The United States announced the successful test of the B-61-12 guided nuclear bomb.
The US Air Force has tested the B-61-12 nuclear guided bomb - Military.com portal reports.
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| US nuclear bomber. Photo: AFP |
During the testing, B-2 Spirit strategic bombers were used.
"This flight test demonstrates that the B61-12 design meets system requirements and represents further progress on the B61-12 service life extension program in line with national security requirements," said Michael Lutton, an officer with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.
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| US B61 nuclear bomb. Photo: Public domain |
The test of the experimental assembly of the device was held on June 9 at the military test site in Nevada under the command of the 419th Test Squadron of Edwards Air Force Base.
The US plans to deploy B61-12s at military bases in Europe - Germany, Italy, Türkiye, Belgium and the Netherlands.