US’ new nuclear bomb: 24 times stronger than Hiroshima

The Pentagon is planning to develop a new nuclear bomb, the B61-13, which will be 24 times more powerful than the one used in Hiroshima. This decision comes after China announced its intention to double its nuclear arsenal by 2030. The US Department of Defense stated that the new bomb will provide the President with more options to target larger and tougher military areas. The development of the B61-13 is part of the US’s ongoing evaluation of the global security situation. This decision is based on an ongoing evaluation of the world’s security situation.