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Aug- 2024 -

15 August

Russian Navy Trained to Carry Out Nuclear Strikes on NATO: Report

The Russian Navy has reportedly trained to launch its nuclear weapons deep inside Europe in anticipation of a potential conflict with NATO.

5 August

Spearfish torpedo Vanguard-class submarine

Inder Singh Bisht

Royal Navy Tests Upgraded Spearfish Torpedo on Vanguard Nuclear Sub

The Royal Navy has tested the upgraded Spearfish torpedo from a Vanguard-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.

Jul- 2024 -

18 July

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says Halted Nuclear Arms Talks With US Over Taiwan Weapons Sales

China said it had suspended negotiations with the US on nuclear arms control in response to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan.

17 July

Joe Saballa

Austrian Firm Unveils Drone-Based CBRN Detection System

Austrian firm Frequentis has unveiled a new drone-based system that can detect chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.

Jun- 2024 -

19 June

Inder Singh Bisht

US Air Force Flight-Tests Future ICBM Reentry Vehicle

The US Air Force and Lockheed Martin have flight-tested the future intercontinental ballistic missile reentry vehicle.

17 June

Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

Staff Writer With AFP

Nuclear Arms Spending Soars as Global Tensions Swell: Studies

Nuclear-armed countries hiked spending on atomic weapons by a third in the past five years as they modernized stockpiles amid growing geopolitical tensions.

13 June

Joe Saballa

Russia Expands Nuclear Drills to Areas Bordering NATO States

Russia has expanded its ongoing tactical nuclear weapons drills near Ukraine to include a military district that borders NATO member states.

10 June

Titan II nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile

Joe Saballa

US Mulls Increased Deployment of Nuclear Weapons Amid Rising Threats

The US has floated the idea of fielding more strategic nuclear weapons in the future to deter growing threats from Russia, China, and other adversaries.

7 June