B13-61: The bomb that surpasses Hiroshima by 24 times and brings back the specter of the Cold War.

In an unprecedented move reflecting major shifts in strategic balances, the United States has accelerated the development pace of a new nuclear weapon named B13_61, expected to surpass the destructive power of the Hiroshima bomb by 24 times. This bomb, with a maximum capacity of 360 kilotons, is among the most powerful nuclear weapons developed since the end of the Cold War and a key component of a comprehensive modernization plan for the U.S. nuclear arsenal. The project seems to be progressing faster than anticipated; a spokesperson for the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board confirmed in an interview with Fox News that the first production unit of the new bomb will be completed before the end of the current fiscal year, seven months ahead of schedule. This acceleration reflects significant progress in manufacturing efforts based on experience gained from the development of the previous version, B12_61, along with the adoption of advanced engineering techniques that reduced production time by 25%, as reported by Sandia National Laboratories, responsible for bomb development. B13_61 is an enhanced version of the B61 nuclear bomb, specifically designed to be launched from high-speed aircraft to strike hardened and long-range strategic targets. The new bomb is part of seven major programs to update U.S. nuclear weapons, classified as one of the most important and widespread weapons in the modern U.S. arsenal, signaling a notable shift in American military deterrence strategies. Amidst these developments, Brandon Williams, former U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for the National Nuclear Security Administration, appeared before a Senate hearing, stating that he does not plan to recommend resuming nuclear tests that have been halted since 1992, clarifying that such decisions exceed his direct authority. However, Democratic Senator Jackie Rosen expressed concern about any possibility of resuming these tests, recalling the extensive damage caused by previous tests on American soil during the Cold War. The new trend towards increasing the destructive power of nuclear weapons, driven by growing global security challenges, raises significant questions about the future of nuclear deterrence and geopolitical balances, at a time when the world is witnessing rapid disruptions and unprecedented shifts in power dynamics.