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Jan- 2025 -

22 January

US Military Deploys Upgraded B61-12 Nuclear Bombs in Europe

The US military has begun deploying upgraded B61-12 nuclear bombs at its bases in Europe, further enhancing its strategic deterrence capabilities.

8 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Completes $9B Upgrade of B61-12 Nuclear Bombs

The National Nuclear Security Administration announced the completion of the $9-billion life extension program for the B61-12 nuclear bombs.

Dec- 2024 -

20 December

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says China to Build 1,000 Nukes by 2030 in Staggering Annual Report

The Pentagon has released its annual report on China's military and security developments, including projections on its nuclear capabilities.

Nov- 2024 -

21 November

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia’s Updated Nuclear ‘Red Line’ Adds Uncertainty: Experts

Russia's new nuclear doctrine reflects its hopes to deter Ukraine's allies from a greater role in the war by establishing red lines hedged with added ambiguity, experts say.

2 November

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Says Will Stand By Russia Until ‘Victory’ in Ukraine

North Korea will stand by Russia until its victory in Ukraine, Pyongyang's foreign minister said in Moscow Friday, as the United States warned thousands of North Korean troops could be sent to combat in the Ukraine conflict in the coming days.

Oct- 2024 -

28 October

Air

A U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft, assigned to Strategic Communications Wing 1 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, receives post-flight maintenance after landing at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, July 15, 2019. In August 1989, the E-6A replaced the EC-130Q in the performance of the Navy's Take Charge and Move Out mission which links the National Command Authority with naval ballistic missile forces during times of crisis. The first E-6B aircraft was accepted in December 1997, and the E-6B assumed its dual operational mission in October 1998. The E-6 fleet was completely modified to the E-6B configuration in 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Skovo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Names E-130J as E-6B Mercury Replacement for TACAMO Missions

The US Navy has assigned the E-130J aircraft to replace the E-6B Mercury as the next Take Charge and Move Out mission platform.

18 October

Americas

A US Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist oversees Pakistan Navy members during a visit, board, search and seizure training

Timor Nawabi

Why a US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Task Force Is Crucial for Nuclear Security

Washington should establish a Joint US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Task Force to secure Pakistan’s nuclear assets.

Aug- 2024 -

15 August

Europe

Joe Saballa

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.

Jul- 2024 -

26 July

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

UK, US, S.Korea Warn of N.Korea Cyber Op to Steal Military, Nuclear Secrets

Britain, the US, and South Korea issued a warning over a North Korea-backed global cyber espionage campaign to further the country's nuclear ambitions.

18 July

Americas