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  2. B61 nuclear bomb - Wikipedia

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    Initially, the NNSA Stockpile Stewardship and Management Plan anticipated Phase 1 development for the B61 Mod 13 Life Extension Program (LEP) beginning in 2037 with first production of the weapon in 2050, [22] but in 2023 plans were announced to produce a new gravity bomb similar to that of the B61-12, but having a high yield similar to that of ...

  3. B61 Family - Wikipedia

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    The overall B61 bomb is 13.3 inches (340 mm) in diameter and 141 inches (3,600 mm) long, and weighs approximately 700 pounds (320 kg) across most mods. The nuclear device within the outer B61 envelope is probably the same overall dimensions and weight as the W80 warhead, which is 11.8 inches (300 mm) in diameter, 31.4 inches (800 mm) long and ...

  4. Weapons Storage and Security System - Wikipedia

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    These vaults are used for safe special weapons storage, typically of tactical B61 nuclear bombs. Historically the system was also called within NATO the Weapon Security and Survivability System (WS3) [ 1 ] [ 2 ] or Weapons Survivability and Security System .

  5. Permissive action link - Wikipedia

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    Over the years the permissive action links have been continuously maintained and upgraded. In 2002, PALs on older B61 nuclear bombs were replaced and upgraded with new systems to improve reliability and security, as a part of extending the weapons' service lives to at least 2025. [10] Code management system

  6. B61 - Wikipedia

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    B61 may refer to: B61 nuclear bomb; B61 (New York City bus) in Brooklyn; HLA-B61, an HLA serotype; Sicilian, Richter-Rauzer, Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings code; Alternative name for the ephrin A1, human gene; B-61 may refer to: B-61 Matador, the first operational surface-to-surface cruise missile built by the United States

  7. BrucePac recalls nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat ...

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    Pre-cooked meat producer BrucePac has issued a recall for nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of ...

  8. Variable yield - Wikipedia

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    Variable yield, or dial-a-yield, is an option available on most modern nuclear weapons.It allows the operator to specify a weapon's yield, or explosive power, allowing a single design to be used in different situations.

  9. FAA audit of Boeing’s 737 Max production reportedly found ...

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    U.S. air safety regulators found “dozens of problems” at facilities owned by Boeing and one of its key suppliers after a six-week audit of the production of the 737 Max jet, according to The ...