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No changes coming to US nuclear posture after Russian threat
In the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent nuclear orders to his forces, the top military officer responsible for America’s nuclear arsenal has not made any moves of its own.
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Another ICBM test successful, Air Force says
The ICBM contained conventional explosives and successfully detonated above the water’s surface near Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
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US military warns China is building more nuclear missile silos
The underground missile silo field in the Xinjiang region is the second one reported this summer.
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Raytheon wins $2B contract for new nuclear cruise missile
Raytheon Technologies will move the Long Range Standoff Missile into the next phase of development.
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Cotton nominated to run Air Force’s nuclear enterprise at pivotal time
If confirmed, Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton would be the first Black man to run Air Force Global Strike Command.
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Biden, Putin set consultations on updating nuclear pact
Putin said he and Biden agreed to begin negotiations on nuclear talks to potentially replace the New START treaty limiting nuclear weapons after it expires in 2026.
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US bombers could go back on alert if ICBMs are curtailed, top general says
U.S. Strategic Command head Adm. Charles Richards argued in favor of keeping new ICBMs on track during a Tuesday congressional hearing.
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Democrats reintroduce ban on US using nuclear weapons first
Two key Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced legislation that would make it U.S. policy not to use nuclear weapons first.
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Biden nominates longtime expert as nuclear warhead chief
Jill Hruby worked in the Department of Energy for more than three decades.
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UK official: American warhead decision won’t impact British nuclear plans
“The number of warheads we need for the future is not determined by anything which the U.S. is doing on W93,” said Britain’s Angus Lapsley.
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A new bill would defund new ICBMs to pay for coronavirus vaccine research
The bill would push the Air Force to extend the life of its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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Biden’s first budget should reduce nuclear excess
Current U.S. nuclear weapons policies exceed what is necessary for a credible nuclear deterrent and their financial costs are taking a growing toll.
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‘Too early to say’ when B-52 engine contract will be awarded
Companies are still moving through the process of furnishing the government with additional information about their proposals.
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Air Force launches unarmed Minuteman 3 missile from Vandenberg AFB
“Our nation’s ICBM fleet stands ready 24/7.”
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Pentagon Deputy Hicks should say ‘yes’ to nuclear modernization, ‘no’ to a ‘no first use’ policy
The new deputy defense secretary should lean in on her support for nuclear modernization and work toward ensuring there isn’t implementation of a “No First Use” doctrine.
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Why are hypersonic weapons so important for America’s security?
Hypersonics are necessary, considering the scale and sophistication of adversary air defenses.
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Nuclear weapon cuts damage arms control
America’s unilateral restraint does not appear to induce reciprocal restraint on the part of Russia or China.
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Examining international security at the nuclear nexus
Nuclear policy has largely developed independently of other defense policy communities. This has to change.
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Majority of voters support ICBM replacement alternatives, new poll finds
The new research, exclusively shared with Defense News, found the majorities of both Republicans and Democrats polled would be in favor of alternative solutions to the Pentagon’s planned program to replace intercontinental ballistic missiles with the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent.
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In support of US hypersonic system development
Both China and Russia have already fielded hypersonic weapons with initial capabilities. It is therefore essential that the U.S. responds through development of effective defensive measures.
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US extends sole remaining nuclear arms treaty with Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement the U.S. would use the five years of the New START treaty’s renewal to pursue limits on all of Russia’s nuclear weapons.
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The nuclear triad is not sacred
The triad as currently configured makes us less safe.
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Putin signs extension of last Russia-US nuclear arms treaty
The treaty limits each country to no more than 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads and 700 deployed missiles and bombers, and envisages sweeping on-site inspections to verify compliance.
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Extending New START is a good start for Biden
The news that the Biden administration will seek a five-year extension of the nuclear pact is welcome. But the president should not be afraid to keep going and push arms control further.
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Russian parliament OKs New START nuclear treaty extension with US
New START expires on Feb. 5. After taking office last week, Biden proposed extending the treaty for five years, and the Kremlin quickly welcomed the offer.