Expand and modernize U.S. nuclear forces for simultaneous Russia–China deterrence
Mandate calls for expanding and modernizing the nuclear arsenal—including new theater-level capabilities—so America can deter Russia and China simultaneously and avoid nuclear coercion, plus restoring nuclear infrastructure.
Mandate
Mandate Ch. 4 (Department of Defense) — Nuclear: expand and modernize U.S. nuclear force for size/sophistication/tailoring to deter Russia and China simultaneously; develop arsenal including new theater-level capabilities so America is not exposed to serious nuclear coercion; restore nuclear infrastructure (NPR section).
Undo plan
1) Subject expansion proposals to NPR-like public/strategic review and congressional authorization.
2) Prioritize safety, surety, and arms-control stability analysis before new theater systems.
3) Fund NNSA infrastructure sustainment without blank-check arsenal growth.
4) Coordinate with allies on extended deterrence implications.
5) Verify: stockpile stewardship metrics; costed modernization baselines in NDAA.
Sources
- https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf
- https://archive.org/stream/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL_djvu.txt
- https://whatisproject2025.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2025_MandateForLeadership_CHAPTER-04.pdf
- https://whatisproject2025.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2025_MandateForLeadership_SECTION-02.pdf