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China Rushes Expansion of Nuclear Weapon Fuel Factory Caught on Satellite
Recent satellite imagery indicates China is swiftly expanding facilities crucial for its nuclear weapon fuel production. The expansion underscores Beijing’s continued efforts in bolstering its strateg...
New nuclear attack submarine to join American fleet
The USS Idaho, a new nuclear-powered attack submarine, will soon be commissioned and join the U.S. Navy fleet. It is designed for multiple missions including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfa...
China: Pentagon announces new intercontinental missile
The United States Department of Defense has announced the development and potential deployment of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). This move is seen as part of ongoing strategic nuclea...
China: Pentagon Reports New Intercontinental Missile
The Pentagon has announced the development of a new intercontinental missile system. This declaration comes at a time when China's military capabilities are under close scrutiny by US defense analysts...
Russia Moves Nuclear-Capable Missiles Closer to Europe by Deploying Them in Belarus
Russia has recently moved nuclear-capable missiles closer to European borders by deploying them in Belarus, increasing tensions in the region....
Russia Claims Deployment of Nuclear-Capable Missile System in Belarus
Russia has announced the deployment of a nuclear-capable missile system within Belarusian territory. This move represents an expansion of Russian strategic capabilities and an apparent response to per...
Nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles enter active service, Russia says
Russia has announced that its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have been deployed into active service. This development occurs against the backdrop of ongoing peace negotiations aimed at resolving Mo...
Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles enter service amid Trump-Zelensky peace talks
Russia's nuclear-armed Oreshnik missile system has commenced active deployment in Belarus as talks between the US and Ukraine concerning a resolution to the ongoing conflict progress towards a critica...
North Korea tests long-range cruise missiles: state media
According to North Korean state media, leader Kim Jong Un personally observed tests of new long-range cruise missiles. This development underscores the ongoing tension related to Pyongyang's expanding...
Putin Told Bush About Military Units with Nuclear Weapons During Meetings
During meetings between Putin and Bush, Putin reportedly informed Bush about military units equipped with nuclear weapons. The details of the discussions are not provided in the source text....
Pentagon Estimates China's Nuclear Warhead Reserves
The Pentagon has released an estimate of China’s nuclear warhead reserves, marking the first time such information has been officially disclosed by U.S. officials....
Pentagon Estimates China's Nuclear Warhead Stocks
The Pentagon has released an assessment of China's nuclear warhead stockpile, marking a significant shift in U.S. intelligence and defense community interest towards Chinese military capabilities. The...
Nuclear Priorities for the Trump Administration: A Time To Decide
The article discusses the unprecedented dual-threat nuclear landscape the United States faces and highlights the urgent need for the Trump administration to expand and adapt its nuclear strategy in re...
China's Foreign Minister Denies Pentagon Report on Deployment of ICBMs as an Excuse for US Nuclear Modernization
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has questioned a recent Pentagon report which suggested that the deployment of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) by China is aimed at providing justification for...
Strong Nuclear Activity in China 'Seen' by Pentagon: Over 100 Ballistic Missiles Installed Near Mongolia
According to reports, the United States Department of Defense has observed significant nuclear activity within China's borders. Specifically, there are indications that more than one hundred ballistic...
China Likely Loaded More Than 100 ICBMs in Silo Fields, Pentagon Report Says
A recent report by the Pentagon suggests that China has potentially deployed more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) within its silo fields. This development signifies a significant ...
Pentagon: China Has Deployed Over 100 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
The Pentagon has reported that China has deployed more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). This revelation underscores the rapid modernization of China's nuclear arsenal and its expa...
China Deploys Over 100 Nuclear Missiles in Shafts Near Mongolia
Reports suggest that China has deployed more than 100 nuclear missiles within underground facilities located close to the border with Mongolia....
Daily Mail: US Considers UK Base Unsuitable for Nuclear Weapons
According to reports from Daily Mail, the United States has determined that certain bases in Britain are not suitable for nuclear weapons deployment due to security concerns and infrastructure inadequ...
