House authorizers begin debate on nuclear modernization spending

By Tony Bertuca / March 6, 2019 at 5:49 PM
Posted March 6, 2019 Democrats and Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee today offered a glimpse into the latest debate brewing over U.S. nuclear weapons, with Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA) saying he does not believe the intercontinental ballistic missile leg of the triad is necessary to deter Russia and China. "The problem with [ICBMs] is they are identifiable targets," Smith said. "Also, I don't think they are necessary for our deterrence because of the submariners we have and the...

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