U.S. Signs New Arms Control Treaty With Russia

by Mike Shuster, NPR

The U.S. and Russia have reached final agreement on a new strategic arms treaty, President Obama announced Friday. The treaty replaces the now expired START treaty and limits each side to 1,550 warheads, about one-third fewer than currently allowed, and 700 deployed missiles and bombers.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, March 26, 2010