Strengthening US Deterrence: Modernizing Nuclear and Missile Defense Capabilities
This Act mandates the urgent modernization of US defense forces, particularly nuclear deterrence and missile defense, in response to escalating global threats. For citizens, this translates into significant national security investments, potentially leading to increased budget expenditures, but also creating new jobs in advanced technology and manufacturing sectors. A key focus is also placed on strengthening the domestic industrial base and developing a skilled workforce.
Key points
Defense Modernization: Requires developing a new force strategy to simultaneously address nuclear and conventional threats, including defense against missile attacks on the US homeland.
Industry and Workforce Investment: Mandates the creation of a national strategy to develop a skilled manufacturing and vocational workforce to support the nuclear security enterprise and industrial base.
Nuclear Arsenal Enhancement: Plans include preparations for the potential deployment of up to 50 additional Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missiles, boosting deterrence capabilities.
Restoring Domestic Uranium Production: Requires assessing locations for building a modular uranium enrichment facility to reduce foreign dependency and enhance energy and defense security.
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