Renewed Vigilance: The Return of Nuclear Arms Testing

Vice President JD Vance emphasized the significance of testing the U.S. nuclear arsenal for national security, following President Trump's directive to resume nuclear weapons testing after 33 years. Vance assured the public of the arsenal's current functionality, highlighting ongoing diligence as crucial for future assurance.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 31-10-2025 00:18 IST | Created: 31-10-2025 00:18 IST
Renewed Vigilance: The Return of Nuclear Arms Testing
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In a decisive move, Vice President JD Vance stressed the importance of evaluating the U.S. nuclear arsenal for national security. His comments follow President Trump's order to the military to restart nuclear weapons testing after a hiatus of 33 years.

"Testing our nuclear arsenal is crucial to maintaining our national security," Vice President Vance told reporters gathered outside the White House on Thursday. He underscored the necessity for continual checks to ensure the arsenal's reliability.

While Vance reassured the public that the nuclear arsenal currently functions as intended, he emphasized that consistent oversight is essential. "The president's objective is to ensure that we keep pace with the times," Vance added.

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