Nuclear

Experts fear cascade of nuclear proliferation as Trump shakes alliances

U.S. allies contemplate the once-unthinkable: building their own nuclear arsenals.

Trump administration fires hundreds of nuclear-security employees, sources say

The National Nuclear Security Administration maintains the nuclear stockpile, counters terrorism, disposes of dangerous nuclear material, among other missions.

Air Force has halted work on parts of its ICBM program

Work on the Sentinel command and launch segment is on hold due to “evolving” requirements, officials say.

Why Ukrainian soldiers came to Idaho to study nuclear forensics

Hint: It’s an essential element of U.S. deterrence strategy.

Russian nuclear doctrine change does not indicate imminent attack, Pentagon says

While the Kremlin’s broadening of nuclear posture seems alarming, experts say future escalation could take a different path.

How Russia, China envision nuking US satellites: from above and below

As the Pentagon builds huge constellations to shrug off conventional ASAT weapons, potential adversaries are taking things to a terrifying new level.

Air Force braces for new nuclear-war scenarios

With more nuclear players and weapons around the world, U.S. forces need to be ready, a top service leader says.