Iran (IMNA) - Dmitry Stefanovich, an expert in the field, highlighted that during the 1990s and 2000s, the U.S. focused on various military aspects but neglected the development and production of nuclear munitions. As a result, resuming this process now presents considerable difficulties, leading to high costs and delays in timelines. "Resuming the process now is a very, very difficult task," Stefanovich told Sputnik.
In stark contrast, both Russia and China have consistently advanced their nuclear and strategic missile programs without interruption. Should the U.S. initiate a serious nuclear arms race, these nations would be poised to rapidly increase their production capabilities, he warned.
Stefanovich emphasized that this potential arms race could impose a heavy burden on the U.S. economy. The U.S. already needs to develop new nuclear weapons while extending the service life of existing ones—a complex task that will demand substantial resources in the medium term if they aim to maintain or expand their nuclear arsenal.
On November 29, Sputnik reported on findings from the Russian think tank Roscongress Foundation, which noted that the pace of U.S. nuclear weapons modernization is accelerating. This indicates that Washington has effectively entered an arms race with both Russia and China.
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