nuclear arms
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Jun- 2022 -3 JuneCommentary
How the US Should Respond if Russia Uses a Nuke
If Putin uses any weapon of mass destruction, the US needs a proportional response that seeks to avoid civilian casualties.
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Apr- 2022 -27 AprilAsia Pacific
At Military Parade, Kim Vows to Boost North Korea Nuclear Arsenal
North Korea will rapidly accelerate the development of its nuclear arsenal, leader Kim Jong Un said while overseeing a vast military parade.
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Jan- 2022 -3 JanuaryNuclear
World Powers Make Rare Pledge to Prevent Nuclear Weapons Spread
Five global nuclear powers pledged to prevent atomic weapons spreading and to avoid nuclear conflict, in a rare joint statement setting aside rising West-East tensions.
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Nov- 2021 -4 NovemberAsia Pacific
China Says US Report on Nuclear Arsenal ‘Full of Prejudice’
Beijing hit back Thursday against a US report on China's expansion of its nuclear arsenal, calling it "full of prejudice," and accused Washington of overhyping the threat.
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Sep- 2021 -24 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Indian DRDO Denies Test of Agni-V Missile in October
India’s DRDO on Friday denied previous reports that there will be a test of its Agni-V Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) after reports of a potential October test.
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23 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Former Diplomat: China Should Rethink ‘No First Strike Policy’
China should review its “no first strike policy” regarding a potential nuclear conflict, a former Chinese diplomat said, citing pressure from the United States’ own nuclear weapons.
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Jul- 2021 -27 JulyNuclear
Russia Building Upgraded Nuclear-Resistant ‘Doomsday’ Planes
Russia has begun building a replacement for its nuclear-resistant airborne command center, state media reported.
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15 JulyNuclear
US Unveils Upgraded Sub-Launched Nuclear Warhead
The US unveiled the upgraded W88/Mk5 submarine-launched nuclear warhead, in which its “arming, fuzing, and firing subsystem” were replaced and a “lightning arrestor connector” was added.
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Jun- 2021 -18 JuneAmericas
NKorea Must Prepare for ‘Dialogue and Confrontation’ With US: Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country must prepare for both "dialogue and confrontation" with the United States, but with a particular emphasis on the latter.
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7 JuneArms
Nuclear Weapons Spending Swelled $1.4 BN Amid Pandemic: Report
Nuclear-armed countries last year increased spending on atomic weapon arsenals by 1.4 billion dollars, campaigners said Monday.
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