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

The B83 is delivered via aircraft, primarily using the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and the B-52 Stratofortress. The integration of the bomb into these platforms underscores its role as a strategic deterrent, capable of reaching targets deep within enemy territory while evading radar detection. The ability to deploy the B83 from high-altitude bombers adds an additional layer of strategic depth to the U.S. nuclear triad, which includes land-based missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles.