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| Some U.S. soldiers recorded the number of warheads in storage neat weapons. The Pentagon says there are 5113 nuclear warheads were prepared, stored as a backup is active or not activated but still kept. (Photo: Nature) |
WASHINGTON - The U.S. effort to reveal the number of nuclear weapons stockpile to encourage other nuclear nations to be more open. Furthermore, it is also a goal of President Barack Obama to make a global disarmament.
The Pentagon says there are 5113 nuclear warheads were prepared, stored as a backup is active or not activated but still kept. From the data shown on an undisclosed number of weapons the U.S. for decades, noted that the number of weapons has been reduced saved 94 percent of the maximum level reached 31,225 nuclear warheads at the end of 1967.
The number of nuclear weapons that is expressed by the Pentagon does not include the number of nuclear warheads that have been disabled and is scheduled to be demolished. Federation of American Scientists estimates that number reached 4,600.
The Pentagon says there are 5113 nuclear warheads were prepared, stored as a backup is active or not activated but still kept. From the data shown on an undisclosed number of weapons the U.S. for decades, noted that the number of weapons has been reduced saved 94 percent of the maximum level reached 31,225 nuclear warheads at the end of 1967.
The number of nuclear weapons that is expressed by the Pentagon does not include the number of nuclear warheads that have been disabled and is scheduled to be demolished. Federation of American Scientists estimates that number reached 4,600.
The Pentagon did not provide details about the power of nuclear warheads that remain. But, according to the previous analysis, the majority of U.S. nuclear weapons stored much more powerful compared to 15 kilotons of TNT were used in Hiroshima and 22 kiloton bomb dropped on Nagasaki. as reported by telegraph news agency (7/12)
As the only country to use nuclear weapons, the U.S. has developed a nuclear warhead up to 25 megatons, which means thousands of times more powerful than the bombs of any kind used in Japan to end World War II. Most of the ranges in between 5 to 400 kilotons.
Previously, the U.S. government is only giving half announcements regarding nuclear weapons. U.S. reveals that there are 1968 nuclear warheads ready to operate at the end of last year. In 1993, the U.S. revealed that the number of nuclear weapons only reach 1961.
As the only country to use nuclear weapons, the U.S. has developed a nuclear warhead up to 25 megatons, which means thousands of times more powerful than the bombs of any kind used in Japan to end World War II. Most of the ranges in between 5 to 400 kilotons.
Previously, the U.S. government is only giving half announcements regarding nuclear weapons. U.S. reveals that there are 1968 nuclear warheads ready to operate at the end of last year. In 1993, the U.S. revealed that the number of nuclear weapons only reach 1961.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said: "We think being transparent in its nuclear program in line with our national interests."
"According to us, it evokes a sense of mutual trust, to make others understand what to do President Obama."
Recognizing the intense debate within the government about the release of the number of weapons, Clinton said that ultimately reached an agreement with the release of the information - which has been known to most experts - the public will not jeopardize the security of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile.
Since taking office as president 15 months ago, Obama has made the reduction and nuclear disarmament as the ultimate goal. He has signed a new agreement with Russia that contains a pledge to reduce their stockpiles to 1,500 within seven years.
More recently, Obama held a nuclear security conference, and yesterday Clinton underline commitment to the NPT in UN conference in New York.
"According to us, it evokes a sense of mutual trust, to make others understand what to do President Obama."
Recognizing the intense debate within the government about the release of the number of weapons, Clinton said that ultimately reached an agreement with the release of the information - which has been known to most experts - the public will not jeopardize the security of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile.
Since taking office as president 15 months ago, Obama has made the reduction and nuclear disarmament as the ultimate goal. He has signed a new agreement with Russia that contains a pledge to reduce their stockpiles to 1,500 within seven years.
More recently, Obama held a nuclear security conference, and yesterday Clinton underline commitment to the NPT in UN conference in New York.
Clinton said the U.S. government would like to join a nuclear-free agreement for Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, which means that the U.S. promised not to test nuclear weapons to threaten or attack countries in the region.
The U.S. is also ready to take steps "practical" to create a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East, said Clinton.
Of the countries that have nuclear weapons, Russia has an estimated 12,000 nuclear warheads, France has 300, China is estimated to have 200 and English 160.
There are four countries that have not signed the NPT, but have weapons or nuclear equipment. According to the Natural Resources Defence Council, India is estimated to have 250 nuclear warheads, Pakistan has 100, Korea 10, and was mentioned only Israel has 400 nuclear warheads, though she never admitted to having nuclear weapons and is believed to be much larger than that.
The U.S. is also ready to take steps "practical" to create a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East, said Clinton.
Of the countries that have nuclear weapons, Russia has an estimated 12,000 nuclear warheads, France has 300, China is estimated to have 200 and English 160.
There are four countries that have not signed the NPT, but have weapons or nuclear equipment. According to the Natural Resources Defence Council, India is estimated to have 250 nuclear warheads, Pakistan has 100, Korea 10, and was mentioned only Israel has 400 nuclear warheads, though she never admitted to having nuclear weapons and is believed to be much larger than that.
Richard Burt, a former Start I agreement negotiator who now heads the group Global Zero, said the U.S. announcement was "a step that is very helpful."
"If you want to make progress, you have to include all nuclear powers. Thing that helps put pressure on other countries to show a more helpful attitude."
An Obama administration official said: "We hope others will follow. Specifically, we wanted to see the transparency of China. Too much we do not know their plans and programs."
"If you want to make progress, you have to include all nuclear powers. Thing that helps put pressure on other countries to show a more helpful attitude."
An Obama administration official said: "We hope others will follow. Specifically, we wanted to see the transparency of China. Too much we do not know their plans and programs."
Source: Telegraph
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