modified nuclear weapon
Defined in 3 places across 3 titles — 1 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
The term “modified nuclear weapon” means a nuclear weapon that contains a pit or canned subassembly, either of which—
(A) is in the nuclear weapons stockpile as of December 2, 2002; and
(B) is being modified in order to meet a military requirement that is other than the military requirements applicable to such nuclear weapon when first placed in the nuclear weapons stockpile.
Same definition in 3 sections
- 2026–present10 U.S.C. § 6120Armed Forces · Requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear weapons · in this section
- 2002–present42 U.S.C. § 7271DThe Public Health and Welfare · 7271d to 7273a. Transferred · in this section
- 2004–present50 U.S.C. § 2529War and National Defense · Requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear weapons · in this section