"The Department of Defense OIG evaluated the extent to which the Air Force’s nuclear design certification of the F-15E, B-2 and F-35A to carry the B61-12 nuclear bomb complied with DoD and Air Force requirements," the report said.
The OIG found that the Air Force complied with the Nuclear Design Certification requirements for the F-15E, B-2 and F-35A aircraft to carry the B61-12 nuclear bomb in accordance with Defense Department and Air Force requirements, the report said.
28 October 2023, 16:27 GMT
However, although the Air Force complied with these requirements, the Air Force’s Independent Verification and Validation processes could be improved with detailed guidance to ensure independence, the report added.