U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is prepared to upload additional warheads to Minuteman ICBMs and renuclearize B-52 bombers that were denuclearized to comply with New START. “The conclusion of New START allows us to streamline our focus and dedicate more resources to our core mission: ensuring a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent,” an AFGSC spokesperson told The War Zone. “This managed transition enhances our operational readiness and our ability to respond to the nation’s call.”
“Although we will not comment on the posturing of our forces, Air Force Global Strike Command both maintains the capability and training to MIRV the Minuteman III ICBM force and convert its entire B-52 fleet into dual-capable long-range strike platforms if directed by the President,” the spokesperson added.
