Russian President Vladimir Putin has amended his country’s nuclear doctrine in response to the Biden administration’s decision to allow Ukraine to target Russian territory with U.S.-made missiles. The updated policy signals a lower threshold for nuclear weapon use,...
China’s Newest Nuclear Submarine Sinks, Raising Concerns Over Military Competence
China’s pursuit of naval dominance has faced a major setback after one of its newest nuclear submarines, part of the advanced Zhou-class, sank in a dock earlier this year. U.S. officials confirmed that the vessel went down in May or June at the Wuchang shipyard near...
NATO Adapts Nuclear Arsenal in Response to Security Threats.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Wednesday that the alliance is updating its nuclear capabilities to address current security threats, particularly in light of increased nuclear activity and rhetoric from Russia. Speaking before a two-day NATO...
Russia has warned that the conflict in Ukraine could spill over its borders and escalate into a larger war.
According to Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the actions of "one or two" NATO members could see the conflict spill over the border of Ukraine and become "out of control." Ms Zakharova said the West is...
UK’s Trident Missile Test Failure Raises Concerns Over Nuclear Deterrent
On January 30, 2024, the Royal Navy submarine HMS Vanguard experienced a setback as a Trident 2 missile test launch failed, marking the second consecutive failure for the UK's Trident program. The unarmed missile malfunctioned shortly after liftoff, plunging into the...