surveillance activities, nuclear complex infrastructure recapitalization, naval reactor design activities and upgrades for nuclear command, control and communications capabilities,” U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) chief Air Force Gen. Robert Kehler said recently at the…

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