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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Role of nuclear weapons grows as geopolitical relations deteriorate—new SIPRI Yearbook out now
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) launches its annual assessment of the state of armaments, disarmament and international security.
Iran’s accelerated nuclear ambitions: global implications
Iran's plans to target everything connected to Israel and its biggest ally, the U.S., represent a very serious issue that will likely need confronting in the near future.