The draft US federal budget for the 2024 fiscal year envisages the allocation of $37.7 billion to the US Department of Defense for the modernization of the nuclear arsenal. This has been reported White House website.
“The budget provides the Department of Defense $37.7 billion to maintain strong nuclear deterrence as a key aspect of comprehensive deterrence for the safety of the people and of US allies,” the White House said.
In addition, the budget provides $23.8 billion to the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration to provide a safe, secure and efficient nuclear arsenal, as well as to reduce nuclear risks and provide the US Navy’s nuclear capability.
Former US Air Force has been finalized A $285 million contract with Boeing to build the first 13 MH-139A Gray Wolf helicopters to replace the Bell UH-1N Huey multipurpose helicopter fleet protecting ground-based nuclear ballistic missiles.