“Russia and China are committed to near-term and long-term modernization of their nuclear forces and have active production lines. In contrast, our nation has enjoyed an extended procurement holiday as we've deferred robust modernization of our nuclear deterrent for almost 20 years.”

— Air Force Global Strike Command chief Lieut. General James Kowalski at an Air Force Association gathering in Orlando, Fla., on Friday.

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