Science & Tech

U.S. Conducts 'Successful' Test of an Updated B61 Nuclear Bomb

An early performance analysis of a revamped nuclear gravity bomb was 'successful.' By Diane Barnes

Business

Cheating Scandal Spreads to the Navy’s Nuclear Fleet

Thirty sailors responsible the Navy’s nuclear reactor training have been suspended for allegedly cheating on exams. By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Half of Nuke Crew at Air Force Base Tied to Cheating Scandal

Nearly half of the nuclear-missile crew members at one base are tied to alleged cheating on a monthly proficiency test. By Jordain Carney

Business

Do the Military’s Nuclear Operators Need More Incentives?

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel wants to reform the troubled nuclear enterprise. Could more incentives and recognition help turn things around? By Stephanie Gaskell

Business

Hagel Orders a Review of the Nuclear Force

The decision follows a string of incidents that have raised questions abut morale and security. By Jordain Carney

Policy

Against Odds, Ban Ki-Moon Presses Nuclear Disarmament Forum

The United Nations secretary general, a longtime nuclear disarmament advocate, said he has not given up hope. By Global Security Newswire

Science & Tech

A Look at the U.S. Nuclear Arsenal, From 1945 to Now

Air Force officials say the country's nuclear arsenal is safe despite recent reports of crime and corruption. But what does it actually look like? By Matt Vasilogambros.

Business

Drug Probe Leads to Cheating Scandal at Air Force Nuclear Missile Base

The Air Force is investigating 34 officers in a massive cheating scandal at a nuclear missile base in Montana. By Jordain Carney

Business

Spending Bill Boosts Nuclear Warhead Funding by Nearly $1 Billion

The omnibus spending bill provides $7.8 billion for National Nuclear Security Administration work on the nuclear arsenal. By Rachel Oswald

Threats

Pakistan Named ‘Most Improved’ on Nuclear Security

Since 2012, Pakistan did more to boost protection of its atomic-bomb fuel than any other nuclear-armed country, analysts say. By Diane Barnes

Ideas

Hagel’s Nuclear Site Tour Is a Good Start

Perhaps Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has come around on nuclear disarmament in visiting the troops this week. It’s a good bet he won’t like what he hears. By Rep. Mike Rogers

Business

U.S. Will Start Cutting Its Submarine Missile Launchers Next Year

The New START treaty requires the U.S. and Russia to reduce their stockpiles and long-range delivery vehicles by 2018. By Rachel Oswald

Ideas

Power or Persuasion: More Sanctions or Bombs for Iran?

In the art of coercive diplomacy, sanctions and military pressure go hand-in-hand and must be feared, but they still have limits. By James Kitfield

Ideas

The Deal is for Real

No president since Jimmy Carter has been able to make a deal with Iran. Barack Obama just did. By Joe Cirincione

Business

'Burnout' Plagues Air Force Nuclear Missile Crews

Stressful and isolated work conditions with little chance of advancement is causing 'burnout' among the Air Force's nuclear missile crews, a new study finds. By Global Security Newswire

Policy

U.S. Official: 'Not Making Much Progress' with Russia on Missiles, Arms

Madelyn Creedon, assistant secretary of defense for global strategic affairs, says negotiations are stalled on missile defense. By Rachel Oswald

Policy

Senate Holding Iran Sanctions Bill Before Kerry Briefing

Lawmakers are to be briefed by Kerry on Wednesday regarding the status of the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. By Global Security Newswire

Policy

Everyone Is Posturing on Iran (and Everyone Wants a Deal)

The Israelis, French, Americans and Iranians have to save face, but reports of their dissension are greatly exaggerated. By Michael Hirsh

Threats

How the Senate Is Complicating Negotiations With Iran

Former officials say that imposing new sanctions makes Washington look unserious about negotiations. By Diane Barnes

Policy

Only Diplomacy, Not Force, Will Prevent Nuclear-Armed Iran

None of the alternatives to diplomacy -- military force, regime change or even harsher economic pressure – will prevent nuclear-armed Iran. By Laicie Heeley