State Department discloses number of nukes in US stockpile

[Roadvirus]

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a reversal of Trump administration policy, the State Department on Tuesday disclosed the number of nuclear weapons in the U.S. stockpile. It said this will aid global efforts to control the spread of such weapons.

The number of U.S. weapons, including those in active status as well as those in long-term storage, stood at 3,750 as of September 2020, the department said. That is down from 3,805 a year earlier and 3,785 in 2018.

State Department discloses number of nukes in US stockpile

In a reversal of Trump administration policy, the State Department has disclosed the number of nuclear weapons in the U.S. stockpile.

apnews.com

So instead of being able to destroy the world 50x over, we'll only be able to annihilate all life on Earth only 48x over.

 

[Nomad4Ever]

So instead of being able to destroy the world 50x over, we'll only be able to annihilate all life on Earth only 48x over.

You can never be too safe with these things. Plus if we are going out we have to also take the Moon and at least a few other nearby planets down with us.

 

[Rexedgar]

Sh Boom, Sh Boom…….

 

[Da Mole]

So instead of being able to destroy the world 50x over, we'll only be able to annihilate all life on Earth only 48x over.

Aren't those numbers classified and if not they should be.

 

[Loulit01]

Aren't those numbers classified and if not they should be.

The real numbers are classified. These are for show.

 

[armycowboy]

Aren't those numbers classified and if not they should be.

Why? We disclose the number of people we have in the military, tanks, Bradley's, ships, etc.

 

[Loulit01]

Why? We disclose the number of people we have in the military, tanks, Bradley's, ships, etc.

How do you know those numbers are true? I don't know if they're true or not but if I had to bet, I'd say no.

 

[armycowboy]

How do you know those numbers are true? I don't know if they're true or not but if I had to bet, I'd say no.

Do you believe the number of service members we have, ships, planes are accurate?

 

[Antiwar]

Best Roadvirus post ever!

 

[Hamish Howl]

Aren't those numbers classified and if not they should be.

After 1000 nukes it's just bragging. Why NOT say it? The entire point is deterrence.

 

[Loulit01]

Do you believe the number of service members we have, ships, planes are accurate?

I just answered that question in post #7.

 

[armycowboy]

I just answered that question in post #7.

Part of my job was ensuring we hit our end strength. So I know the number of Service Members is correct.

 

[humbolt]

Aren't those numbers classified and if not they should be.

It doesn't matter. A nail isn't worth much without a hammer. That analogy could be carried further, but I'm sure you get the idea.

 

[Loulit01]

Part of my job was ensuring we hit our end strength. So I know the number of Service Members is correct.

Okay.

 

[Da Mole]

It doesn't matter. A nail isn't worth much without a hammer. That analogy could be carried further, but I'm sure you get the idea.

Releasing classified material and national security issues don't matter? Is it any wonder that this country is in serious decline?

 

[Da Mole]

After 1000 nukes it's just bragging. Why NOT say it? The entire point is deterrence.

1000 nukes don't mean chit if the other guy has 2000 and he now knows he outnumbers you 2 to 1.

 

[armycowboy]

1000 nukes don't mean chit if the other guy has 2000 and he now knows he outnumbers you 2 to 1.

How many times over do you want to completely destroy the world?

 

[BlueTex]

Releasing classified material and national security issues don't matter? Is it any wonder that this country is in serious decline?

The president can declassify anything he wants...

 

[Antiwar]

How many times over do you want to completely destroy the world?

"Yeah, China will start being nice to the Uyghurs when the UN issues a stern written warning. "

"Wake up and smell the napalm of reality."

"****ing hippie."

"Treehugger."

 

[armycowboy]

"Yeah, China will start being nice to the Uyghurs when the UN issues a stern written warning. "

"Wake up and smell the napalm of reality."

"****ing hippie."

"Treehugger."

I'm sure this post made some sense to you.

 

[HonestJoe]

Aren't those numbers classified and if not they should be.

You could always read the actual article. It isn't very long and we can help you with any of the difficult words.

 

[Da Mole]

You could always read the actual article. It isn't very long and we can help you with any of the difficult words.

This is one quote from that article.

“Back to transparency,” said Hans Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists. He said the Biden administration was wise to reverse the prior administration’s policy.

To me, it appears that those numbers were classified but once again Mr. Pathethic reversed Trump's policies. Aren't you all just so proud of yourselves?

 

[armycowboy]

This is one quote from that article.

“Back to transparency,” said Hans Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists. He said the Biden administration was wise to reverse the prior administration’s policy.

To me, it appears that those numbers were classified but once again Mr. Pathethic reversed Trump's policies. Aren't you all just so proud of yourselves?

I honestly have no idea why you think the number of nuclear missles we have should be classified.

 

[Antiwar]

I honestly have no idea why you think the number of nuclear missles we have should be classified.

Are there any top secret weapons?

 

[armycowboy]

Are there any top secret weapons?

There's top secret technology that goes into various weapons systems. I sincerely doubt there are any TS weapons. However, I just had a Secret clearance, so I wouldn't have been privy to them.