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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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9 AprilAir
KALS Wins Training Deal for US Navy E-6B Mercury Pilots
Illinois-based aviation services provider AAR Corp. and industry partner KIRA have formed a joint venture to support in-flight training for US Navy E-6B Mercury pilots.
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Feb- 2025 -16 FebruaryNuclear
US, S.Korea, Japan Reaffirm Pledge to Seek N.Korea’s Denuclearization
The United States, Japan, and South Korea renewed their "resolute" pledge to seek the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea.
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Jan- 2025 -24 JanuaryNuclear
Trump Hopes to Avoid Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he hoped to avoid military strikes on Iran's nuclear program, an option long mulled by Israel.
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22 JanuaryAmericas
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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8 JanuaryAmericas
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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Dec- 2024 -20 DecemberAmericas
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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Nov- 2024 -21 NovemberEurope
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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2 NovemberWar
North Korea Says Will Stand By Russia Until ‘Victory’ in Ukraine
North Korea will stand by Russia until its victory in Ukraine, Pyongyang's foreign minister said in Moscow Friday, as the United States warned thousands of North Korean troops could be sent to combat in the Ukraine conflict in the coming days.
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberAir
US Navy Names E-130J as E-6B Mercury Replacement for TACAMO Missions
The US Navy has assigned the E-130J aircraft to replace the E-6B Mercury as the next Take Charge and Move Out mission platform.
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