U.S. to Carry Out Underground Nuclear Test in Nevada This Spring

This spring, the United States plans to conduct an underground test of a small amount of plutonium in Nevada to assess its nuclear stockpile, reports NewsBox.

The American authorities are scheduling an underground nuclear test at a Nevada site for spring 2024. According to NPR, the experiment will involve detonating a small quantity of plutonium to evaluate the efficacy and potential modernization of the existing nuclear arsenal.

The test is part of the classified Cygnus Project, overseen by the U.S. government. This initiative is regarded as one of the most secretive scientific endeavors related to national security.

The Nevada tests will not result in a full nuclear explosion but will enable U.S. experts to verify the reliability and combat readiness of the nuclear stockpile, while ensuring compliance with international obligations.