The Strategic Command Testimony on Nuclear and Space Programs

💡Russia and China pose significant strategic threats to the US with their nuclear weapons capabilities

🌍Both Russia and China are actively modernizing and expanding their nuclear forces and developing new weapons

🚀US Strategic Command emphasizes the importance of modernizing the nuclear triad and related systems

🔒The United States must address the challenge of maintaining deterrence capabilities in the face of evolving threats

🛰️Space Command plays a critical role in national security and must continue to integrate with other combat commands

What are the main strategic threats to the US?

—Russia and China are the main strategic threats to the US.

What is the importance of modernizing the nuclear triad?

—Modernizing the nuclear triad ensures the US has a comprehensive and effective deterrent capability.

What role does Space Command play?

—Space Command plays a critical role in national security by protecting US space assets and ensuring space superiority.

How is the US addressing the challenge of maintaining deterrence capabilities?

—The US is focusing on modernizing its nuclear and space programs to enhance deterrence capabilities.

How are Russia and China modernizing their nuclear forces?

—Russia and China are expanding and upgrading their nuclear arsenals and developing new weapons technology.

00:00US Strategic Command testifies on the challenges posed by Russia and China

02:32Importance of modernizing the nuclear triad and related systems

05:43Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine increases reliance on nuclear forces

08:10China's rapid expansion and modernization of its nuclear forces

10:46US Strategic Command's readiness to deter and respond to threats