Politically depleted munitions

The political debate surrounding the use of depleted uranium (DU) continues with recent actions in the Kosovo conflict. Finding an alternative would entail great expense, so the US is destined to be stuck with DU munitions it cannot use in the future.

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Published in:Bulletin of the atomic scientists 1999-11, Vol.55 (6), p.72-72
Main Author: Arkin, William M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Armed forces
Depleted uranium
Ethical aspects
Military aspects
Politics
Radioisotopes
Uranium
Weapons
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Summary:The political debate surrounding the use of depleted uranium (DU) continues with recent actions in the Kosovo conflict. Finding an alternative would entail great expense, so the US is destined to be stuck with DU munitions it cannot use in the future.
ISSN:0096-3402
1938-3282
DOI:10.1080/00963402.1999.11460397