March 26, 2026 Leaders say nuclear forces, space domain paramount to national security Protecting America's space systems is essential for national security because so many military capabilities rely on them — including precision navigation, global communications, missile warning and real-time intelligence, said Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command.
March 19, 2026 Department leader says nuclear triad must be upgraded to meet dual threat With soon to be two near-peer nuclear-armed competitors to deter, the United States must upgrade its nuclear forces, which serve as a backdrop to conventional capabilities that must also be robust, War Department leaders told lawmakers.
March 27, 2025 In his confirmation hearing, Meink stresses the need for speed, innovation Dr. Troy E. Meink appeard before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to be the next SecAF.
Feb. 28, 2020 Stratcom Commander: Failing to Replace Nuclear Triad Akin to Disarmament The U.S. must update its nuclear triad or risk the prospect of existing systems needing to be dismantled due to age, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said.