In January 1960, Khrushchev took advantage of improved relations with the U.S. to order a reduction of one-third in the size of Soviet armed forces, alleging that advanced weapons would make up for the lost troops.
În ianuarie 1960, Hrușciov a profitat de ameliorarea relațiilor cu SUA pentru a comanda reducerea cu o treime a dimensiunii forțelor armate sovietice, afirmând că armele mai avansate vor compensa pierderile de efective.