Nuclear

US Says China to Build 1,000 Nukes by 2030 in Staggering Annual Report

The Pentagon has released its annual report on China's military and security developments, including projections on its nuclear capabilities.

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China Refuses Nuclear ‘Second Strike’ Capability for Pakistan

China turned down Pakistan's request for a nuclear second-strike capability earlier this year in return for a military base in the strategic port city of Gwadar.

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Britain, France, Germany Urge Iran to Halt ‘Nuclear Escalation’

Britain, France, and Germany on Tuesday pressed Iran to "immediately halt its nuclear escalation" after the UN nuclear watchdog reported Tehran had sharply stepped up uranium enrichment activity.

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Iran to Launch ‘Advanced Centrifuges’ in Response to IAEA Censure

Iran said it will launch "new and advanced" centrifuges responding to UN nuclear watchdog's resolution censuring Tehran for poor cooperation.

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Russia’s Updated Nuclear ‘Red Line’ Adds Uncertainty: Experts

Russia's new nuclear doctrine reflects its hopes to deter Ukraine's allies from a greater role in the war by establishing red lines hedged with added ambiguity, experts say.

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Western Powers Move to Censure Iran at UN Nuclear Meet

Europeans powers and the US have submitted a resolution censuring Iran for poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.

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UK Dismantling Nuclear Sub, Recycling 90% of Components

The UK is decommissioning its nuclear-powered submarines, with a method that enables 90 percent of the vessel to be reused or recycled.

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India Approves Building Nuclear Attack Subs, Buying MQ-9B Drones

The Indian government has approved the construction of two nuclear-powered attack submarines and the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B drones from the US.

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N. Korea Leader Threatens Use of Nuclear Weapons if Attacked

North Korea's Kim Jong Un said his forces would use nuclear weapons "without hesitation" if Pyongyang's territory was attacked by the South and its ally the United States.

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Zelensky Says Russia Planning Attacks on Ukraine Nuclear Plants

Ukraine's Zelensky charged before the UN that Russian leader Putin is planning to attack nuclear power plants in his country, warning of catastrophic consequences.

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