U.S. Nuclear Arsenal Doesn’t Need Tests to Deter Enemies

It’s horrifying even to imagine the U.S. finding itself in a position where it must use an atomic bomb against an enemy. However, in the event such a crisis occurs, we must be certain the weapon will work.

Equally important, the main purpose of the U.S. nuclear-weapons program today is to provide a deterrent against potential threats, and that can only be achieved if we are confident in our stockpile and aware of the risks we face around the world.