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For the United States military, the final authority to direct the use of nuclear weapons is the President of the United States. This also requires the approval of an administrative official who has been approved by Congress.
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Who has authority to launch UK nuclear weapons?
Any decision by the UK to go to war, or to launch nuclear weapons, would have to be made by Parliament.
What was nuclear deterrence or mutual destruction?
nuclear deterrence - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will attack you back with nuclear weaponsmutual assured destruction - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will totally destroy you with nuclear weapons and if I attack you with nuclear weapons then you will totally destroy me with nuclear weapons - thus any nuclear attack by either party will result in the certain destruction of both parties
Indian rank in nuclear weapons in world?
fifth rank in nuclear weapons
Is the cold war were no one fought they just built nuclear weapons to threaten other countries?
Yes. They built Nuclear Weapons and showed the full effect. Surprisingly the Soviet Union won building the "Ivan" in the Arctic circle. But there was a little fighting and an attempt to actually launch nuclear missiles! This was in Cuba. Thats where the 'Cuban Missible Crisis' came from.
Does Egypt have nuclear weapons?
Egypt is not believed or suspected to have nuclear weapons, or a nuclear weapons program, at this time (May 2009). See Related Link for a discussion of the world's nuclear powers.
Who has authority to launch UK nuclear weapons?
Any decision by the UK to go to war, or to launch nuclear weapons, would have to be made by Parliament.
What is the US worried that agitated Russian nuclear scientists might do?
intentionally launch nuclear weapons against it.
How are nuclear weapons important to defense?
Without nuclear weapons, another nation with nuclear weapons could launch an attack without worry of a retaliation. There are not that many ways of diverting a long-range ballistic missile.
Why did the US want the Soviet Union to remove it's nuclear weapons from Cuba?
Because the nuclear weapons were missiles that could be deployed to the United States. And they were getting ready to launch them. this is lies
Can the Alaska governor release nuclear missiles?
Only the President of the United States has the authority to authorise the use of nuclear weapons. Governors cannot commit armed troops, let alone nuclear weapons, to combat.
Why are nuclear weapons a good thing?
Nuclear weapons are a good thing for the United States because they prevent others from using nuclear weapons on the US. In general, the world would probably be a better place without nuclear weapons if it weren't for the fact that they lead to research in all fields of Nuclear Engineering, like Nuclear Power plants and Nuclear Physics. Since nuclear weapons already exist in the world, for the US to get rid of their nuclear weapons would be unwise. Countries that dislike nuclear weapons or even radical terrorist cells and organizations would now have no reason not to launch a nuclear warhead at the US since no retaliation would occur. The strategy of nuclear weapons preventing others from using them against the US is called the Deterrent Strategy.
Can the President order the release of nuclear weapons?
Yes s/he can. The President is at the top of the National Command Authority which controls the release and execution of Nuclear Control Orders.
Can the president launch nuclear missiles?
The United States has a two-man rule in place. Only the president can order the release of nuclear weapons but the order must be confirmed by the Secretary of Defense.
What weapons are considered nuclear weapons?
Those that are nuclear, such as the nuclear bombs.
Does Zambia have nuclear weapons?
Zambia does not have nuclear weapons.
Where are nuclear weapons found?
In nuclear weapons depots.
What is neclear fallout?
Nuclear fallout is where, in this case countries, have a fallout and basiclly launch nuclear weapons at eachother.
