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Global Thunder

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Global Thunder is an annual U.S. nuclear strategic command and control exercise, that is designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. [1] This large-scale training exercise has a primary focus on nuclear readiness and creating conditions for strategic deterrence against a variety of threats.[2] Global Thunder encompasses all missions, including strategic deterrence, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electronic warfare, global strike, missile defense and intelligence, and lasts for approximately 10 days.[3] Global Thunder is meant to create realistic training activities against simulated opposition, with the goal to improve and maintain nuclear readiness and strategic deterrent capabilities.[4] This training involves increased bomber flights, missileer training, and SSBN readiness, verifying reliability and resilience of the nuclear triad. [4]

B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Minot Air Force Base for Global Thunder 17 training exercise on Oct. 30, 2016.

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  1. ^ Military.com (2020-10-26). "Global Thunder: B-52 Bombers Take Flight". Military.com. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  2. ^ "CSG 9 concludes Global Thunder exercise". U.S. Pacific Fleet. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  3. ^ "US Global Thunder Exercise Timed to Coincide with Other Events". Strategic Culture Foundation. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Strategic Command commences annual nuclear readiness exercise—Global Thunder 22". U.S. Strategic Command. Retrieved 2022-03-28.