Nuclear Command And Control

Latest Nuclear Command And Control Stories

Does The President Need The Defense Secretary To Launch A Nuclear Strike?

By Howard Altman / Updated Jan 9, 2024

This Buoy Helps Ballistic Missile Submarines Get Nuclear Strike Orders

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Nov 1, 2023

Moment E-6B ‘Doomsday Plane’ Crew Ordered ICBM Launch Seen In Image (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Apr 24, 2023

Nuclear Experts On Chances Of Russia Using Atomic Weapons In Ukraine

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Sep 30, 2022

Secretary of Defense Austin Remained in Nuclear Chain of Command During Kyiv Trip

By Howard Altman / Updated Apr 25, 2022

There Were Doomsday Ships Ready To Ride Out Nuclear Armageddon Before There Were Doomsday Planes

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Feb 19, 2021

Putin Reveals Existence Of New Nuclear Command Bunker

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Jan 26, 2021

Biden And Putin Confirm Last-Minute Push To Extend Key Nuclear Arms Control Deal After Call

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Jan 26, 2021

The Nuclear Football Is Now Following President Joe Biden Around

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Jan 20, 2021

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

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Jan 8, 2021

Here’s America’s Plan for Nuking its Enemies, Including North Korea

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Jul 3, 2020

Letters Of Last Resort Are Post-Apocalyptic Orders for UK Vanguard Sub Crews

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Jul 3, 2020

When It Comes To The Demise Of Kim Jong Un, Be Careful What You Wish For

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Apr 26, 2020

The Pentagon’s Plan To Build A Secret Super Command Bunker 3,500 Feet Under Washington D.C.

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Apr 15, 2020

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

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Jun 30, 2019

Four Big Need To Know Takeaways From The Long Awaited US Nuclear Posture Review

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Jun 30, 2019