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STRAIT OF SAN JUAN DE FUCA, Wash. (May 6, 2024) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transits the Strait of San Juan de Fuca escorted by U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and U.S. Coast Guard screening escort vessels. Joint operations, such as this one which involved the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy, ensure the U.S. military is ready to meet its security commitments at home and abroad including commitments to our allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn Ohrazda/Released)

A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different

By Oliver Parken

May 8 8:28 PM EDT

The UK Ministry of Defense has provided details about how it plans to test its new A21 nuclear warhead without actually detonating one.

How The U.K. Will Test Its New Nuclear Warhead Without Setting One Off How The U.K. Will Test Its New Nuclear Warhead Without Setting One Off

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 25 5:11 PM EDT

A new report indicates the thresholds for Russia's use of tactical nuclear weapons are much lower than have previously been understood and also points to continued planning for a potential nuclear conflict with China.

Russia’s Low Threshold For Nuclear Weapons Use Detailed In New Report Russia’s Low Threshold For Nuclear Weapons Use Detailed In New Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 28 10:11 PM EST

Royal Navy Long Patrol Vanguard SSBN

Vanguard Submarine Arrives Home Absolutely Caked In Algae Vanguard Submarine Arrives Home Absolutely Caked In Algae

By Oliver Parken

Sep 11 8:33 PM EDT

British Submariners’ Emails Put U.K. Nuclear Deterrent At Risk, Judge Rules British Submariners’ Emails Put U.K. Nuclear Deterrent At Risk, Judge Rules

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 15 1:56 PM EDT

France Has Increased Its Ballistic Missile Submarine Patrols For The First Time In Decades

France Has Increased Its Ballistic Missile Submarine Patrols For The First Time In Decades France Has Increased Its Ballistic Missile Submarine Patrols For The First Time In Decades

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 24 8:58 PM EDT

New Short-Range Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Tested By North Korea (Updated)

New Short-Range Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Tested By North Korea (Updated) New Short-Range Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Tested By North Korea (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 20 10:47 AM EDT

This Is Our Best Look Yet At North Korea’s Hypersonic Missile

This Is Our Best Look Yet At North Korea’s Hypersonic Missile This Is Our Best Look Yet At North Korea’s Hypersonic Missile

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 12 5:40 PM EDT

Newly Declassified Data Shows Unexplained Increase In U.S. Nuclear Warhead Stockpile

Newly Declassified Data Shows Unexplained Increase In U.S. Nuclear Warhead Stockpile Newly Declassified Data Shows Unexplained Increase In U.S. Nuclear Warhead Stockpile

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 7 6:29 PM EDT

South Korea Tests Four New Missiles After North Korean Launches

South Korea Tests Four New Missiles After North Korean Launches South Korea Tests Four New Missiles After North Korean Launches

By Thomas Newdick

Sep 15 2:36 PM EDT

South Korea Successfully Launches Ballistic Missile From Its New Submarine: Report

South Korea Successfully Launches Ballistic Missile From Its New Submarine: Report South Korea Successfully Launches Ballistic Missile From Its New Submarine: Report

By Thomas Newdick

Sep 7 1:07 PM EDT

France Carries Out Unusual Ballistic Missile Test As American Spy Plane Looks On

France Carries Out Unusual Ballistic Missile Test As American Spy Plane Looks On France Carries Out Unusual Ballistic Missile Test As American Spy Plane Looks On

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 28 1:58 PM EDT

France Just Test Fired A Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile In The Atlantic (Updated)

France Just Test Fired A Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile In The Atlantic (Updated) France Just Test Fired A Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile In The Atlantic (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 28 1:10 PM EDT

Warnings Posted For A Peculiar French Ballistic Missile Test In The Atlantic

Warnings Posted For A Peculiar French Ballistic Missile Test In The Atlantic Warnings Posted For A Peculiar French Ballistic Missile Test In The Atlantic

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 26 2:57 PM EDT

UK To Increase Its Nuclear Warhead Stockpile For The First Time Since The Cold War: Report

UK To Increase Its Nuclear Warhead Stockpile For The First Time Since The Cold War: Report UK To Increase Its Nuclear Warhead Stockpile For The First Time Since The Cold War: Report

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 15 5:45 PM EDT

North Korea’s New Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Is Its Biggest Yet

North Korea’s New Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Is Its Biggest Yet North Korea’s New Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Is Its Biggest Yet

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 15 5:11 PM EST