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Some weapons systems may be configured to automatically power on to a more ready (as opposed sitting in low power sleep mode) mode (not launch) when unknown obj
by krferriter 5y ago
Some weapons systems may be configured to automatically power on to a more ready (as opposed sitting in low power sleep mode) mode (not launch) when unknown objects appear on a sensor system. Whether this is a wise way to do things stands to be seen.
- etaoins 5y agoNuclear weapons do not have situational awareness. They’re intended to be used as part of a larger deployment system with a human in the loop. There’s no threat model for them that includes self-arming when mysterious aircraft approach their storage location.