France advances nuclear deterrence modernisation with successful ASMPA-R test and new M51.3 deployment
A Rafale M carrier-based fighter conducted a successful test launch of the ASMPA-R medium-range air-to-ground missile on 13 November.
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U.S. nuclear weapons tests will not involve explosions, Energy Secretary confirms
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.
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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing amid tensions with Russia and China
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 tests full nuclear triad during Thunder strategic drills including submarine missile launch
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.
CRS report reviews U.S. nuclear weapons test moratorium, treaty challenges, and future policy debates
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.
U.S. Air Force deploys B61-12 nuclear bravity bombs to UK, media reports say
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.
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SIPRI report highlights growing nuclear threat as modernisation accelerates and arms control weakens
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.
Defending the triad: sustaining the nuclear sea leg
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.
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Nuclear weapon: NNSA assembles first B61-13 gravity bomb ahead of schedule
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.
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U.S. Air Force unit tests nuclear launch system in key readiness exercise
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.
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U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration completes B61-12 nuclear bomb Life Extension Programme
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.
Why Europe needs a nuclear deterrent: a critical appraisal [RESEARCH PAPER]
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.
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