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Russian Nuclear First Use

Ukraine Situation Report: Putin Makes New Nuclear ‘First Use’ Threat Ukraine Situation Report: Putin Makes New Nuclear ‘First Use’ Threat

By Howard Altman

Dec 9 7:57 PM EST

Ukraine Dirty Bomb Allegations

Russia’s Growing Dirty Bomb Threat Narrative Is Highly Concerning Russia’s Growing Dirty Bomb Threat Narrative Is Highly Concerning

By Howard Altman

Oct 24 5:19 PM EDT

B-52 bomber from Minot Air Force Base

NATO Nuclear Drills Featuring B-52 Bombers To Begin Monday NATO Nuclear Drills Featuring B-52 Bombers To Begin Monday

By Emma Helfrich

Oct 16 4:45 PM EDT

Possibility of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons in ukraine

Nuclear Experts On Chances Of Russia Using Atomic Weapons In Ukraine Nuclear Experts On Chances Of Russia Using Atomic Weapons In Ukraine

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 30 12:14 PM EDT

New B61-12 Bomb’s Precision Unusable By Some Nuclear Strike Jets New B61-12 Bomb’s Precision Unusable By Some Nuclear Strike Jets

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 14 7:34 PM EDT

F-35A_LAKENHEATH

Nuclear Bombs May Be Headed Back To The United Kingdom Nuclear Bombs May Be Headed Back To The United Kingdom

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 13 7:14 PM EDT

Watch An F-35 Drop A B61 Nuclear Bomb In This First-Ever Declassified Video

Watch An F-35 Drop A B61 Nuclear Bomb In This First-Ever Declassified Video Watch An F-35 Drop A B61 Nuclear Bomb In This First-Ever Declassified Video

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 5 8:06 PM EDT

F-35A Completes Final Inert Drop Test Of New B61-12 Nuclear Bomb

F-35A Completes Final Inert Drop Test Of New B61-12 Nuclear Bomb F-35A Completes Final Inert Drop Test Of New B61-12 Nuclear Bomb

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 5 8:04 PM EDT

Air Force Shows Off Squadron Logo Highlighting Stockpile Of Nuclear Bombs In Belgium Air Force Shows Off Squadron Logo Highlighting Stockpile Of Nuclear Bombs In Belgium

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 31 4:13 PM EDT

Putin Reveals Existence Of New Nuclear Command Bunker

Putin Reveals Existence Of New Nuclear Command Bunker Putin Reveals Existence Of New Nuclear Command Bunker

By Joseph Trevithick

Jan 26 11:15 PM EST

The Story Of The Jet That Would Have Delivered South Africa’s Nuclear Bomb

The Story Of The Jet That Would Have Delivered South Africa’s Nuclear Bomb The Story Of The Jet That Would Have Delivered South Africa’s Nuclear Bomb

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 18 5:07 PM EST

Pelosi Wants To Prevent “Unhinged” Trump From Launching A Nuclear Strike. Here’s The Reality

Pelosi Wants To Prevent “Unhinged” Trump From Launching A Nuclear Strike. Here’s The Reality Pelosi Wants To Prevent “Unhinged” Trump From Launching A Nuclear Strike. Here’s The Reality

By Joseph Trevithick

Jan 8 4:53 PM EST

Imagine Following This On The Highway: A Truckload Of Nuclear Training Bombs

Imagine Following This On The Highway: A Truckload Of Nuclear Training Bombs Imagine Following This On The Highway: A Truckload Of Nuclear Training Bombs

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 29 2:39 PM EST

This Was The Largest Conventional Explosion America Ever Set Off

This Was The Largest Conventional Explosion America Ever Set Off This Was The Largest Conventional Explosion America Ever Set Off

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 27 6:34 PM EST

Russia Releases “Tsar Bomba” Test Footage Of The Most Powerful Nuclear Bomb Blast Ever

Russia Releases “Tsar Bomba” Test Footage Of The Most Powerful Nuclear Bomb Blast Ever Russia Releases “Tsar Bomba” Test Footage Of The Most Powerful Nuclear Bomb Blast Ever

By Thomas Newdick

Nov 27 6:27 PM EST

A Dozen Of The Most Unusual Variants Of The Ubiquitous KC-135 Family Of Aircraft

A Dozen Of The Most Unusual Variants Of The Ubiquitous KC-135 Family Of Aircraft A Dozen Of The Most Unusual Variants Of The Ubiquitous KC-135 Family Of Aircraft

By Robert Hopkins

Nov 27 6:13 PM EST

Everything We Know So Far About The Assassination Of ‘The Father Of Iran’s Nuclear Bomb’

Everything We Know So Far About The Assassination Of ‘The Father Of Iran’s Nuclear Bomb’ Everything We Know So Far About The Assassination Of ‘The Father Of Iran’s Nuclear Bomb’

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 27 1:37 PM EST

The US Moves Nukes in Booby Trapped Tractor Trailers Straight Out Of An Action Movie

