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==Implications of MIRVs==

==Implications of MIRVs==

The production of MIRVed weapons lead to several [[national security]] policy delemas. Since multiple warheads can be placed within a single missile, there is no way for a power to know the total warhead capability of its enemy, short of physical inspection. This forces the country to assume that there are as many warheads per missile as physically possible, which can lead to an overestimation of an enemy's capacity.

The production of MIRVed weapons lead to several [[national security]] policy dilemmas. Since multiple warheads can be placed within a single missile, there is no way for a power to know the total warhead capability of its enemy, short of physical inspection. This forces the country to assume that there are as many warheads per missile as physically possible, which can lead to an overestimation of an enemy's capacity.

MIRVs also destabilize [[deterrence theory|nuclear deterrence]]. The sheer number of warheads can cause worry about strategic vulnerability. It also means that a [[first strike]] country will have a tremendous advantage, especially since MIRVs have a lower [[circular error probable]] radius, which gives it a better chance that it will be able to destroy enemy nuclear missiles in their silos.

MIRVs also destabilize [[deterrence theory|nuclear deterrence]]. The sheer number of warheads can cause worry about strategic vulnerability. It also means that a [[first strike]] country will have a tremendous advantage, especially since MIRVs have a lower [[circular error probable]] radius, which gives it a better chance that it will be able to destroy enemy nuclear missiles in their silos.