The United States will upgrade its B61 nuclear gravity bomb
DoD announces pursuit of B61-13 nuclear bomb
The United States will modernize the B61, its gravity nuclear bomb (i.e. without propellant), with a new version designated B61-13, subject to authorization and appropriation by Congress. The B61-13 should be adapted to modern aircraft like the F35 and B21.
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