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DoD’s Nuclear Posture Review Looking At Each Triad Leg, Secretary Mattis Says

By Marc Selinger

Wednesday, June 14th, 2017

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DoD’s Nuclear Posture Review Looking At Each Triad Leg, Secretary Mattis Says

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee June 13. (DoD photo)

The U.S. Department of Defense is scrutinizing all three legs of the nation’s aging nuclear triad as part of its nuclear posture review, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said June 14.“We’re looking at each leg of the triad and we’re looking at each weapon inside each leg,” Mattis testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee’s defense panel. “What I’m looking for is a deterrent that will be most compelling to make certain that these weapons are never used.”Mattis’ comments came in response…

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