The Electromagnetic Pulse Threat
From the Center for Security Policy comes word of another nuclear threat. This one being electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack by means of nuclear detonation high above the U.S.
The Center for Security Policy points out a congressional mandated commission to determine the nature of the threat and U.S. vulnerability. The executive summary from the commissions report to congress is available as .pdf file.
Its clear that a return research, development and testing of nuclear weapons and their potential use (and means to protect against them in any form of use) is necessary. Within the last week I heard in testimony on Capital Hill, trying to remember where and get the source (I believe it was on FoxNews, Shepard Smith), that the U.S. cannot currently manufacture a nuclear weapon (legally and technically). The legal aspect allows for the modification of the current arsenal, hence work on "bunker busters" may be permitted. The inability to manufacter them, test them, and additionally recognize the affect they have on other military and civilian systems is more troubling.
