"Well, we would work with the Department of Energy, Hegseth said. But the president has been clear; we need to have a credible nuclear deterrent. That is the baseline. And so, having understanding and resuming testing is a pretty responsible very responsible way to do that. I think it makes nuclear conflict less likely if you know what you have and make sure it operates properly."
"So, it's the right directive. We're moving out quickly, and America will ensure that we have the strongest, most capable nuclear arsenal, so that we maintain peace through strength. That's what this is. In every meeting, that's what we talk about. Peace through strength. We don't seek conflict with China or any other nation. But the stronger we are, the stronger our alliances are, the more we work with allies in this region and around the world, I think the less likely conflict becomes."
"And that's the kind of leadership this part of the world has been looking for, for a long time. President Trump talks about a year ago we were a dead country, and he's right. What you're seeing here is a revived spirit of allies and partners that look at an energized America, energized opportunities to work together, and the world takes notice of that. It creates a whole bunch of new opportunities."
The U.S. will resume nuclear testing under presidential order and will coordinate with the Department of Energy. The objective is to maintain a credible nuclear deterrent by verifying and understanding weapon performance. Resuming testing is presented as reducing the likelihood of nuclear conflict by ensuring arsenal reliability. Administration policy emphasizes 'peace through strength,' strengthening alliances, and deterring rivals such as China. The effort is characterized as rapid implementation despite criticism and aimed at reviving partner confidence and expanding opportunities for cooperation in the region and globally.
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