Nuclear
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Jan- 2025 -22 January
US Military Deploys Upgraded B61-12 Nuclear Bombs in Europe
The US military has begun deploying upgraded B61-12 nuclear bombs at its bases in Europe, further enhancing its strategic deterrence capabilities.
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15 January
Russia, Vietnam Sign Nuclear Energy Deal
Russia and Vietnam signed an agreement on nuclear energy on Tuesday during a visit by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin aimed at deepening ties between the two long-standing allies.
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8 January
US Completes $9B Upgrade of B61-12 Nuclear Bombs
The National Nuclear Security Administration announced the completion of the $9-billion life extension program for the B61-12 nuclear bombs.
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8 January
Iran Begins Military Drills Near Natanz Nuclear Site: State Media
Iran's military has begun drills near the Natanz nuclear enrichment plant in the center of the country, state media reported.
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Dec- 2024 -20 December
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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18 December
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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11 December
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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Nov- 2024 -22 November
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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21 November
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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20 November
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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