UAE Nuclear Plant Attackers ‘Knew What They Were Doing:’ IAEA Chief
The UAE's nuclear plant was "carefully targeted" last month by attackers who aimed to cause a major incident, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said.
Sat Images Expose China’s Massive Desert Network to Bolster Nuclear Deterrent
Satellite imagery has revealed that China is building a network of launch pads, bunkers, and communications hubs near its Hami nuclear missile silo field in Xinjiang, a move analysts say could strengthen Beijing’s ability to carry out a retaliatory nuclear strike.
US to Send Only Used Nuclear Subs to Australia in Amended Defense Deal
Australia will only receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the US as part of an agreement to "streamline" the AUKUS deal, with the move branded on Sunday as a "cost-effective" measure by Defence Minister Richard Marles.
Norway to Join France-Led Nuclear Deterrence Program
The leaders of France and Norway said on Wednesday that Oslo will join a Paris-led nuclear deterrence scheme to bolster security on the continent.
South Korea Says It Will Build Nuclear-Powered Submarines at Home
South Korea will build its nuclear-powered submarines at home, the defense minister said on Tuesday, with a plan to launch its first vessel in the mid-2030s.
What We Know About Russia’s Oreshnik Missile Fired on Ukraine
Russia has used its nuclear-capable ballistic missile, dubbed Oreshnik, three times in the war against Ukraine.
J-Squared Expands Ottawa Hub for Nuclear EMP Defense Testing
Canadian electronics developer J-Squared Technologies has announced the expansion of its Ottawa center to strengthen support for nuclear electromagnetic pulse testing, related defense manufacturing, and secure storage efforts.
Finland Advances Reform on Nuclear Activities Tied to NATO Commitments
Finland has put forward legislative changes to adjust its legal framework on nuclear-related activities as part of its integration into NATO.
N. Korea’s Kim Vows ‘Irreversible’ Nuclear Status, Warns Seoul of ‘Merciless’ Response
North Korea will never change its status as a nuclear-armed state, its leader Kim Jong Un said, state media reported on Tuesday.
Israel Army Says Struck Site It Claims Iran Used for Developing Nuclear Arms
Israel's military said that it had struck a site in Iran it claimed was being used by the Islamic Republic to develop nuclear weapons.
NATO ‘Welcomes’ Macron’s Nuclear Drive
NATO on Tuesday said it welcomed "the opportunity to expand consultation on nuclear issues" with Paris after President Emmanuel Macron vowed to bolster France's nuclear arsenal.
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.
France to Boost Nuclear Arsenal, Could Deploy Atomic Weapons to European Allies
President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that France will expand its atomic arsenal and could deploy nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries for the first time.
Macron to Set Out How France’s Nuclear Arms Could Protect Europe
France will on Monday unveil how it could use the European Union's only atomic arsenal to protect the continent in an unstable world.
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.
Trump Says Weighing Strike on Iran as Tehran Says Draft Deal Coming Soon
US President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran after ordering a major naval buildup in the Middle East aimed at heaping pressure on Tehran to cut a deal to curb its nuclear program.
Facing US Warnings, Iran Defends Right to Nuclear Enrichment
Iran's atomic energy chief said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warning that there were "many reasons" to strike the Islamic republic.
Pentagon Airlifts Microreactor to Utah in First C-17 Nuclear Transport
The US Department of Defense has airlifted a compact nuclear reactor from California to Utah, marking the first time a C-17 military transport aircraft has transported a nuclear microreactor.
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.
Iran Defies US Threats to Insist on Right to Enrich Uranium
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi ruled out Tehran ever giving up uranium enrichment in its negotiations with Washington.
Russia, US Agreed That Renewing Nuclear Talks Necessary: Kremlin
Russia and the US agree that it is necessary to renew nuclear talks, after the last treaty limiting Moscow's and Washington's arsenals ended.
NATO Calls for ‘Restraint’ as Last US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires
NATO urged "responsibility and restraint" as the treaty between the US and Russia imposing limits on their nuclear arsenals expired.
Why Nuclear Deterrence No Longer Secures Europe
As Europe’s security threats shift toward hybrid warfare and strategic ambiguity, reliance on nuclear deterrence alone is proving increasingly inadequate.
