nuclear weapons
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The US has alleged at the Conference on Disarmament that China conducted a covert nuclear explosive test in June 2020. This claim adds pressure within an already fragile global arms control system, fo...
Without a renewed agreement, Russia and the United States currently lack limitations on their nuclear arsenal sizes, marking a significant shift in international arms control....
The United States and Russia are close to reaching an agreement to extend the New START nuclear arms control treaty. The original treaty sets limits on strategic offensive arms between both nations an...
The article discusses the escalating tensions between the United States and Russia concerning their respective nuclear arsenals. It highlights how recent actions from both sides have led to increased ...
The New START treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia, faces an uncertain future as both countries face political and strategic pressures that co...
The article discusses concerns over the weakening of nuclear control measures between Russia and the United States, emphasizing potential global instability if such controls are compromised....
The US Air Force plans to purchase more GBU-57A/B Large Diameter Bomb II (LDB-II), a 30,000-pound bunker-busting weapon designed for penetrating deep underground structures. This procurement follows p...
China is reportedly expanding its nuclear capabilities by constructing new sites deep within mountainous regions of the country. This move suggests an increase in the size and complexity of China's st...
Dr. Robert Kelly asserts that there is a rising trend of U.S. allies contemplating the development of their own nuclear arsenals due to President Trump’s second-term rhetoric and actions, which signal...
Russian officials indicate an intention to adhere to nuclear weapon limitations set forth by a now expired treaty. The Russian foreign minister's comments suggest that any formal agreement regarding f...
According to a New York Times report, anticipating the end of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia, discussions are underway within the U.S. government regarding possible increa...
As President Trump approaches negotiations regarding the continuation of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), there is growing concern over his approach to nuclear deterrence and poten...
There is growing concern over U.S. President Donald Trump's approach regarding the renewal of the New START treaty with Russia, amid fears he might initiate an unprecedented nuclear standoff....
Following a reality check delivered by the United States, European countries that host U.S. military assets and are geographically close to Russia are engaging in discussions about nuclear weapons. Th...
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian rebuffed claims made by US Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno that China conducted a nuclear test in 2020. L...
French President Emmanuel Macron hints at an upcoming speech where he will discuss how France's nuclear arsenal can bolster European security....
Russia views the development of new nuclear-armed countries within Europe as detrimental to its interests and security framework....
An editorial from The Wall Street Journal discusses the limitations of nuclear arms control treaties based on the collapse of agreements made in the 1980s....