US Air Force Calls on Defense Firms for New Nuclear Cruise Missiles

‘Citing national security concerns, the Pentagon is moving forward with controversial plans to purchase new nuclear cruise missiles.
The United States’ nuclear triad relies on intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarines, and strategic bombers. The US Air Force, however, is concerned that its aging air-launched cruise missiles are unfit for modern conflict.
On Friday, the Air Force released a statement that calls on defense contracting firms to submit bids to design and build a new nuclear missile known as the Long-Range Standoff Weapon (LRSO).’
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