Is the B61 mod 12 delayed?…

Kris Osborn

Is the B61 mod 12 delayed? http://www.airforcemag.com/Features/Pages/2019/September%202019/B61-12-Nuclear-Warhead-Delay-Drives-Up-Price-Tag.aspx

B61-12 Nuclear Warhead Delay Drives Up Price Tag

A top National Nuclear Security Administration official said Sept. 25 the agency expects B61-12 warhead refurbishment delays could cost the multibillion-dollar program an extra $600 million to $700 million.

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