Extended Nuclear Deterrence Capabilities Under Debate in the U.S.
Extended Nuclear Deterrence Capabilities Under Debate in the U.S.

Author(s): Artur Kacprzyk
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: USA; nuclear weapons; deterrence; capabilities; debate; NATO;
Summary/Abstract: The U.S. Congress will likely reverse President Joe Biden’s decision to discontinue the development of a sea-launched nuclear cruise missile. While the U.S. is already planning to substantially enhance other capabilities to deter a nuclear attack on the allies, this missile could provide an additional hedge in an uncertain security environment in which the threat from Russia may grow further still. While the capability might strengthen deterrence of Russia, it would not replace NATO’s current nuclear capabilities in Europe as a means to demonstrate the resilience of the whole Alliance to nuclear threats.

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