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Posted on October 30, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleVice President JD Vance highlights the importance of resuming US nuclear testing for national security, following President Trump's directive.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Testing the U.S. nuclear arsenal is important to ensuring national security, Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday after President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military to resume testing nuclear weapons after a gap of 33 years.
"It's an important part of American national security to make sure that this nuclear arsenal we have actually functions properly," Vance told reporters outside the White House. "To be clear, we know that it does work properly, but you got to keep on top of it over time, and the president just wants to make sure that we do that."
(Reporting by Jeff Mason, Ismail Shakil, Christian Martinez; Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Caitlin Webber)
National security refers to the protection of a nation's borders and territories against invasion or control by foreign powers, as well as the protection of its citizens and institutions.
A nuclear arsenal is a collection of nuclear weapons that a country possesses, which can be used for deterrence or military purposes.
Military readiness is the capability of armed forces to respond effectively to threats or emergencies, ensuring they are prepared for combat and operational tasks.
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