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North Korea has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that it claims is its longest-ranged so far. The announcement of the test of the Hwasong-19 comes amid large-scale U.S.-South Korean military maneuvers during which their aircraft have bombed mock-ups of North Korean ballistic missile launchers.

North Korea’s New ICBM May Have Biggest Transporter-Erector-Launcher We’ve Ever Seen

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 1, 2024
NATO Flexes With Simultaneous Nuclear Strike And Naval Warfare Exercises

NATO Flexes With Simultaneous Nuclear Strike And Naval Warfare Exercises

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Oct 25, 2024
B-2 MOP Yemen iran

B-2 Spirits Just Sent A Very Ominous Message To Iran

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Oct 17, 2024
A TV screen shows an image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a ceremony on September 6 to celebrate the launch of a newly built "tactical nuclear attack submarine" during a news program at the Yongsanl Railway Station. North Korea has launched a newly built "tactical nuclear attack submarine" capable of carrying out an underwater nuclear attack, with leader Kim Jong Un vowing to "further strengthen the state nuclear deterrence," the North's state media said on September 8. (

Signs Point To North Korea Building A Nuclear-Powered Submarine: South Korean Intel

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Oct 9, 2024
Recreation of early nuclear age plutonium pit

First Plutonium Pit For Nuclear Warhead Produced In The U.S. In 35 Years Is Now “Weapon-Ready”

By Howard Altman
Posted on Oct 4, 2024
For the first time in more than four decades, China has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) out in the Western Pacific, ostensibly for training purposes.

First Chinese ICBM Test Into The Pacific In Decades Is A Big Deal (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Sep 25, 2024
Israel raid

Israeli Commando Raid In Syria Sends A Message To Iran That Its Underground Bases Are Not Untouchable

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Sep 13, 2024
India has reportedly introduced to service its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, or SSBN, INS Arighat, marking a significant development in the country’s burgeoning strategic nuclear capability. The new submarine, armed with indigenously developed ballistic missiles, is understood to incorporate improvements over its predecessor, although India’s SSBN fleet, and its nuclear forces in general, continue to be hugely outstripped by those of China, its main strategic rival.

India’s Improved Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine Enters Service

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Aug 29, 2024
Nulcear Warhead inventory released by NNSA

Just How Many Nuclear Weapons Does The U.S. Actually Have?

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Jul 30, 2024
The ballooning cost of the US Air Force's Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program is one of the drivers behind uncertainly over the future of its sixth-generation combat jet effort, which could evolve into a fully uncrewed platform.

Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter Uncertainty Tied To Sentinel ICBM Woes

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jul 24, 2024
W76-1 warhead

Current American Nuclear Warhead Inventory Numbers Revealed

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jul 22, 2024
B-2 sprit taking off.

B-2 Stealth Bomber’s Latest Upgrade Is Here

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Jul 17, 2024
Two legendary U.S. nuclear bombers, their first flights separated by almost half a century, took to the skies over Missouri at the weekend. The formation flights by the U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and the B-29 Doc — one of only two examples of the World War II-era bomber that are flying anywhere in the world — were, the service believes, the first time that these two legendary aircraft had flown together in this way.

B-2 Spirit Joined By B-29 Superfortress For Unprecedented Nuclear Bomber Heritage Flight

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jul 15, 2024
The first weapon-ready plutonium pit for the future W81-! nuclear warhead has been produced.

Problem Plagued Sentinel ICBM Program Will Press Ahead Despite Nearly Doubling In Cost

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jul 8, 2024
The Department of Energy has recieved two new AW139 helicopters specially configured for nuclear detection missions.

AW139 Nuclear Detection Helicopters Join Department Of Energy Fleet, Replace Bell 412s

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jul 8, 2024
North Korea says it has successfully tested a ballistic missile fitted with a multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) payload — one that contains several warheads, each capable of hitting a different target. Meanwhile, South Korea claims that the test was a failure. Whether successful or not, the emergence of MIRV technologies is another indicator of North Korea’s rapidly developing strategic arsenal, which is growing in size and capabilities despite sanctions.

Conflicting Claims Surround North Korea’s Test Of Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 27, 2024
Congress is pressing ahead with legislation that would compel the Air Force to restore nuclear capability to its entire fleet of B-52 bombers after the likely sunset of an armed control deal with Russia.

