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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles, marking its seventh test this year, prompting heightened surveillance by South Korea and collaboration with the US and Japan.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

North Korean ballistic missiles were made with outdated methods from up to 50 years ago: Ukraine MOD

North Korean ballistic missiles KN-23 and KN-24 utilize outdated production methods and commercial electronics, impacting their efficiency and design.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles, marking its seventh test this year, prompting heightened surveillance by South Korea and collaboration with the US and Japan.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

North Korean ballistic missiles were made with outdated methods from up to 50 years ago: Ukraine MOD

North Korean ballistic missiles KN-23 and KN-24 utilize outdated production methods and commercial electronics, impacting their efficiency and design.
Science
fromBreaking Defense
4 days ago

White House wants Pentagon to demo nuclear space power by 2031 - Breaking Defense

The Trump administration's new strategy aims to develop nuclear power for space, enabling sustained human presence on the moon and Mars.
World politics
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

13 Days that Nearly Ended the World

The Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world close to nuclear war, averted by key decisions from leaders and a critical refusal by a submarine officer.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Trump's 'Doomsday Plane' circling US nuclear war command center

The Boeing E-4B 'Nightwatch,' also known as the 'Doomsday plane,' made several loops above the Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska on Monday. The massive jet serves as a flying command post for top officials, including the president, vice president and Secretary of War, during crises.
Washington DC
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Why Artemis II's reentry may be the moon mission's greatest challenge yet

NASA's Artemis II mission concludes with the Orion capsule, Integrity, set to splash down after a challenging reentry.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

What to know about the 'massive' military bunker beneath Trump's ballroom

Trump described the underground facility as a 'massive military complex' that will include bomb shelters and 'very major medical facilities,' emphasizing its importance for national security.
US news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP

A senior naval officer was investigated for an alleged inappropriate relationship with MP Joani Reid, but no disciplinary action was taken.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Suspicious vehicle triggers lockdown at America's nuclear testing base

Base officials stated that personnel from the 30th Security Forces Squadron responded to the suspicious vehicle around 10.10am local time, detaining one person at the scene for questioning.
Mission District
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

The US military is pushing up production for the weapons that could matter most in a major war

The Department of Defense is increasing production of critical weapons, including THAAD interceptors, to meet rising demand and address stockpile concerns.
Roam Research
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

US 'missile hunter' seen near US nuke silos after Iran rejects deal

A US Air Force RC-135S Cobra Ball aircraft was on a mission near America's nuclear silos.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

UK defence not adequate' to stop ballistic missiles from Iran claim military experts

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by public support.
World news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war | Fortune

The US military is reallocating JASSM-ER cruise missiles from other regions for its campaign against Iran, significantly reducing global stockpiles.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Scientists reveal terrifying global aftermath of nuclear war

Nuclear war poses catastrophic long-term consequences for human health and the environment, far exceeding the immediate destruction.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Kaitlan Collins Reports Half of Iran's Missile Launchers Are Still Intact

Iran's military capabilities remain significant despite U.S. and Israeli strikes, with half of its missile launchers still intact and thousands of drones available.
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Total air defense is effectively impossible. In a major war, the West may have to make hard choices.

The West must make difficult choices about air defense priorities in large-scale wars due to limitations in resources and technology.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

25 Weapons That Changed Warfare Over the Last Century

Technological breakthroughs over the last century transformed warfare by introducing tanks, missiles, stealth aircraft, and precision-guided weapons that forced armies to continuously adapt tactics and reshape military doctrine globally.
Miami Marlins
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

US Navy destroyers are firing top interceptors to bring down Iranian missiles flying into NATO airspace

US Navy destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean have used SM-3 interceptors three times in two weeks to defend NATO airspace against Iranian ballistic missiles.
#nuclear-deterrent
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK must build own nuclear missiles, say Lib Dems

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey calls for Britain to develop a fully independent nuclear deterrent, ending reliance on US-supplied Trident missiles.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK needs nuclear deterrent independent from US, Ed Davey to say

Ed Davey argues Britain needs a completely independent nuclear deterrent manufactured and maintained domestically because the US under Trump cannot be relied upon as a dependable ally.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

3 Defense Stocks Built for the New Era of National Security Spending

Defense spending is shifting structurally, with investors identifying companies positioned to capture the next decade of growth through diversified funds, nuclear propulsion specialists, and emerging defense technology providers.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'Doomsday plane' performs exercises in Fresno, stoking fears as war escalates

Two Doomsday Planes spotted in California over two months were conducting routine operations unrelated to Iran tensions, though their presence sparked public speculation about national security threats.
#tomahawk-missiles
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

U.S. uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon

The U.S. military's rapid use of Tomahawk missiles in the Iran conflict raises concerns about supply and future military operations.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US burned through more of its limited Tomahawk stockpile in strikes on Iran. It might need them in a war with China.

