New Cruise Missile Crucial To Nuclear Deterrence (From Breaking Defense)

Critics of US nuclear plans claim the Long-Range Stand-Off (LRSO) weapon — an aircraft-launched nuclear cruise missile — can be eliminated without harming America’s security interests. But the LRSO provides America with a unique capability to deter adversaries from using nuclear force and projects credible power while keeping US forces safe. Peter Huessy, President, Geostrategic Analysis, and I have written a commentary for Breaking Defense here.