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Warpy

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11. Even though Russia said they backed out of the test ban treaty
Fri Apr 19, 2024, 09:21 PM
Apr 2024

they haven't tested anything so far. They're waiting for us to violate that treaty first. It's how they roll. We shouldn't take the bait.

Most testing is virtual testing and has been since before that treaty was signed. They are just going to have to keep doing that until Russia sets one off.

Redesigned components like the triggers are tested. Only the nuclear part, something that has probably not been redesigned, is not tested.

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OK Donald, "Of the three legs of the triad though, do you have a priority? NowsTheTime Apr 2024 #1
I wish we lived in a world free of nuclear weapons but unfortunately we don't. cstanleytech Apr 2024 #2
Agreed. MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2024 #3
true... bahboo Apr 2024 #4
You're right. ancianita Apr 2024 #5
Great info. MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2024 #6
It will need testing pfitz59 Apr 2024 #7
Probably the Nevada Test Site in Nye County. nt MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2024 #8
In a super computer simulation. AZ8theist Apr 2024 #9
Bingo rickford66 Apr 2024 #10
Even though Russia said they backed out of the test ban treaty Warpy Apr 2024 #11
The first sentence of the OP says it will not be tested. former9thward Apr 2024 #12
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