Hagel: ‘Systematic Problems’ Found in U.S. Nuclear Program; Billions Needed To Fix

Hagel Announces Billions In Upgrades To Nuclear Program (NPR)

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said today that the Pentagon is aiming to invest about 10 percent more over the next five years to upgrade the nation's nuclear deterrent, following reviews that uncovered "systemic problems" in the system.

Hagel said the U.S. was "probably looking at a 10 percent increase" in spending, according to Reuters, which said internal and external reviews have made some 100 recommendations on improving the nuclear forces.