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NC3 Systems and Strategic Stability: A Global Overview
In a conventional conflict between the United States and China or Russia, each belligerent might attack the other's command, control, communication, and intelligence (C3I) capabilities to gain a war-fighting advantage. However, because a number of...
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May 6, 2019
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United Kingdom: Nuclear Weapons Command, Control, and Communications
Rear Admiral John Gower argues that the UK Nuclear Weapon Command Control and Communications (UK NC3) architecture is designed and operated to support SSBN strategic nuclear deterrence in all foreseeable circumstances from peacetime to nuclear conflict. "Through multiple paths and frequencies, fall-back and alternative systems, and with dedicated and unique encryption and processes, it delivers continuous availability for the Prime Minister should a decision to launch be made," he says.
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A New Framework for Thinking about Regional NC3
“All states delegate—that is, cede the ability to use nuclear weapons, irrespective of the authority to do so—at some point. The question is when," concludes Vipin Narang.
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September 19, 2019
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