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That is the basic concept for the triad, which isn't the question. The GGP said that for Russia strategic nuclear weapon bombers and subs are 'quite optional, a
by mmooss 1y ago
That is the basic concept for the triad, which isn't the question. The GGP said that for Russia strategic nuclear weapon bombers and subs are 'quite optional, and serves mostly political reasons.".
- ethbr1 1y agoAgreed. credit_guy doesn't understand what a multi-leg capability is for. Now as to whether Russia's other triad legs are credible MAD components on their own... numbers do matter. With their strategic airforce being degraded post-USSR without replacement and amidst recapitalization of the Deltas to Boreis, it's questionable is Russia can afford to maintain an effective three leg triad in the intermediate term. And if the other legs atrophy, there's also an incentive for the US and China to invest more in nullifying the remaining leg(s).