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While it has long been a world-ending threat in science fiction, U.S. Air Force and Space Force officials see artificial intelligence (AI) playing important, if not critical roles in the command and control enterprise at the heart of America's nuclear deterrent capabilities.
Nuclear

How The Military Wants AI To Help Control America’s Nuclear Arsenal

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Mar 7, 2025

More new variants of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb could be on the horizon for the U.S. military.
Air

Hints At More B61 Nuclear Bomb Variants In The U.S. Military’s Future

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 7, 2025

Navy’s Future E-130J TACAMO ‘Doomsday Plane’ Seen In New Rendering
Air

Navy’s Future E-130J TACAMO ‘Doomsday Plane’ Seen In New Rendering

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 19, 2024

ERCS doomsday satellite of the Cold War
Nuclear

America’s Cold War Doomsday Satellite

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 4, 2024

The Defense Secretary has a limited role in the nuclear weapons chain of command.
News & Features

Does The President Need The Defense Secretary To Launch A Nuclear Strike?

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 10, 2024

An unassuming buoy is a key tool for ensuring that US Navy Ohio class ballistic missile submarines can receive nuclear strike orders.
Sea

This Buoy Helps Ballistic Missile Submarines Get Nuclear Strike Orders

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 1, 2023

Moment E-6B ‘Doomsday Plane’ Crew Ordered ICBM Launch Seen In Image (Updated)
Air

Moment E-6B ‘Doomsday Plane’ Crew Ordered ICBM Launch Seen In Image (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 24, 2023

Possibility of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons in ukraine
News & Features

Nuclear Experts On Chances Of Russia Using Atomic Weapons In Ukraine

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 30, 2022

Secretary of Defense Austin Remained in Nuclear Chain of Command During Kyiv Trip
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Secretary of Defense Austin Remained in Nuclear Chain of Command During Kyiv Trip

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 26, 2022

There Were Doomsday Ships Ready To Ride Out Nuclear Armageddon Before There Were Doomsday Planes
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There Were Doomsday Ships Ready To Ride Out Nuclear Armageddon Before There Were Doomsday Planes

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 19, 2021

Putin Reveals Existence Of New Nuclear Command Bunker
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Putin Reveals Existence Of New Nuclear Command Bunker

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jan 27, 2021

Biden And Putin Confirm Last-Minute Push To Extend Key Nuclear Arms Control Deal After Call
News & Features

Biden And Putin Confirm Last-Minute Push To Extend Key Nuclear Arms Control Deal After Call

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jan 26, 2021

The Nuclear Football Is Now Following President Joe Biden Around
News & Features

The Nuclear Football Is Now Following President Joe Biden Around

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 20, 2021

Pelosi Wants To Prevent “Unhinged” Trump From Launching A Nuclear Strike. Here’s The Reality
News & Features

Pelosi Wants To Prevent “Unhinged” Trump From Launching A Nuclear Strike. Here’s The Reality

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jan 8, 2021

Here’s America’s Plan for Nuking its Enemies, Including North Korea
Nuclear

Here’s America’s Plan for Nuking its Enemies, Including North Korea

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jul 3, 2020

Letters Of Last Resort Are Post-Apocalyptic Orders for UK Vanguard Sub Crews
News & Features

Letters Of Last Resort Are Post-Apocalyptic Orders for UK Vanguard Sub Crews

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 3, 2020