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US completes first W76 Mk4B reentry body production unit ahead of schedule

The U.S. has finalized the first production unit of the W76 Mk4B reentry body three months early, marking a milestone in the modernization of submarine-launched ballistic missile warheads. This component replaces the legacy Mk4A variant, intended to improve the reliability and performance of the sea-based nuclear deterrent.

OSINT Defenderabout 20 hours agoUSengCredibility 61%View source

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Mosaic Score6.6
Confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.6

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#nuclear#deterrence#missile#modernization#defense

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