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Mar- 2026 -

3 March

Air

The Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site, or RTS, tracks an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launch Nov. 5, 2024, from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, during Air Force Global Strike Command’s Glory Trip-251 operational test. The RTS was selected as the 2024 Army Acquisition Executive’s Excellence in Leadership’s Test Organization of the Year on Jan. 9 at an awards ceremony in the Pentagon auditorium. (U.S. Army photo by Ian Morales)

US Schedules Overnight Minuteman III Nuclear Missile Test at Vandenberg

The US Air Force has announced a new operational test of the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile in March.

Feb- 2026 -

24 February

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says China ‘Massively Expanded’ Nuclear Arsenal

The United States on Monday accused China of dramatically swelling its nuclear arsenal, and doubled down on claims that Beijing had conducted secret nuclear tests, demanding again it be part of any future arms control treaty.

15 February

Americas

An Iranian flag fluttering at an undisclosed location in the Islamic republic next to a surface-to-surface Qiam-1 (Rising) missile

Staff Writer With AFP

Swiss Say Oman to Host US-Iran Talks in Geneva Next Week

Switzerland said Saturday that Oman would host talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva next week, with Washington pushing Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear program.

Dec- 2025 -

1 December

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Says Putting Its Uranium on International Market

Niger's military regime on Sunday announced it was putting uranium produced by Somair -- a subsidiary of French giant Orana before the regime nationalized it in June -- on the international market.

Sep- 2025 -

30 September

Arms

Staff Writer With AFP

N.Korea Vows at UN Never to Give Up Nuclear

A North Korean minister said on Monday in a rare address to the UN that Pyongyang would never surrender its nuclear weapons but left open the door to diplomacy.

30 September

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Chinese Scientists Simulate First ‘Triple-Nuke-Strike’ in Lab

Chinese scientists ran a simulation to answer a stark question: what happens if three nuclear warheads hit the same spot in quick succession?

15 September

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Declares Nuclear Statehood ‘Permanently Enshrined’

North Korea said its status as a nuclear-armed state is "permanently enshrined" in its law and "irreversible"

1 September

Americas

The New Jersey Army National Guard hosted their Best Warrior competition from 29 April to 02 May at ASA Fort Dix on squad live fire range 30B. SGT Tera Vera, 902 QM Co., once masked during a chemical attack, must resupply ammo to the front line during the Stress Shoot Competition. This lane required competitors to complete a multitude of warrior tasks throughout the course to include a live fire exercise with the M4 and M17. (Images provided by the USASA Fort Dix Training Division / Steven Roussel)

Rojoef Manuel

Ex-Pentagon Official Urges White House to Form US Nuclear Enforcement Unit

The US may need a dedicated military and intelligence unit to confront nuclear proliferation threats, according to Henry Sokolski, executive director of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center in Virginia.

Aug- 2025 -

26 August

Asia Pacific

Nuclear test site in Punggye-ri, North Korea

Staff Writer With AFP

N.Korea Could Produce 10-20 Nukes Per Year: S.Korea Leader

North Korea could soon produce 10 to 20 nuclear weapons per year, South Korea's dovish new president said Monday.

19 August

Europe

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Medical Group shelter from a simulated attack during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. Fighting Wyvern is a large-scale Combat Readiness Exercise designed to enhance Agile Combat Employment and ensure forces are ready to rapidly deploy, operate and sustain combat airpower under adverse conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

Rojoef Manuel

Italy Boosts Security at Aviano US Nuclear Base Amid Russian Sabotage Fears

Italy has raised security at the US nuclear-capable air base in the northeastern town of Aviano after intelligence suggested a possible Russian-linked sabotage attempt.

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