Featured in nuclear weaponsBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 27, 2019SharePakistan Promises Retaliation, Makes Nuclear Threats After Indian Jets Bomb Its TerritoryPakistan has downplayed the strikes and denied they destroyed a major terrorist camp, but some form of military response seems increasingly likely. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 27, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 19, 2019ShareThe Saudis May Want The Bomb And The White House Might End Up Helping Them Get ItThe Trump Administration is pushing to transfer nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia amid corruption allegations and fears of an arms race. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 19, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayJan 29, 2019ShareBizarre Chase Through High Security Nevada Nuclear Test Site Ends In Deadly ShootingThe historic site served as the cradle of live nuclear testing during the Cold War and continues to be a key component of America’s nuclear deterrent. BYTyler RogowayJan 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 23, 2019ShareRussia Shows Off Parts Of Its Controversial Cruise Missile System, But Not The Missile ItselfTreaty-busting or not, the missile presents a nightmare for anyone trying to verify that the Russians are meeting their international obligations. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 23, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJan 16, 2019ShareRussia Says Its Own New Weapons Are Exempt After Accusing U.S. Of Violating Nuclear Arms DealThe Kremlin may be looking to improve its negotiating position as the two countries debate extending the New START treaty. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 16, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 31, 2018ShareChina’s NYC-Sized ‘Earthquake Warning System’ Array Sounds More Like A Way To Talk To SubmarinesWith the largest submarine force on Earth, the Chinese increasingly need long-range communications options that don’t require the boats to surface. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 31, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickDec 18, 2018ShareRussia’s Satan 2 ICBM Service Entry Delayed As Arms Control Deals FalterTechnical issues or economic problems might be the source of the delay, but it means the missiles could enter service in the middle of an arms race. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 18, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 25, 2018ShareBelgium Decides To Join The F-35 Club Over Competing Offers For European Fighter JetsBelgian authorities say the Joint Strike Fighters offered the best value, but NATO nuclear weapon sharing requirements may have been a factor, too. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 25, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 23, 2018ShareWhat Pulling Out Of The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Means And What Comes NextThe Russians are violating the deal, but ditching it could strain America’s relations with its allies and kick off an expensive arms race. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 23, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 19, 2018ShareUS, South Korea Cancel Another Big Combat Exercise As Ties Between Seoul and Pyongyang GrowCanceling exercises could help negotiations with the North moving forward, but also could hurt the readiness of US and South Korean forces. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 19, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018ShareChina Reportedly Plans To Unveil H-20 Stealth Bomber At Air Force Anniversary Parade In 2019The news comes after the Chinese Air Force revealed a new logo showing the silhouette of an unknown flying-wing-type aircraft. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018ShareChina Says H-20 Stealth Bomber Makes ‘Great Progress’ Stirring Talk Of A First Flight SoonWord of the bomber’s developmental progress comes amid a growing rift between the Chinese and American governments. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 2, 2018ShareNATO Envoy Says U.S. Looking At Ways To ‘Take Out’ Russia’s Treaty-Violating Missiles (Updated)The remarks were worryingly unclear on exactly what the United States was prepared to do and under what circumstances. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 2, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 19, 2018ShareIt’s Great To See North And South Korea Get Along, But Kim’s Nukes Aren’t Going AnywhereNorth and South Korea’s new declaration hints at acceptance of North Korea as a nuclear power and might reduce the U.S. role in future negotiations. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 19, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 10, 2018ShareNorth Korea Parade Strikes Lighter Tone, But Still No Evidence Kim Intends To Give Up NukesKim Jong Un is eager to smooth the path to another meeting with Trump, no doubt with hopes of securing new concessions from the president. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 10, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 21, 2018ShareRussia Is Hunting For Its Crashed Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile And The U.S. Might Be TooRecovering the wreck could give the Kremlin additional information to inform future tests and would keep the design out of foreign hands. