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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By Jonathan Lemire, The Associated Press
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.
By Valerie Insinna
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.
By Joe Gould
Biden nominates longtime expert as nuclear warhead chief
Jill Hruby worked in the Department of Energy for more than three decades.
By Aaron Mehta
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.
By Aaron Mehta
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.
By Valerie Insinna
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.
By Kingston Reif
‘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.
By Valerie Insinna
Air Force launches unarmed Minuteman 3 missile from Vandenberg AFB
“Our nation’s ICBM fleet stands ready 24/7."
By Diana Stancy
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.
By Matthew Kroenig, Mark Massa and Raphael Piliero
Why are hypersonic weapons so important for America’s security?
Hypersonics are necessary, considering the scale and sophistication of adversary air defenses.
By Seth Cropsey
Nuclear weapon cuts damage arms control
America's unilateral restraint does not appear to induce reciprocal restraint on the part of Russia or China.
By Matthew Costlow
Examining international security at the nuclear nexus
Nuclear policy has largely developed independently of other defense policy communities. This has to change.
By Rebecca K.C. Hersman and Maxwell Simon
