Nuclear weapons, the ultimate weapon that makes the whole world tremble, have caused a sensation in the world since the day they were born, becoming a symbol of the strength of major powers and a tool of strategic deterrence. After World War II, many countries put nuclear weapons development into action.
In consideration of world peace, the P5 finally adopted the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1968.
However, due to various factors, there are still four countries that illegally possess nuclear weapons, such as India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea. In addition, Iraq also had a dream of nuclear weapons in the eighties. Israel also sent 14 bombers to destroy Israel's reactors.
And whoever it is, United States has long seen everything. Some people wonder what kind of magic the United States has to grasp the pulse of global nuclear weapons development so accurately.
When it comes to nuclear weapons, the first thing that comes to mind is the earth-shattering power of the explosion and the devastating radiation. It is precisely because of this extreme power of nuclear weapons that all countries are cautious in the process of developing them, for fear of leaking the news.
However, no matter how careful these countries are, their nuclear weapons programs will not escape the eyes of United States. Behind this, in fact, is the combined effect of a series of high-tech means and a powerful intelligence network United States.
First of all, there is uranium. Uranium enrichment is one of the most important steps in the creation of nuclear weapons, but the process is not as simple as boiling soup at home. It requires a large number of centrifuges to run at high speed, and once so many centrifuges are running, the power consumption is very large. Do you think, suddenly the electricity consumption of a place soars several times, can this not attract the attention of the outside world?
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In addition, uranium ore is a rare metal, and the global reserves are very low, and the international trade in this area has long been monopolized by the United States and the West and is always concerned. If there is a uranium transaction, the United States must be the first to know.
Of course, some countries may choose a more "low-key" approach to nuclear weapons, such as extracting plutonium from heavy water reactors. Although this method consumes a lot less electricity, do you think that this way can hide the "fiery eyes" of United States? Then you couldn't be more wrong!
The United States has an "Immortal Phoenix" nuclear reconnaissance plane specially designed to detect nuclear activities, which is equipped with the world's most sensitive radioactive material detection instruments. As soon as it flies by, all your little moves will be exposed.
Also, in the final step of development, it is necessary to test the results and carry out a nuclear explosion. There will inevitably be huge tremors, mushroom clouds, nuclear radiation, and changes in electromagnetic fields. It's even more difficult to hide. Once caught by United States nuclear explosion detection equipment, your nuclear weapons program is completely exposed.
In addition to these high-tech means, the United States also has a pair of ubiquitous "eyes in the sky" - that is, their reconnaissance satellites. These satellites are capable of high-precision photography and scanning of the earth in space, and no grass or tree on the ground can escape their "magic eyes". Even if you build a nuclear facility deep underground, you won't be able to escape the detection of these satellites.
Because during the excavation and construction of underground nuclear facilities, a large amount of earthwork and building materials are generated, and the transportation and stacking of these things will change the environment and appearance of the earth. These changes are precisely the key targets captured by reconnaissance satellites.
Therefore, it is very difficult to secretly develop nuclear weapons without hiding from United States! United States' "nuclear reconnaissance" combination is very powerful, whether it is the acquisition of raw materials, uranium enrichment, nuclear testing, or the construction of underground nuclear facilities, it cannot escape their "eyes."