Ideas

Why Ukrainian soldiers came to Idaho to study nuclear forensics

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

Threats

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.

Ideas

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.

Policy

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.

Threats

Test B-21 flying up to twice a week, Northrop reports

Meanwhile, the Air Force has released its first-ever footage of the bomber in flight.

Threats

ICBM cost overrun a ‘collective failure’ of USAF, Northrop, DOD: Air Force’s chief buyer

Sentinel probably would’ve still blown its budget if Boeing hadn’t dropped out of competition, Hunter says.

Policy

New ICBM effort won’t slow down despite pledges to ‘restructure’ as costs balloon

Air Force says problems lie less with the Sentinel missile and more with its supporting infrastructure.