Navy Deploys Low-Yield Nuclear Warhead on Sub For First Time
- Move follows decision easing rules on use of land mines
- Weapon has a yield lower than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima
Photographer: Dave Fliesen/U.S. Navy via Getty Images
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The Pentagon said it has deployed a new submarine-launched nuclear warhead for the first time as the Navy seeks to counter Russia’s war chest of smaller tactical nukes.
The Pentagon’s confirmation Tuesday follows a controversial move last week to ease restrictions on the use of land mines, which are banned by more than 160 nations. The Trump administration in recent weeks has been setting the foundation to boost U.S. weapon arsenal in a race against Russia and China.