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Congress is pressing ahead with legislation that would compel the Air Force to restore nuclear capability to its entire fleet of B-52 bombers after the likely sunset of an armed control deal with Russia.

What It Will Take To Make The Entire B-52 Fleet Nuclear-Capable What It Will Take To Make The Entire B-52 Fleet Nuclear-Capable

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 25 8:39 PM EDT

STRAIT OF SAN JUAN DE FUCA, Wash. (May 6, 2024) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transits the Strait of San Juan de Fuca escorted by U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and U.S. Coast Guard screening escort vessels. Joint operations, such as this one which involved the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy, ensure the U.S. military is ready to meet its security commitments at home and abroad including commitments to our allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn Ohrazda/Released)

A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different

By Oliver Parken

May 8 8:28 PM EDT

Iskander M Ukraine running low

Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Drills In Response To Western “Threats” Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Drills In Response To Western “Threats”

By Thomas Newdick

May 6 8:12 PM EDT

The head of US Strategic Command has advocated for the US military taking a serious look at going back to deploying intercontinental ballistic missiles loaded with multiple nuclear warheads.

Return To ICBMs Armed With Multiple Warheads Suggested By STRATCOM Boss Return To ICBMs Armed With Multiple Warheads Suggested By STRATCOM Boss

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 29 6:47 PM EST

A new report indicates the thresholds for Russia's use of tactical nuclear weapons are much lower than have previously been understood and also points to continued planning for a potential nuclear conflict with China.

Russia’s Low Threshold For Nuclear Weapons Use Detailed In New Report Russia’s Low Threshold For Nuclear Weapons Use Detailed In New Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 28 10:11 PM EST

A B-52 is set to land in South Korea sometime this week.

B-52 To Make Very Rare Landing In South Korea This Week B-52 To Make Very Rare Landing In South Korea This Week

By Howard Altman

Oct 16 8:10 PM EDT

Poland wants to join NATO's nuclear weapon sharing program.

Poland Wants To Host NATO Nukes To Counter Russia Poland Wants To Host NATO Nukes To Counter Russia

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 30 4:15 PM EDT

North Korea Kim HS-12

Conflicting Statements On Possibility Of U.S.-South Korea Nuclear Drills Conflicting Statements On Possibility Of U.S.-South Korea Nuclear Drills

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 3 3:35 PM EST

Another U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine’s Movements Peculiarly Publicized

Another U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine’s Movements Peculiarly Publicized Another U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine’s Movements Peculiarly Publicized

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 28 5:44 PM EST

Highly Unusual Disclosure Made Of U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine’s Presence In Arabian Sea

Highly Unusual Disclosure Made Of U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine’s Presence In Arabian Sea Highly Unusual Disclosure Made Of U.S. Ballistic Missile Submarine’s Presence In Arabian Sea

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 19 11:29 PM EDT

B-52 bomber from Minot Air Force Base

NATO Nuclear Drills Featuring B-52 Bombers To Begin Monday NATO Nuclear Drills Featuring B-52 Bombers To Begin Monday

By Emma Helfrich

Oct 16 4:45 PM EDT

Possibility of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons in ukraine

Nuclear Experts On Chances Of Russia Using Atomic Weapons In Ukraine Nuclear Experts On Chances Of Russia Using Atomic Weapons In Ukraine

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 30 12:14 PM EDT

Iskander nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missile

The Looming Worry Of Russia Using Nuclear Weapons In Ukraine The Looming Worry Of Russia Using Nuclear Weapons In Ukraine

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 26 3:09 PM EDT

Ukraine Situation Report: Biden Warns Russia On Nuclear Weapons Use

Ukraine Situation Report: Biden Warns Russia On Nuclear Weapons Use Ukraine Situation Report: Biden Warns Russia On Nuclear Weapons Use

By Stetson Payne

Sep 17 6:12 PM EDT

EC135 Looking Glass revolver

Why An Officer On EC-135C Doomsday Planes Packed A Revolver Why An Officer On EC-135C Doomsday Planes Packed A Revolver

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 1 5:24 PM EDT

Secretary of Defense Austin Remained in Nuclear Chain of Command During Kyiv Trip

Secretary of Defense Austin Remained in Nuclear Chain of Command During Kyiv Trip Secretary of Defense Austin Remained in Nuclear Chain of Command During Kyiv Trip

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Apr 25 8:19 PM EDT