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Apr- 2025 -11 AprilNuclear
US Fast-Tracks New Nuclear Bomb Production Amid Rising Global Threats
The US is accelerating production of its new nuclear bomb by more than 25 percent, shaving seven months off the original timeline.
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4 AprilEurope
Finland’s Colossal Bomb Shelters a Model for Jittery Europe
Finland's bomb shelters have emerged as an inspiring approach as Europe ramps up preparedness after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Mar- 2025 -6 MarchEurope
Lithuania Quits Cluster Bomb Ban Treaty Despite Outrage
Lithuania quit an international convention banning cluster bombs, amid security concerns over Russia, despite human rights groups' criticism.
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryEurope
France Conducts Bizarre Test of 1,000-Kg Bomb on Two-Kilometer Rail
The French Directorate General of Armaments has simulated launch conditions for its 1,000-kilogram bomb by testing it on a two-kilometer rail.
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16 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Islamic State Group Claim Bombing of Taliban Ministry
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing of a Taliban government ministry in Afghanistan which killed one person and wounded at least three more.
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5 FebruaryAmericas
USAF F-35 Drops Two GBU-54 Bombs in First Dual Release Test
The US Air Force has carried out the first dual external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition from an F-35 aircraft.
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4 FebruaryArms
Sweden Buys Mk82 Bombs From Rheinmetall to Equip Gripen Aircraft
Sweden has contracted Rheinmetall to acquire Mk82 bombs for its Gripen aircraft, aiming to enhance its air force's ground target capabilities.
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Jan- 2025 -26 JanuaryArms
Trump Suggests US Releasing 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel
Donald Trump said Saturday that a "lot of things" ordered by Israel were now being delivered, following a report that the US president had released a hold on the provision of 2,000-pound bombs.
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2 JanuaryWar
Russian Guided Bomb Attack Kills One in Southern Ukraine
A Russian bomb attack on Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region has killed one person, local authorities said Thursday.
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Dec- 2024 -6 DecemberArms
S.America Police Seize Over 3,000 Bombs in Crackdown on Gangs, Guerrillas
Police in nine South American countries seized more than 3,400 homemade bombs and 28 metric tons of bomb-making materials in raids targeting the booming black market in explosives, Interpol said Thursday.
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