Problem
Vulnerability of nuclear defence control systems
Other Names:
Nuclear decapitation Nature:
The command and control systems for nuclear defence are much more vulnerable than has been officially proclaimed. Ground-based systems could be relatively easily overrun, airborne systems are vulnerable to radioactive dust and to destruction of launch sites, submarines can be isolated, and satellite systems can be destroyed by nuclear explosions in space.
Broader Problems:
Vulnerability of high technology systems Narrower Problems:
Surprise military attack Subject(s):
Cybernetics → Control→ Systems
Defence → Defence
Societal Problems → Vulnerability
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
16.06.2019 – 19:33 CEST