I see Draad is spewing Russian propaganda. (Perplexity Fact cheks the BS)
Let’s fact-check each claim in the statement about bomber aircraft and the New START Treaty.
Claim 1:
"Those Bomber Aircraft were out in the open as part of a New START Treaty between the US and Russia."
Assessment:
The New START Treaty does require transparency and verification, but it does not specifically mandate that bombers be "out in the open" at all times. The treaty does require that both parties maintain detailed records and allow on-site inspections, but there is no explicit requirement for bombers to be visibly parked in the open as a standing rule146. However, during inspections or for transparency, bombers may be made available for viewing.
Claim 2:
"Nuclear-capable Bombers from both countries, are agreed to be stored only at certain bases and must be out in the open so each side can see they are not nuclear-armed."
Assessment:
The treaty does require that heavy bombers (those equipped for nuclear armaments) be based at certain declared facilities, and that non-deployed heavy bombers (other than test bombers) be located at declared air bases, storage facilities, or repair facilities7. However, the treaty does not require that bombers be "out in the open" so that each side can visually confirm they are not nuclear-armed. Verification of nuclear status is more complex and relies on a combination of data exchanges, notifications, and on-site inspections—not just visual confirmation169.
Claim 3:
"Treaty specifics say the planes must be out upon request, but tradition and normalcy cause them to be out all the time. It's how each side knows the other is not planning a nuclear attack."
Assessment:
The treaty does allow for on-site inspections, during which the other party can request to view certain assets, including bombers146. However, there is no treaty requirement for bombers to be "out all the time" as a standing procedure. The idea that bombers are always out in the open due to "tradition and normalcy" is not substantiated by treaty language or official documentation. The main mechanisms for confidence are data exchanges, notifications, and inspections—not continuous visual monitoring146.
Summary Table
ClaimFact CheckBombers are out in the open as part of New START
False. Not required by treaty.Bombers must be stored at certain bases and out in the open
Partially true: stored at declared bases, but not required to be open.Planes must be out upon request, but are out all the time by tradition
False. Only upon request for inspections; not a standing requirement.
Conclusion
The statement contains significant inaccuracies about New START Treaty requirements regarding bomber aircraft visibility and storage. The treaty emphasizes transparency, data exchange, and inspections, but does not require bombers to be "out in the open" at all times or as a standing procedure146.