That point has not yet been emphasized by LYD5's proponents, AFAIK. Promptness/range are the two features only a SLBM can offer over ALCM/gravity bombs. (Some talk about this already on nuclear Twitter.)
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Rood at CSIS says the LYD5's range and promptness specifically give US a low-yield capability not currently in US inventory with B61/ALCM. (Specifically mentions limitations of air delivery.) #csislive
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