The Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) was released this morning.  The document is about 72 pages and can be viewed HERE.  Some of my readers are probably asking why the NPR is so important.  According to the Department of Defense (DoD):

The 2010 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) is a legislatively-mandated review that establishes U.S. nuclear policy, strategy, capabilities and force posture for the next five years to ten years.

So, it’s important because it is the blueprint for the next five-10 years in regards to our nuclear missions.  Since I have many years of experience working in this field from near and far, I try to keep up on the latest happenings and offer my humble opinion about what the leaders of our nation are trying to do.

So, here are some of the things that caught my eye in regards to ICBMs after reading the NPR: Continue reading →