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.