US Navy Tomahawk missile strikes on Iran deplete limited stockpiles needed for potential conflicts with China, prompting Pentagon efforts to increase annual production to over 1,000 missiles.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

U.S. uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon

The U.S. military's rapid use of Tomahawk missiles in the Iran conflict raises concerns about supply and future military operations.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US burned through more of its limited Tomahawk stockpile in strikes on Iran. It might need them in a war with China.

US Navy Tomahawk missile strikes on Iran deplete limited stockpiles needed for potential conflicts with China, prompting Pentagon efforts to increase annual production to over 1,000 missiles.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Gray 'Doomsday Plane' spotted flying low over California

A Boeing E-6B Mercury 'Doomsday Plane' conducted approaches at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, enabling presidential communication with nuclear weapons systems during U.S.-Iran tensions.
#iran-military-capabilities
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US says it has destroyed Iran missile capacity: How is Iran still shooting?

Iran's missile and drone capabilities are severely degraded by US-Israeli operations, but it retains sufficient capacity to conduct sporadic attacks across the region.
Science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Rocket Report: Pentagon needs more missile interceptors; Artemis II clears review

SpaceX commissions a second launch pad at Starbase in Texas while NASA prepares Artemis II for April 1 launch and Firefly's Alpha rocket successfully returns to flight after ten months.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Top US general says American troops have been sinking Iranian warships, including a submarine, with the ATACMS ballistic missile

US forces used ATACMS ballistic missiles to sink Iranian warships and submarines during Operation Epic Fury, rendering Iran's navy combat ineffective within 13 days.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Iran's missiles pierce Israel's defenses, raising doubts about interceptors

Israel's air defense system faced significant challenges after Iranian missiles struck civilian areas, raising concerns about the effectiveness and availability of interceptors.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Does the United States have enough munition for a prolonged war?

We've got no shortage of munitions. Our stockpiles of defensive and offensive weapons allow us to sustain this campaign as long as we need. Iran is hoping that we cannot sustain this, which is a really bad miscalculation.
US politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

UK facility to make exotic materials for hypersonic missiles

CMCs are a composite material, one in which the fibers are ceramic or carbon, embedded in a ceramic matrix. They are created to overcome the brittleness of traditional ceramics, while providing high-temperature resistance, light weight, and high strength. According to DSTL, they are capable of withstanding temperatures exceeding 1,000°C (1,832°F), and unlike metals, they hold their strength and shape under extreme heat and stress.
Science
fromHudson Valley Post
1 month ago

New York Hotspots Named Primary Nuclear Strike Targets

New York is one of roughly a dozen major U.S. cities that could be targeted because of its political, economic, and industrial importance. Experts say in a worst-case scenario, enemies of the United States could target major cities that represent power or national influence.
NYC politics
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Trump deploys 'Doomsday' nuclear command planes to the Middle East

US Navy E-6B Mercury doomsday planes have increased flights since the Iran conflict began, capable of coordinating nuclear warfare and communicating with submarines if ground infrastructure is destroyed.
US politics
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Trump's WW3 nuclear escape plan to flee to secret sites revealed

The U.S. government maintains secret underground bunkers to ensure government continuity during nuclear war, with three primary facilities in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Virginia actively funded and staffed.
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

US test launches Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

The US Air Force conducted a scheduled Minuteman III ICBM test launch from California to validate nuclear weapon system readiness and performance capabilities.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Why Europe Is Talking About Nukes

Sweden abandoned its postwar nuclear-weapons program in the 1960s under U.S. pressure and is now reconsidering nuclear planning with NATO, Britain, and France.
US news
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The Air Force's new ICBM is nearly ready to fly, but there's nowhere to put it

The US Air Force's Sentinel ICBM program is on track for first test flight next year, with operational deployment in early 2030s, though full deployment timeline, costs, and warhead capacity remain undisclosed.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

North Korea fired 10 ballistic missiles, says Seoul

North Korea launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday in response to ongoing US-South Korea joint military drills.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea hold military drills

