Pantex plant celebrates completion of first B61-13 weapon

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – The Pantex plant celebrated the completion of its first production unit of the B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb Monday.

The Department of Energy says the B61-13 is a modernized weapon to strengthen the flexibility and credibility of the nation’s nuclear deterrent.

The department says the plant’s completion of the modified weapon is a year ahead of schedule…

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