T he Pentagon’s response to Russia’s announcement of impending nuclear strike drills has been one of determined calm. Despite the Kremlin’s declaration of exercises simulating missile strikes with tactical nuclear weapons, U.S. officials maintain that there is no need to adjust America’s nuclear force posture.

The Pentagon has not seen a change to Russia's disposition of its strategic nuclear forces, it said on Monday, despite what it called "irresponsible rhetoric" from Moscow detailing plans for exercises involving the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons.

The Pentagon affirmed Monday that there have been no alterations in Russia’s strategic nuclear force posture despite Moscow‘s announcement of upcoming military exercises involving the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons.

The U.S. military isn’t adjusting its nuclear force posture in response to new saber-rattling from Russia, American officials said.