B61 nuclear bomb - Wikipedia
The B61 nuclear bomb is the primary thermonuclear gravity bomb in the United States Enduring Stockpile following the end of the Cold War. It is a low-to-intermediate yield strategic and tactical …
On October 27, the Department of Defense announced that the United States will pursue a modern variant of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb, designated the B61-13, pending Congressional...
Air Force, NNSA complete assembly of first B61-13 nuclear ...
May 30, 2025 · U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced May 19, 2025, at the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas, that the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration has …
B61 Nuclear Bomb: America’s Most Advanced Tactical Nuke Explained
Jul 23, 2025 · The B61 nuclear bomb stands as a central component of the United States' tactical and strategic nuclear arsenal. With origins in the Cold War and continued modernization through the 21st …
The B61 Bomb - Nuclear Weapon Archive
Jan 9, 2007 · The B61 was developed to provide a light weight weapon of intermediate yield that could be carried by modern high performance combat aircraft. These aircraft do not carry weapons …
B61 Nuclear Bomb: America's Tactical Nuclear Weapon
Jul 23, 2025 · While the B61 nuclear bomb has been hailed for its adaptability and enduring value, it’s also at the center of major policy debates and growing controversy—both within the U.S. and among …
B61-12 system production ends, sustainment begins – LabNews
Feb 20, 2025 · Sandia and the nuclear security enterprise have achieved a significant milestone for the nation’s nuclear deterrence program with the completion of the last production unit of the B61-12 …
U.S. Completes Upgrade of B61-12 Nuclear Weapons and Prepares ...
Jan 9, 2025 · The U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration has announced the completion of the upgrade program of the new B61-12 nuclear weapons, and the impending start of manufacturing for …
B61 Thermonuclear Bomb | Air & Space Forces Magazine
B61 is an air-dropped battlefield/tactical nuclear weapon equipping the F-16 and F-15E in the forward-deployed, allied extended deterrent role. It is also the B-2’s primary strategic weapon.
Department of Defense Announces Pursuit of B61 Gravity Bomb ...
Oct 27, 2023 · Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced that the United States will pursue a modern variant of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb, designated the B61-13, pending Congressional …