Pentagon wants ‘expanding options’ for nuclear weapons, officials say
“There’s, you know, a review or sort of relook at the employment guidance, which is more about the commander of STRATCOM and his responsibilities and [the defense] secretary’s authorities, etcetera,” said Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby.
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Published: 7 August 2026
Source: Breaking Defense (AI)
Category: News
Topics: Regulation · Jobs & economy · Military & security
Retrieved: 8 August 2026
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