Security of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Overseas - Where Does It Stand?

Abstract

In view of the global significance surrounding the security and use of U.S. nuclear weapons and the serious repercussions that would result frown any incident involving the misuse of any U.S. nuclear weapon, it is imperative that U.S.-owned nuclear weapons are effectively protected no matter where they are located. However, GAO found that the state of security among U.S. nuclear weapons held outside the continental United States needs improvement. GAOs recommendations recognize the political and diplomatic realities that affect any U.S./NATO activity and the limitations such considerations place on any unilateral action the United States may wish to take.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 03, 1980
Accession Number
AD1176244

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of Defense
  • Europe
  • Materials
  • Nuclear Materials
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Overseas
  • Physical Security
  • Security
  • United States
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Strategic Security Studies