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 21, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 10, 2018ShareThe Scope, Not The Scale of Russian And Chinese Naval Ops In The Atlantic Is WorrisomeWhat Russia and China are doing in and below the Atlantic Ocean might be more concerning than how many ships they have there in total. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 10, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 19, 2018ShareRussia Releases Videos Offering An Unprecedented Look At Its Six New Super WeaponsAfter a controversial summit between Trump and Putin, the Kremlin gives us a glimpse of its latest strategic weapons developments. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 19, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJul 2, 2018ShareB-2 Flies First ‘End-To-End’ Tests With New Nuclear Bomb Amid Growing Cost ConcernsThe B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs are set to enter service in 2020 and already cost nearly twice their literal weight in gold. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 2, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayJun 27, 2018ShareLast Night We Heard What It Sounds Like Just Before A B-52 Begins The End Of The WorldA portion of America’s nuclear bomber force was airborne last night as part of a drill which included Emergency Action Message transmissions. BYTyler RogowayJun 27, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 21, 2018ShareThe German Air Force Wants To Know If Its Eurofighters Can Carry U.S. Nuclear BombsGermany’s formal inquiry suggests that the European fighter remain its preferred option for replacing its aging Tornado combat jets. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 21, 2018ShareBYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickJun 14, 2018ShareFizzled Singapore Summit Showcases North Korea’s Art Of Not Making A DealKim outfoxed the self-proclaimed master negotiator, with Trump’s poor structural choices, concessions, and fawning putting N.K. in the driver’s seat. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickJun 14, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 12, 2018Share‘Harvester’ Could Transform Any US Air Force C-130 Into A Nuke Sniffing PlaneThe podded air sampling equipment will greatly expand the service’s ability to rapidly collect data on nuclear incidents abroad and at home. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 12, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayJun 3, 2018ShareKim’s Ousting Of Top Military Officials Ahead Of Summit May Be A Sign Of Instability At HomeKim is slated to leave North Korea and his nuclear arsenal behind for the controversial summit and it’s possible he fears a coup could occur. BYTyler RogowayJun 3, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2018SharePompeo’s 12 Demands For Iran Read More Like A Declaration Of War Than A Path To PeaceThe United States has effectively called for Iran to surrender all of its interests without explaining what happens when they don’t. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 16, 2018ShareNorth Korea Threatens To Scrap Summit With The United States Over Military Exercise (Updated)The regime in Pyongyang has already canceled a meeting with South Korean officials over the issue and appears to be look for more concessions. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 16, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 9, 2018ShareHere’s What You Need To Know About What Trump Just Did To The Iran Nuclear DealThe president has announced the United States will withdraw from the multi-national agreement, but it will be a months-long process. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 9, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 8, 2018ShareChina Teases Its H-20 Stealth Bomber and Trolls Northrop Grumman At The Same TimeThe clip from China’s state-run aviation consortium shows what looks to be a flying wing type aircraft under a sheet. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 8, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 30, 2018ShareNew Syria Strikes Cause Earthquake As Israel Drops ‘Intelligence Bombshell’ About IranThe apparent Israeli mission over Syria comes as the U.S. and Israel step up their criticism of the international deal over Iran’s nuclear programs. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 30, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 29, 2018ShareWhy Would The South Korean Navy Be Eyeing A Nuclear Submarine Capability?A nuclear boat would offer significant additional capabilities for the service, but could come at a high cost, practically and politically. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 29, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 8, 2018ShareHere’s What You Missed From Last Night’s Big North Korean Military ParadeJust viewing the parade was a complicated affair, but here’s our recap of the important takeaways and highlights from the highly anticipated event. BYTyler RogowayFeb 8, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickOct 10, 2017ShareNorth Korean Hackers Stole US and South Korea “Decapitation” Plans Months AgoA massive hack of South Korean military computers appears to have compromised a number of secret operational details. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 10, 2017ShareBYTyler RogowayAug 15, 2017ShareHere’s What SecDef Mattis Thinks About Retaining All Three Legs Of The Nuclear TriadMattis spoke candidly about his views on the need for America to continue maintaining nuclear bombers, ballistic missile submarines, and ICBMs. BYTyler RogowayAug 15, 2017Share1234
