How USA TODAY mapped the potential consequences of a strike on US missile silos

The Nuclear Sponge is a five-part explanatory project by USA TODAY that aims to inform readers about the strategic debate and costs of modernizing the land leg of America’s nuclear triad.

Crumbling silos, rushed deals – how US blew missile budget by billions

The Air Force's next-generation nuclear missile program has blown its budget and hit serious delays. Here's how things went ...

US nuke silos get $140 billion upgrade. Are they a liability or asset?

America's 450 nuclear missile silos exist, at least in part, to be destroyed in a nuclear attack. USA TODAY breaks down the ...

How could Florida be impacted if US missile silos were attacked?

How safe is the U.S. if an attack were to occur on our soil? Could Florida be a potential target? Here are some speculation ...

Is it too late to rethink US nuclear strategy? Experts review options.

USA TODAY asked experts what changes our leaders can make to nuclear missile modernization to make the country a safer place.

Inside America’s nuclear sponge and the $141 billion missile upgrade

USA TODAY’s Davis Winkie explains why the U.S. is spending $141 billion to upgrade aging nuclear missile silos.