Pentagon launches nuclear posture review

By Tony Bertuca / April 20, 2017 at 4:56 PM
The Pentagon, amid escalating tensions with North Korea and Russia, has named the team that will manage its first Nuclear Posture Review since 2010. The review will be led by the deputy defense secretary and the vice chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, "and include interagency partners. The process will culminate in a final report to the president by the end of the year," according to an April 17 Pentagon statement. Multiple sources said Rob Soofer, a Senate Armed...

Not a subscriber? Sign up for 30 days free access to exclusive, behind-the-scenes reporting on defense policy and procurement.

Log in to access this content.