Opinion | We Must Invest in Our Aging Nuclear Arsenal - The New York …
Our current nuclear arsenal is insufficient to face these fast-evolving threats. Minuteman III missiles, the ground-based portion of our nuclear triad first deployed in 1970, are especially in need of attention; they are aging rapidly and are likely to become less reliable. Any operational problems could undermine the missiles’ effectiveness in deterring potential adversaries, particularly in a high-stakes situation where dependability is paramount.