Nuclear Weapons: The Reliable Replacement Warhead Program
Description:
Most current U.S. nuclear warheads were built in the 1980s, and are being
retained longer than was planned. Yet warheads deteriorate with age and must be
maintained. The current approach monitors them for signs of aging. When problems
are found, a Life Extension Program (LEP) rebuilds components. While some can
be made to new specifications, a nuclear test moratorium bars that approach for
critical components that would require a nuclear test. Instead, LEP rebuilds them
as closely as possible t…
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Date:
June 3, 2005
Creator:
Medalia, Jonathan
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