Japan estimates that the missiles reached a maximum altitude of 80 kilometres (50 miles) and flew approximately 340 kilometres before landing near the east coast of the Korean Peninsula, outside Tokyo's exclusive economic zone. Early reports indicate that no damage has been reported by nearby aircraft or ships.
World news
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

After New START: America Weighs a New Nuclear Strategy

The United States will complete nuclear modernization, retain ~1,900 non‑deployed warheads, and pursue new arms-control approaches including seeking China and Russia in future treaties.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Air Force spy jet circling over states home to America's missile silos

A US Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint spy plane flew over America's nuclear missile fields in the Dakotas, coinciding with stalled Iran nuclear negotiations and Trump's stated dissatisfaction with talks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hasty redeployment of US missiles from South Korea to Middle East leaves Seoul rattled

Early on a spring morning, camouflaged trucks carrying the US-made terminal high-altitude area defense (THAAD) missile-defence system rolled into Seongju, as the country's government ignored protests from locals who said the deployment would make them a target for Pyongyang's ballistic missiles. The conservative government in Seoul, backed by Washington, insisted that Thaad was the most effective way to locate and destroy North Korean missiles before they threatened the South and the 28,500 US troops stationed there.
World news
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The fight with Iran shows high-intensity modern wars hinge on having a substantial air defense arsenal

Air defenses have become critical in modern warfare, as demonstrated by US-Israel operations against Iran that prioritized destroying air defense systems and countering missile and drone attacks.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spending even more on defence won't buy us peace | Letters

MoD procurement failures, waste, and lack of accountability must be fixed before substantially increasing defence spending.
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Speaking Out on the Insanity of Nuclear Weapons

Eliminating or nearly eliminating nuclear weapons is urgently necessary and current government leaders must act promptly to prevent a renewed nuclear arms race.
US news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Nuclear missiles rattled by earthquake as US military assesses damage

A 4.2 magnitude, shallow earthquake struck near Malmstrom AFB in Montana, close to active ICBM silos, with notable aftershock probabilities and no confirmed damage.
Science
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
2 months ago

America's nuclear sites secretly invaded by thousands of UFOs

Thousands of unidentified aerial objects have been observed within 25 miles of US nuclear power plants and weapons sites over the past eight decades.
#arms-control
fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Trump administration accuses China of secret nuclear tests as Obama's Kremlin pact expires | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Trump administration accuses China of secret nuclear tests as Obama's Kremlin pact expires | Fortune

US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Trade wars muzzle allied talks on Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

Golden Dome is a US plan to deploy space-based sensors and interceptors rapidly to defend the homeland against ICBMs, cruise missiles, hypersonics, and drones.
US news
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

U.S. quietly declassifies ColdWar era JUMPSEAT' surveillance satellites

Declassified JUMPSEAT satellites, launched 1971–1987, provided space-based signals intelligence on adversary weapons and were decommissioned in 2006.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power

The Pentagon and the Energy Department for the first time airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is U.S. potential to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use. The nearly 700-mile flight last weekend — which transported a 5-megawatt microreactor without nuclear fuel — highlights the Trump administration's drive to promote nuclear energy to help meet skyrocketing demand for power from artificial intelligence and data centers, as well for use by the military.
US politics
#china
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

U.S. military airlifts small nuclear reactor for the first time, flying a minivan-sized microreactor nearly 700 miles on a C-17 | Fortune

A 5-megawatt microreactor was airlifted 700 miles by the Pentagon and Energy Department to demonstrate rapid deployment potential for military and civilian nuclear power.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

3 things to know about Trump's 'Golden Dome' and Greenland's role in nuclear defense

The strategic importance of the Arctic territory - under the flight paths that nuclear-armed missiles from China and Russia could take on their way to incinerating targets in the United States, and vice versa - is one of the reasons U.S. President Donald Trump has cited in his disruptive campaign to wrest control of Greenland from Denmark, alarming Greenlanders and longtime allies in Europe alike.
US politics
#new-start
World news
fromFortune
1 month ago

Iran's missile barrage tests whether U.S. has enough interceptors | Fortune

US, Israel, and Gulf Arab allies face critical missile interceptor shortages after intensive combat with Iran, threatening their ability to defend against sustained Iranian attacks.
#china-nuclear-testing
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The US has an Arctic warfare problem: not enough of the right kinds of weapons and tools

The US lacks weapons, sensors, naval capabilities and drones to detect and respond to Arctic threats, creating strategic gaps versus Russia and China.
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