Head Of Strategic Command Cites Shortcomings Of Nuclear Arsenal

The head of the U.S. Strategic Command says the nation must deal with significant challenges in trying to maintain and upgrade its nuclear arsenal, reports the Air Force Times.

Among the difficulties mentioned by Gen. Kevin Chilton are delays to the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS), which is 2.5 years behind schedule and over budget; the need for upgrades to the communications link between the president and top military advisers during a nuclear attack; modernization of...