The US Moves Nukes in Booby Trapped Tractor Trailers Straight Out Of An Action Movie The US Moves Nukes in Booby Trapped Tractor Trailers Straight Out Of An Action Movie

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 20 12:44 PM EDT

Trump Discloses Supposed Existence Of A Secret New Nuclear Weapon System To Bob Woodward

Trump Discloses Supposed Existence Of A Secret New Nuclear Weapon System To Bob Woodward Trump Discloses Supposed Existence Of A Secret New Nuclear Weapon System To Bob Woodward

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Sep 9 3:11 PM EDT

Leaving Nuclear Weapons In Turkey Is Just Poor Strategy

Leaving Nuclear Weapons In Turkey Is Just Poor Strategy Leaving Nuclear Weapons In Turkey Is Just Poor Strategy

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 2 3:15 PM EDT

F-15E Strike Eagle First Jet Cleared To Employ Air Force’s New B61-12 Nuclear Bombs

F-15E Strike Eagle First Jet Cleared To Employ Air Force’s New B61-12 Nuclear Bombs F-15E Strike Eagle First Jet Cleared To Employ Air Force’s New B61-12 Nuclear Bombs

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 8 2:09 PM EDT

Nukes Drive Germany’s Plan To Replace Tornados With Typhoons, Super Hornets, and Growlers

Nukes Drive Germany’s Plan To Replace Tornados With Typhoons, Super Hornets, and Growlers Nukes Drive Germany’s Plan To Replace Tornados With Typhoons, Super Hornets, and Growlers

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 26 7:30 PM EDT

F-15E Strike Eagle Spotted Flying With An Inert B61-12 Nuclear Bomb Out Of Nellis AFB

F-15E Strike Eagle Spotted Flying With An Inert B61-12 Nuclear Bomb Out Of Nellis AFB F-15E Strike Eagle Spotted Flying With An Inert B61-12 Nuclear Bomb Out Of Nellis AFB

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 14 3:52 PM EDT

The Air Force’s B-52H Bomber Force Has Said Goodbye To Its Nuclear Bombs

The Air Force’s B-52H Bomber Force Has Said Goodbye To Its Nuclear Bombs The Air Force’s B-52H Bomber Force Has Said Goodbye To Its Nuclear Bombs

By Joseph Trevithick

Jan 19 12:16 AM EST

USAF Is Spending Millions To Upgrade Turkey Bases Amid Turkish Threats To Kick Them Out

USAF Is Spending Millions To Upgrade Turkey Bases Amid Turkish Threats To Kick Them Out USAF Is Spending Millions To Upgrade Turkey Bases Amid Turkish Threats To Kick Them Out

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 24 2:54 PM EST

Air Force Wanted To Turn Skunk Works’ Mach 3 Capable Recon Drone Into A Nuclear Bomber

Air Force Wanted To Turn Skunk Works’ Mach 3 Capable Recon Drone Into A Nuclear Bomber Air Force Wanted To Turn Skunk Works’ Mach 3 Capable Recon Drone Into A Nuclear Bomber

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 1 6:41 AM EST

A-4 Skyhawks Had These Crazy Thermal Shields To Protect Pilots From Nuclear Blasts

A-4 Skyhawks Had These Crazy Thermal Shields To Protect Pilots From Nuclear Blasts A-4 Skyhawks Had These Crazy Thermal Shields To Protect Pilots From Nuclear Blasts

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 1 6:34 AM EST

This Is How The Russian Military Tests If Its Vehicles Can Stand Up To A Nuclear Blast

This Is How The Russian Military Tests If Its Vehicles Can Stand Up To A Nuclear Blast This Is How The Russian Military Tests If Its Vehicles Can Stand Up To A Nuclear Blast

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 14 1:58 PM EST

U.S. Reviewing Options For Pulling Nuclear Bombs Out Of Turkey, Here’s How They Might Do It

U.S. Reviewing Options For Pulling Nuclear Bombs Out Of Turkey, Here’s How They Might Do It U.S. Reviewing Options For Pulling Nuclear Bombs Out Of Turkey, Here’s How They Might Do It

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 14 4:17 PM EDT

U.S. To Spend Hundreds Of Millions To Replace A $5 Part In Revamped Nuclear Weapons

U.S. To Spend Hundreds Of Millions To Replace A $5 Part In Revamped Nuclear Weapons U.S. To Spend Hundreds Of Millions To Replace A $5 Part In Revamped Nuclear Weapons

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 26 5:53 PM EDT

Get To Know America’s Long Serving B61 Family Of Nuclear Bombs

Get To Know America’s Long Serving B61 Family Of Nuclear Bombs Get To Know America’s Long Serving B61 Family Of Nuclear Bombs

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 30 3:07 PM EDT

USAF’s New Bomber Roadmap Could Bust-Up Key Arms Control Treaty With the Russians

USAF’s New Bomber Roadmap Could Bust-Up Key Arms Control Treaty With the Russians USAF’s New Bomber Roadmap Could Bust-Up Key Arms Control Treaty With the Russians