What It Will Take To Make The Entire B-52 Fleet Nuclear-Capable

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 26, 2024
Screencap from a Russian MOD video showing a Belarusian Su-25 Frogfoot

Belarus Touts Su-25 Loaded With Simulated Nuclear Bombs But Won’t Show Them

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Jun 14, 2024
Russian nuclear submarine Kazan arrives in Cuba.

Russia’s Kazan Advanced Nuclear Guided-Missile Submarine Has Arrived In Cuba

By Thomas Newdick and Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 12, 2024
Russia said its troops had started the second stage of drills to practise the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons alongside Belarusian troops after what Moscow said were threats from western powers. The ministry said the drills were aimed at ensuring that the two countries’ military personnel and equipment were ready to protect their sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Resumes Tactical Nuke Drills

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 11, 2024
ERCS doomsday satellite of the Cold War

America’s Cold War Doomsday Satellite

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jun 4, 2024
A U.S. B-2A Spirit bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing and a Royal Netherlands air force F-35A conduct aerial operations in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-2 over the North Sea March 18, 2020. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with NATO allies and theater partners in combined and joint operations and exercises.

Dutch F-35s Take On A Full Nuclear Role

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on May 31, 2024
Satellite imagery confirms an attack on a Russian strategic early warning radar site, which could point to a new and worrisome dimension to the conflict around Ukraine.

Strike On Russian Strategic Early Warning Radar Site Is A Big Deal

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 24, 2024
STRAIT OF SAN JUAN DE FUCA, Wash. (May 6, 2024) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transits the Strait of San Juan de Fuca escorted by U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and U.S. Coast Guard screening escort vessels. Joint operations, such as this one which involved the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy, ensure the U.S. military is ready to meet its security commitments at home and abroad including commitments to our allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn Ohrazda/Released)

A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different

By Oliver Parken
Posted on May 9, 2024
Iskander M Ukraine running low

Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Drills In Response To Western “Threats”

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on May 7, 2024
Satellites in space

Russia’s Anti-Satellite Nuke Could Leave Lower Orbit Unusable, Test Vehicle May Already Be Deployed

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 3, 2024
We now have a look at the Marine Corps' new uncrewed Tomahawk launch vehicle actually firing a missile.

Our First Look At Marines’ Tomahawk Missile Launching Drone Truck Firing

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 3, 2024
Poland F-16 nuclear weapons

Ukraine Situation Report: Poland “Ready” To Host Nuclear Weapons

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Apr 22, 2024
The UK Ministry of Defense has provided details about how it plans to test its new A21 nuclear warhead without actually detonating one.

How The U.K. Will Test Its New Nuclear Warhead Without Setting One Off

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Mar 25, 2024
What looks to be a counter-drone armor screen has appeared on the conning tower of the Russian nuclear ballistic missile submarine Tula.

Russian Submarines Now Appear To Be Getting Anti-Drone “Cope Cages”

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Mar 21, 2024
F-35 drops B61-12 during a test at Edwards AFB

F-35A Is Officially Certified For Nuclear Strike

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Mar 9, 2024
The head of US Strategic Command has advocated for the US military taking a serious look at going back to deploying intercontinental ballistic missiles loaded with multiple nuclear warheads.

Return To ICBMs Armed With Multiple Warheads Suggested By STRATCOM Boss

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Feb 29, 2024
A new report indicates the thresholds for Russia's use of tactical nuclear weapons are much lower than have previously been understood and also points to continued planning for a potential nuclear conflict with China.

Russia’s Low Threshold For Nuclear Weapons Use Detailed In New Report

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Feb 29, 2024
Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row

Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Feb 21, 2024
Northrop Grumman says it has successfully conducted a shroud fly-off test as part of the development of the new LGM-35 intercontinental ballistic missile for the U.S. Air Force.

New Sentinel ICBM’s Nose Shroud Separation Test A Flying Success

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Feb 20, 2024
The Defense Secretary has a limited role in the nuclear weapons chain of command.

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

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jan 10, 2024
Missiles filled with water and silo lids that don't work properly are among the corruption-related issues that have reportedly led to a major purge of Chinese military officials in the past year.

Water-Filled Missiles, Silo Problems Behind China Purge: Report

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jan 8, 2024
This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked

This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 13, 2023
A picture has emerged offering a rare glimpse of ongoing work to field new B61-12 nuclear bombs in Europe.

First Picture Of B61-12 Nuclear Bomb Trainer On An F-16 In Europe Surfaces

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Dec 13, 2023
The B61-12 nuclear bomb is now officially in the U.S. stockpile and approved for employment from the B-2A Spirit stealth bomber.

