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Reconsidering the mix of submarine warheads and decoys

The preference is to review the warhead-and-decoy balance and increase both, rather than considering warhead numbers in isolation.

Question

Should the ballistic-missile submarines carry more warheads?

Short answer

The preference is to review the warhead-and-decoy balance and increase both, rather than considering warhead numbers in isolation.

Notes

The proposed review concerns the balance between warheads and decoys on the ballistic-missile submarines. The issue is treated as a decision that should receive regular attention. It is judged to have been neglected for roughly twelve years. The preference expressed is to reconsider the mix and increase both warheads and decoys, with the eventual decision left open.