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 27, 2019SharePakistan Promises Retaliation, Makes Nuclear Threats After Indian Jets Bomb Its TerritoryPakistan has downplayed the strikes and denied they destroyed a major terrorist camp, but some form of military response seems increasingly likely. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 27, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 19, 2019ShareThe Saudis May Want The Bomb And The White House Might End Up Helping Them Get ItThe Trump Administration is pushing to transfer nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia amid corruption allegations and fears of an arms race. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 19, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayJan 29, 2019ShareBizarre Chase Through High Security Nevada Nuclear Test Site Ends In Deadly ShootingThe historic site served as the cradle of live nuclear testing during the Cold War and continues to be a key component of America’s nuclear deterrent. BYTyler RogowayJan 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 23, 2019ShareRussia Shows Off Parts Of Its Controversial Cruise Missile System, But Not The Missile ItselfTreaty-busting or not, the missile presents a nightmare for anyone trying to verify that the Russians are meeting their international obligations. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 23, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJan 16, 2019ShareRussia Says Its Own New Weapons Are Exempt After Accusing U.S. Of Violating Nuclear Arms DealThe Kremlin may be looking to improve its negotiating position as the two countries debate extending the New START treaty. BYJoseph TrevithickJan 16, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 31, 2018ShareChina’s NYC-Sized ‘Earthquake Warning System’ Array Sounds More Like A Way To Talk To SubmarinesWith the largest submarine force on Earth, the Chinese increasingly need long-range communications options that don’t require the boats to surface. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 31, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickDec 18, 2018ShareRussia’s Satan 2 ICBM Service Entry Delayed As Arms Control Deals FalterTechnical issues or economic problems might be the source of the delay, but it means the missiles could enter service in the middle of an arms race. BYJoseph TrevithickDec 18, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 25, 2018ShareBelgium Decides To Join The F-35 Club Over Competing Offers For European Fighter JetsBelgian authorities say the Joint Strike Fighters offered the best value, but NATO nuclear weapon sharing requirements may have been a factor, too. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 25, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 23, 2018ShareWhat Pulling Out Of The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Means And What Comes NextThe Russians are violating the deal, but ditching it could strain America’s relations with its allies and kick off an expensive arms race. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 23, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 19, 2018ShareUS, South Korea Cancel Another Big Combat Exercise As Ties Between Seoul and Pyongyang GrowCanceling exercises could help negotiations with the North moving forward, but also could hurt the readiness of US and South Korean forces. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 19, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018ShareChina Reportedly Plans To Unveil H-20 Stealth Bomber At Air Force Anniversary Parade In 2019The news comes after the Chinese Air Force revealed a new logo showing the silhouette of an unknown flying-wing-type aircraft. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018ShareChina Says H-20 Stealth Bomber Makes ‘Great Progress’ Stirring Talk Of A First Flight SoonWord of the bomber’s developmental progress comes amid a growing rift between the Chinese and American governments. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 15, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 2, 2018ShareNATO Envoy Says U.S. Looking At Ways To ‘Take Out’ Russia’s Treaty-Violating Missiles (Updated)The remarks were worryingly unclear on exactly what the United States was prepared to do and under what circumstances. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 2, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 19, 2018ShareIt’s Great To See North And South Korea Get Along, But Kim’s Nukes Aren’t Going AnywhereNorth and South Korea’s new declaration hints at acceptance of North Korea as a nuclear power and might reduce the U.S. role in future negotiations. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 19, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 10, 2018ShareNorth Korea Parade Strikes Lighter Tone, But Still No Evidence Kim Intends To Give Up NukesKim Jong Un is eager to smooth the path to another meeting with Trump, no doubt with hopes of securing new concessions from the president. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 10, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 21, 2018ShareRussia Is Hunting For Its Crashed Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile And The U.S. Might Be TooRecovering the wreck could give the Kremlin additional information to inform future tests and would keep the design out of foreign hands. