** The US nuclear buildup plan has sparked concerns about affordability and potential consequences. A $2 trillion project, including a new intercontinental ballistic missile, is under review amid cost overruns. Former Secretary of Defense William Perry has expressed reservations about ICBMs due to the risk of false alarms leading to nuclear confrontations.

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Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhartung/2024/11/11/america-cant-afford-a-new-nuclear-buildup/