Opinion: The staggering cost of America’s nuclear gamble

What future are we buying ourselves? And at what cost?

View in browser|nytimes.com November 16, 2024 The U.S. is spending a staggering amount to overhaul its nuclear arsenal, writes the Opinion contributor W.J. Hennigan, who went behind top security doors to see it for himself. FROM OPINION An-My Lê for The New York Times What future are we buying ourselves? And at what cost? → Sign up for the Opinion Today newsletter Get expert analysis of the news and a guide to the big ideas shaping the world every weekday morning. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018