B-2 Spirit Now Operational With New B61-12 Nuclear Bombs

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Nov 28, 2023
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall says the Sentinel ICBM program is "struggling" and keeping it on track will "cost money."

Sentinel ICBM “Struggling,” Keeping On Track Will Come At A Cost

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Nov 14, 2023
F-35 drops B61-12 during a test at Edwards AFB

Dutch F-35s Gain Nuclear Strike Mission “Initial Certification”

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 10, 2023
A routine test of launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was "terminated" after it experienced an "anomaly."

Minuteman III Ballistic Missile Ordered To Destroy Itself During Test Launch

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Nov 2, 2023
An unassuming buoy is a key tool for ensuring that US Navy Ohio class ballistic missile submarines can receive nuclear strike orders.

This Buoy Helps Ballistic Missile Submarines Get Nuclear Strike Orders

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Nov 1, 2023
Range Rover, previously used by the Ministry of Defense's Special Operations Group, sold at auction

Armored Range Rovers With Nuclear Past Just Auctioned Off

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Oct 31, 2023
The Pentagon has announced its new intention to pursue a higher-yield version of the B61-12 nuclear bomb.

Plans For More Destructive B61 Nuclear Bomb Unveiled

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Oct 27, 2023
The Pentagon is concerned that China's People's Liberation Army could pursue a conventionally armed ICBM, which could create dangerous strategic ambiguity and uncertainty.

China May Acquire Conventionally Armed ICBMs: Pentagon Report

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Oct 20, 2023
A B-52 is set to land in South Korea sometime this week.

B-52 To Make Very Rare Landing In South Korea This Week

By Howard Altman
Posted on Oct 17, 2023
Mosquito BOAC WWII nuclear

The Nuclear Scientist And The Warplane That Became Britain’s Most Unlikely Airliner

By Rowland White
Posted on Oct 13, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a test of his country's nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, which he said was successful.

Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Successfully Tested, Putin Says

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Oct 5, 2023
Flight testing of the Air Force's future nuclear-tipped AGM-181A Long Range Stand Off cruise missile is well under way.

Flight Testing Of Air Force’s New Nuclear-Armed Cruise Missile Well Underway

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Oct 3, 2023
Royal Navy Long Patrol Vanguard SSBN

Vanguard Submarine Arrives Home Absolutely Caked In Algae

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Sep 12, 2023
ERCS ICBM

This ICBM-Launched Satellite Could Transmit Nuclear Codes When Nothing Else Was Left To

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Aug 29, 2023
Poland wants to join NATO's nuclear weapon sharing program.

Poland Wants To Host NATO Nukes To Counter Russia

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 30, 2023
Key Trump nominee blasts Biden decision to allow Ukraine to use ATACMS in Russia

Ukraine Situation Report: U.S. Warming To Sending ATACMS

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 30, 2023
Nuclear Weapons Belarus

Ukraine Situation Report: Putin Says Tactical Nukes Now In Belarus

By Howard Altman
Posted on Jun 17, 2023
Green Beret conducts high-altitude freefall jump with an SADM

Special Forces Parachuted With Nukes Strapped To Them During The Cold War

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Jun 9, 2023
Marine Corps Tomahawk cruise missile unit stands up

First Marine Corps Tomahawk Cruise Missile Unit Has Stood Up

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 7, 2023
Natanz nuclear facility satellite view

Iranian Underground Nuclear Facility May Be A Hard Target For America’s Biggest Bunker Busters

By Oliver Parken
Posted on May 24, 2023
Russian RS-24 Yars

Russia To Get Yars-M Ballistic Missiles With Novel Warhead Delivery System: Reports

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on May 16, 2023
Operation Teapot MET explosion

Why Vertical Smoke Trails Are Seen During Nuclear Explosions

By Oliver Parken
Posted on May 12, 2023
Ukraine rocket storage site destroyed

Incredible Destruction Seen At Ukrainian Rocket Storage Site That Detonated After Russian Strike (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway
Updated on May 4, 2023
Air Force personnel make their way into nuclear missile silo B-06

Watch Air Force Security Forces Train To Recapture A Nuclear Missile Silo

By Oliver Parken
Posted on May 3, 2023
Russia has been reinforcing the captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Beefed Up Defenses At Zaporizhzhia Nuke Plant

By Howard Altman
Posted on Apr 27, 2023