The B83 Bomb: A Cold War Legacy Shaping Modern Nuclear Strategy and Ethical Dilemmas

The B83 bomb, a thermonuclear weapon developed by the United States during the Cold War, stands out as one of the most formidable weapons in the nation’s nuclear arsenal. Designed to replace the older B53 bomb, the B83 was introduced in the 1980s and represents a significant leap in nuclear technology. With a maximum yield of 1.2 megatons, it is among the most powerful bombs in the U.S. inventory, capable of devastating entire cities and military installations in a single strike.