Hagel announces reforms to nuclear forces after spate of problems

November 14, 2014 23:20

The nation's nuclear forces lack resources, support and effective leadership, a legacy of neglect that could impact America's security, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday.

Hagel announced plans to invest billions of dollars into the program and realign the leadership of the force after two reviews '" one by Pentagon officials and a second by outside experts '" revealed a "consistent lack of investment and support" in the nuclear program, in spite of the fact that "no other capability we have is as important."

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