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 30 3:00 PM EDT

Official USAF Twitter Jokes About Nuclear War and Questions Santa’s Existence

Official USAF Twitter Jokes About Nuclear War and Questions Santa’s Existence Official USAF Twitter Jokes About Nuclear War and Questions Santa’s Existence

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:48 PM EDT

NATO Members Train to Nuke a “Fictional” Enemy After Major Russian Drills

NATO Members Train to Nuke a “Fictional” Enemy After Major Russian Drills NATO Members Train to Nuke a “Fictional” Enemy After Major Russian Drills

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:44 PM EDT

This Obscure DC-Area Office Helps US Special Operators Hunt Down And Secure Loose WMDs

This Obscure DC-Area Office Helps US Special Operators Hunt Down And Secure Loose WMDs This Obscure DC-Area Office Helps US Special Operators Hunt Down And Secure Loose WMDs

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:37 PM EDT

It’s Great To See North And South Korea Get Along, But Kim’s Nukes Aren’t Going Anywhere

It’s Great To See North And South Korea Get Along, But Kim’s Nukes Aren’t Going Anywhere It’s Great To See North And South Korea Get Along, But Kim’s Nukes Aren’t Going Anywhere

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 19 11:11 PM EDT

North Korea Parade Strikes Lighter Tone, But Still No Evidence Kim Intends To Give Up Nukes

North Korea Parade Strikes Lighter Tone, But Still No Evidence Kim Intends To Give Up Nukes North Korea Parade Strikes Lighter Tone, But Still No Evidence Kim Intends To Give Up Nukes

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 10 3:05 PM EDT

This Video Makes Test Dropping A B61 Nuclear Bomb Look Like An Elegant Dance

This Video Makes Test Dropping A B61 Nuclear Bomb Look Like An Elegant Dance This Video Makes Test Dropping A B61 Nuclear Bomb Look Like An Elegant Dance

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 21 4:49 PM EDT

The Nuclear Bomber Carrying USS United States Was Going To Be America’s First Supercarrier

The Nuclear Bomber Carrying USS United States Was Going To Be America’s First Supercarrier The Nuclear Bomber Carrying USS United States Was Going To Be America’s First Supercarrier

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 10 7:05 PM EDT

These Newly Released Nuclear Test Videos Are Horrific And Beautiful At The Same Time

These Newly Released Nuclear Test Videos Are Horrific And Beautiful At The Same Time These Newly Released Nuclear Test Videos Are Horrific And Beautiful At The Same Time

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 16 11:32 PM EDT

B-2 Flies First ‘End-To-End’ Tests With New Nuclear Bomb Amid Growing Cost Concerns

B-2 Flies First ‘End-To-End’ Tests With New Nuclear Bomb Amid Growing Cost Concerns B-2 Flies First ‘End-To-End’ Tests With New Nuclear Bomb Amid Growing Cost Concerns

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 2 3:35 PM EDT

Last Night We Heard What It Sounds Like Just Before A B-52 Begins The End Of The World

Last Night We Heard What It Sounds Like Just Before A B-52 Begins The End Of The World Last Night We Heard What It Sounds Like Just Before A B-52 Begins The End Of The World

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 27 10:07 PM EDT

The German Air Force Wants To Know If Its Eurofighters Can Carry U.S. Nuclear Bombs

The German Air Force Wants To Know If Its Eurofighters Can Carry U.S. Nuclear Bombs The German Air Force Wants To Know If Its Eurofighters Can Carry U.S. Nuclear Bombs

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 21 2:50 PM EDT

Here’s What You Need To Know About What Trump Just Did To The Iran Nuclear Deal

Here’s What You Need To Know About What Trump Just Did To The Iran Nuclear Deal Here’s What You Need To Know About What Trump Just Did To The Iran Nuclear Deal

By Joseph Trevithick

May 9 11:43 PM EDT

This Giant B-2 Replica Is How Airmen Train To Load Weapons Onto A Stealth Bomber

This Giant B-2 Replica Is How Airmen Train To Load Weapons Onto A Stealth Bomber This Giant B-2 Replica Is How Airmen Train To Load Weapons Onto A Stealth Bomber

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 19 12:56 PM EST

Take A Very Rare Look Inside The Secretive Tonopah Test Range

Take A Very Rare Look Inside The Secretive Tonopah Test Range Take A Very Rare Look Inside The Secretive Tonopah Test Range

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 22 3:23 PM EST

North Korea Shows H-Bomb Warhead Design, Says It Will Use It In EMP Strike

North Korea Shows H-Bomb Warhead Design, Says It Will Use It In EMP Strike North Korea Shows H-Bomb Warhead Design, Says It Will Use It In EMP Strike

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 3 2:21 AM EDT

European News Outlet Claims U.S. Has Transferred Nukes From Turkey To Romania

European News Outlet Claims U.S. Has Transferred Nukes From Turkey To Romania European News Outlet Claims U.S. Has Transferred Nukes From Turkey To Romania

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 18 8:14 PM EDT