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Russia Begins Three Days of Nuclear Drills

Russia's army on Tuesday began three days of nuclear weapons drills involving thousands of troops across the country, as Kyiv escalates its drone attacks and with President Vladimir Putin headed to China.

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.

Trump Plans Long Blockade of Iran: WSJ Report

President Donald Trump has told US national security officials to prepare for a long blockade of Iran's ports in order to compel Tehran to give up its nuclear program, according to the Wall Street Journal.

China Flags Japan’s Potential to Develop Nuclear Weapons: Report

China raised concerns over Japan’s stockpile of nuclear material, arguing that the country could retain resources to develop nuclear weapons.

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.

Iranian Civilians Helped Israel Identify Targets for Strikes, Security Official Says

Israel has relied in part on intelligence provided by Iranian civilians to identify targets for airstrikes inside Iran.

Lithuania Open to Join US in Iran War if Asked

Lithuania would weigh sending troops to support the US in a conflict with Iran if Washington formally requested help.

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.

Iran Would React ‘Ferociously’ to Any US Attack, Warns of Regional Conflict

Iran vowed on Monday to retaliate "ferociously" against any attack from the United States, and repeated its warning of a regional conflagration in response to President Donald Trump's latest threat of strikes.

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.

UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Warns Iran-US Talks ‘Don’t Have Much Time’

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said there was a "step forward" in talks between Iran and the US in Geneva but warned "we don't have much time."

US Says Will Match Alleged Chinese Low-Yield Nuclear Tests

The US is ready to carry out low-yield nuclear tests to match alleged secret explosions by China and Russia, ending a decades-old moratorium, a senior official said.

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.

US Military Draws Up Plans for Extended Operations in Iran: Report

The US military is reviewing plans for a potential weeks-long campaign against Iran if President Trump authorizes military action.

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.

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.

Australia Builds Next-Gen Nuclear Battery With 3D Printing

Australia is moving to crack one of the toughest challenges in space and defense operations: delivering sustainable power for years without refueling, maintenance, or reliance on solar energy.

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.

New AI System Takes Aim at Nuclear Radiation Safety Gaps

RADIANT is a next-gen AI system that uses real-time guidance in high-risk nuclear and radiological environments, extracts and interprets complex nuclear and health physics data, operates on small devices.