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 21, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 10, 2018ShareThe Scope, Not The Scale of Russian And Chinese Naval Ops In The Atlantic Is WorrisomeWhat Russia and China are doing in and below the Atlantic Ocean might be more concerning than how many ships they have there in total. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 10, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 19, 2018ShareRussia Releases Videos Offering An Unprecedented Look At Its Six New Super WeaponsAfter a controversial summit between Trump and Putin, the Kremlin gives us a glimpse of its latest strategic weapons developments. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 19, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 2, 2018ShareB-2 Flies First ‘End-To-End’ Tests With New Nuclear Bomb Amid Growing Cost ConcernsThe B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs are set to enter service in 2020 and already cost nearly twice their literal weight in gold. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 2, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayJun 27, 2018ShareLast Night We Heard What It Sounds Like Just Before A B-52 Begins The End Of The WorldA portion of America’s nuclear bomber force was airborne last night as part of a drill which included Emergency Action Message transmissions. BYTyler RogowayJun 27, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 21, 2018ShareThe German Air Force Wants To Know If Its Eurofighters Can Carry U.S. Nuclear BombsGermany’s formal inquiry suggests that the European fighter remain its preferred option for replacing its aging Tornado combat jets. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 21, 2018Share
BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickJun 14, 2018ShareFizzled Singapore Summit Showcases North Korea’s Art Of Not Making A DealKim outfoxed the self-proclaimed master negotiator, with Trump’s poor structural choices, concessions, and fawning putting N.K. in the driver’s seat. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickJun 14, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 12, 2018Share‘Harvester’ Could Transform Any US Air Force C-130 Into A Nuke Sniffing PlaneThe podded air sampling equipment will greatly expand the service’s ability to rapidly collect data on nuclear incidents abroad and at home. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 12, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayJun 3, 2018ShareKim’s Ousting Of Top Military Officials Ahead Of Summit May Be A Sign Of Instability At HomeKim is slated to leave North Korea and his nuclear arsenal behind for the controversial summit and it’s possible he fears a coup could occur. BYTyler RogowayJun 3, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2018SharePompeo’s 12 Demands For Iran Read More Like A Declaration Of War Than A Path To PeaceThe United States has effectively called for Iran to surrender all of its interests without explaining what happens when they don’t. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 16, 2018ShareNorth Korea Threatens To Scrap Summit With The United States Over Military Exercise (Updated)The regime in Pyongyang has already canceled a meeting with South Korean officials over the issue and appears to be look for more concessions. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 16, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 9, 2018ShareHere’s What You Need To Know About What Trump Just Did To The Iran Nuclear DealThe president has announced the United States will withdraw from the multi-national agreement, but it will be a months-long process. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 9, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 8, 2018ShareChina Teases Its H-20 Stealth Bomber and Trolls Northrop Grumman At The Same TimeThe clip from China’s state-run aviation consortium shows what looks to be a flying wing type aircraft under a sheet. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 8, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 30, 2018ShareNew Syria Strikes Cause Earthquake As Israel Drops ‘Intelligence Bombshell’ About IranThe apparent Israeli mission over Syria comes as the U.S. and Israel step up their criticism of the international deal over Iran’s nuclear programs. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 30, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 29, 2018ShareWhy Would The South Korean Navy Be Eyeing A Nuclear Submarine Capability?A nuclear boat would offer significant additional capabilities for the service, but could come at a high cost, practically and politically. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 29, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 8, 2018ShareHere’s What You Missed From Last Night’s Big North Korean Military ParadeJust viewing the parade was a complicated affair, but here’s our recap of the important takeaways and highlights from the highly anticipated event. BYTyler RogowayFeb 8, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickOct 10, 2017ShareNorth Korean Hackers Stole US and South Korea “Decapitation” Plans Months AgoA massive hack of South Korean military computers appears to have compromised a number of secret operational details. BYJoseph TrevithickOct 10, 2017Share
BYTyler RogowayAug 15, 2017ShareHere’s What SecDef Mattis Thinks About Retaining All Three Legs Of The Nuclear TriadMattis spoke candidly about his views on the need for America to continue maintaining nuclear bombers, ballistic missile submarines, and ICBMs. BYTyler RogowayAug 15, 2017Share