U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has confirmed that the weapons testing recently ordered by former President Donald Trump will not involve any nuclear detonations.
U.S. nuclear weapons tests will not involve explosions, Energy Secretary confirms Read More »
Donald Trump has instructed the U.S. Department of War to begin nuclear weapons testing, saying the move is necessary to match the capabilities of Russia and China.
Russia conducted its annual strategic military exercise, codenamed Thunder, on 22 October, testing the effectiveness of its entire nuclear command chain from order issuance to weapon deployment.
A new report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS), updated August 18, 2025, outlines the status of U.S. nuclear weapons testing, highlighting the nation’s continued adherence to a testing moratorium since 1992.
The United States has reportedly transferred several B61-12 thermonuclear gravity bombs to the United Kingdom, marking the first such deployment since their withdrawal from British soil in 2008.
U.S. Air Force deploys B61-12 nuclear bravity bombs to UK, media reports say Read More »
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released its Yearbook 2025, warning that a new and dangerous nuclear arms race is taking shape amid a widespread weakening of arms control frameworks.
The Defense Logistics Agency has helped sustain the “sea leg” of the U.S. nuclear triad since the Cold War began. It is one of the agency’s first and most continuous efforts directly supporting the nation’s defense.
Defending the triad: sustaining the nuclear sea leg Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has completed the assembly of the first B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb.
Nuclear weapon: NNSA assembles first B61-13 gravity bomb ahead of schedule Read More »
The 625th Strategic Operations Squadron (STOS), assigned to the 95th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, plays a critical role in maintaining the United States’ nuclear deterrence capability.
U.S. Air Force unit tests nuclear launch system in key readiness exercise Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration has successfully completed the final production unit of the B61-12 Life Extension Programme (LEP) on 18 December 2024.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has highlighted Europe’s security vulnerabilities and raised concerns about Moscow’s nuclear sabre-rattling, especially in the Black Sea region.
Why Europe needs a nuclear deterrent: a critical appraisal [RESEARCH PAPER] Read More »
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) launches its annual assessment of the state of armaments, disarmament and international security.