We Might Regret Golden Dome’s Greatest Ambition
The article discusses concerns arising from the U.S.'s ambitious missile defense system known as 'Golden Dome,' which has prompted Russia and China to develop advanced weaponry that can evade such def...
Air Force outlines acquisition changes supporting Hegseth mandate
The U.S. Air Force has appointed new portfolio acquisition executives who will oversee critical programs including advanced aircraft and nuclear command and control systems. This reflects the implemen...
Why the US should resume testing its nuclear arsenal
Authors of an op-ed piece argue that given the age of America's nuclear stockpile and evolving security challenges, the president's comments endorsing renewed nuclear testing are justified....
Trump announces new class of nuclear-armed battleships
President Donald Trump has introduced an extensive naval construction program highlighting the development of a new class of nuclear-armed battleships. This move revives an archaic ship type last seen...
Stopped Potential Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan: Trump Claims Eight Aircraft Shot Down
US President Donald Trump has made claims that his intervention potentially prevented a nuclear war between India and Pakistan by averting the shooting down of eight aircraft during recent tensions....
Russia’s S-550 Air Defense System Is a ‘Very Special Threat’ to NATO
Russia is reportedly developing an advanced surface-to-air missile system called the S-550, which is oriented towards high-altitude and ballistic threats. Details on radar types, interceptor models, r...
Sign of Concern ... Activists Comment on Report About Chinese Nuclear Missiles
Activists have expressed concerns over a recent report detailing China's advancements in nuclear missile technology. The report has sparked discussions among defense analysts and human rights activist...
Putin Told Bush in 2001 That Pakistan Is Just a Junta With Nuclear Weapons
According to newly released transcripts from 2001 meetings, Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed to U.S. President George W. Bush his concerns about the governance and nuclear capabilities of Pak...
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
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Military Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein: ‘The unleashed power of the atom has changed everything save our modes of thinking…’
Albert Einstein warned that despite significant transformations brought about by atomic energy, human thought patterns remained unchanged, potentially leading to catastrophe. Though not directly invol...
China's Nuclear Warhead Growth Slows, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon has reported that China's expansion of its nuclear arsenal has slowed down recently. This statement comes as part of efforts by both sides to mitigate and stabilize tensions related to mi...
Trump’s new ‘battleship’ should not carry nukes
The article argues against the production of a new nuclear missile for the Navy, suggesting that such an action would reduce national security rather than enhance it....
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russia has launched a missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads during military exercises. The exact location and further details about the nature of the exercise are not specified....
China Deploys Nuclear Missiles Near Mongolia - Media Reports
Recent media reports suggest that China has deployed nuclear missiles close to its border with Mongolia. The exact nature of the deployment and the strategic implications are unclear from the given in...
The Necessity of Testing Our Nuclear Weapons
Robert Peters discusses Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's announcement about resuming nuclear weapon tests. This decision has caused concern among experts in the field of nuclear arms, although Peters a...
Pentagon Considers Lakehurst Base Unsuitable for Nuclear Weapons Deployment
The Pentagon has assessed that Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Lakehurst in New Jersey is not suitable for storing nuclear weapons due to security and operational reasons....
Is extending the New START limits in the US national security interest?
The Atlantic Council's issue brief discusses whether extending the New START limits serves the national security interests of the United States....
UK airbase unfit for US nuclear weapons due to toilet
According to defense media reports, an unnamed British airbase is considered unsuitable for hosting US nuclear weapons because of deficiencies identified in the toilet facilities. The discrepancy high...
The military once considered using balloons as nuclear weapons systems
In 1957, American military strategists explored a concept for using balloons as carriers of floating nuclear bombs. This idea was part of strategic discussions during the Cold War era....
Where Pilots Sleep on the Most Dangerous Bomber Jet in the World?
Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri houses the US Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber fleet, known for long-duration missions exceeding typical commercial flight lengths....
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