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Sep- 2025 -

9 September

Air

A B-2 Spirit stealth aircraft flies overhead during the Speed of Sound Airshow at Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph, Missouri, May 2, 2020. The air show was hosted by the 139th Airlift Wing, and city of St. Joseph to thank the community for their support. The air show committee estimated around 30,000 people attended during the weekend performances in which the United States Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron were featured. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Patrick Evenson)

US Air Force Awards Prototype Contract for Modern Bunker Buster

The US Air Force has awarded Applied Research Associates a 24-month contract to develop a testbed of the Next Generation Penetrator air-to-ground weapon system.

Jul- 2025 -

30 July

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Turkey Debuts ‘Most Powerful’ Non-Nuclear Bomb Yet

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense’s research and development arm has equipped the country with its “most powerful” conventional aerial bomb to date.

Jun- 2025 -

2 June

Air

Juster Domingo

UK Eyes US Fighter Jets Armed With Nuclear Bombs: Report

The UK is seeking to purchase fighter jets fitted with nuclear weapons to counter growing threats posed by Russia.

May- 2025 -

21 May

Americas

Leaders from across the Nuclear Security Enterprise join Secretary Wright to celebrate the completion of the first B61-13 unit.

Christine Casimiro

US Produces First B61-13 Nuclear Bomb Ahead of Schedule

The US has completed assembly of its first B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb, almost a year ahead of its scheduled production and about two years after the program was launched.

Apr- 2025 -

21 April

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Claims Non-Nuclear Hydrogen Bomb Test Triggered Chemical Reaction

Chinese researchers claim to have successfully detonated a two-kilogram non-nuclear hydrogen bomb, unleashing a powerful chemical chain reaction.

11 April

Nuclear

Joe Saballa

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.

4 April

Europe

Members of the MPK, the National Defence Training Association of Finland, attend a training at a military base

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

Mar- 2025 -

6 March

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

Feb- 2025 -

27 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

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.

16 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

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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