Flying Under The Radar: A Missile Accident in South Asia April 4, 2022
For the first time ever, a nuclear-armed state accidentally launched a missile at another nuclear-armed state. How did this happen?
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India’s Nuclear Arsenal Takes A Big Step Forward December 23, 2021
India just tested a "new generation” nuclear-capable ballistic missile. We take a deep dive into why the missile is so special, and what it means for India's nuclear forces.
Read moreNew NASIC Report Appears Watered Down And Out Of Date January 19, 2021
The US Air Force National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) has published a new version of its widely referenced Ballistic and Cruise Missile Threat report.
Read moreReview of NASIC Report 2017: Nuclear Force Developments June 30, 2017
Click on image to download copy of report. Note: NASIC later published a corrected version, available here By Hans M. Kristensen…
Read moreNuclear Transparency and the Stockpile Stewardship and Management Plan April 5, 2016
By Hans M. Kristensen I was reading through the latest Stockpile Stewardship and Management Plan from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and wondering what I should…
Read moreNew Nuclear Notebook: Pakistani Nuclear Forces, 2015 October 22, 2015
Click image to download report By Hans M. Kristensen and Robert S. Norris In our latest FAS Nuclear Notebook we estimate that Pakistan now has…
Read morePentagon Report: China Deploys MIRV Missile May 11, 2015
By Hans M. Kristensen The biggest surprise in the Pentagon’s latest annual report on Chinese military power is the claim that China’s ICBM force now includes the…
Read moreNuclear Modernization Briefings at the NPT Conference in New York May 5, 2014
By Hans M. Kristensen Last week I was in New York to brief two panels at the Third Session of the Preparatory Committee…
Read moreIndia’s Missile Modernization Beyond Minimum Deterrence October 4, 2013
An Agni V missile is test launched from Wheeler’s Island on September 15, 2013. By Hans M. Kristensen Every time India test-launches a new ballistic missile, officials from the defense…
Read moreAir Force Intelligence Report Provides Snapshot of Nuclear Missiles July 10, 2013
Click to download full report By Hans M. Kristensen The U.S. Air Force National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) has published its long-awaited update to the…
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