US Navy refuses to buy ship-based nuclear weapons

The US Navy has refused to buy ship-based nuclear weapons, despite the opinion of some Pentagon officials.

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As Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday told Congress, it is theoretically possible to equip American ships and attack submarines with nuclear-tipped missiles, but that would be cumbersome. According to him, such a decision will distract from more important tasks.He emphasized that hypersonic missiles are the US Navy’s preferred deterrent.

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Earlier it was reported that the decision of the administration of US President Joe Biden to decommission a new sea-launched cruise missile with a nuclear warhead caused a split in Congress, as Republicans oppose the move.

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If Congress provides funding for the preservation of a nuclear cruise missile, it will deal a big blow to Biden supporters, who had high hopes for a restrained nuclear policy and moderate defense spending.