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First B61-13 Nuclear Bomb Completed Ahead of Schedule

  • On May 19, 2025, the United States finalized the first B61-13 nuclear bomb at its production facility located in Amarillo, Texas.
  • The completion of this unit was achieved well in advance of the original timeline, as program managers expedited development by utilizing existing B61 design and qualification data.
  • The B61-13 nuclear bomb, with a top explosive power roughly 24-fold greater than the Hiroshima bomb, can be launched from strategic bombers such as the B-21 Raider.
  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, "Modernizing America's nuclear stockpile is essential," and NNSA noted the bomb adds options against hard and deeply buried targets.
  • The early completion reflects urgency to maintain deterrence amid global nuclear modernization and could influence future weapon modernization timelines.
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