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Introducing Certification of Technical Necessity for Resumption of Nuclear Explosive Testing

The U.S. should continue its voluntary moratorium on explosive nuclear weapons tests and implement further checks on the president’s ability to call for a resumption of nuclear testing.

10.25.24 | 5 min read
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Policy Memo
Protecting U.S. Critical Infrastructure with Resilience Caches of Reusable Respirators

To help protect U.S. critical infrastructure workers, the next presidential administration should ensure ample supplies of high-quality respiratory personal protective equipment.

10.24.24 | 8 min read
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Geolocating China’s Unprecedented Missile Launch: The Potential What, Where, How, and Why

This missile launch provides an opportunity to further examine China’s nuclear posture and activities, including the type of missile, how it fits into China’s nuclear modernization, and where it was launched from.

10.16.24 | 6 min read
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NATO Tactical Nuclear Weapons Exercise And Base Upgrades

Known as Steadfast Noon, the two-week long exercise involves more than 60 aircraft from 13 countries and more than 2,000 personnel.

10.14.24 | 6 min read
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What Would a Harris Presidency Mean for Nuclear Policy?

Increasing women in leadership roles is important for gender parity and bringing in new perspectives, but it does not guarantee peace.

10.01.24 | 3 min read
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Press release
FAS Receives $1.5 Million Grant on The Artificial Intelligence / Global Risk Nexus

Grant funds research of AI’s impact on nuclear weapons, biosecurity, military autonomy, cybersecurity, and other global issues.

09.11.24 | 3 min read
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Press release
Federation of American Scientists Releases Latest India Edition of Nuclear Notebook

FAS estimates that India has produced enough weapons-grade plutonium for up to 210 nuclear warheads, but has likely assembled closer to 172.

09.06.24 | 2 min read
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Blog
Hot-Launch Yoga: Cobra Pose Reveals Nuke Repose

Unique social media images reveal the likely retirement of an old Indian nuclear-capable system.

08.13.24 | 5 min read
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United States Discloses Nuclear Warhead Numbers; Restores Nuclear Transparency

The Federation of American Scientists applauds the United States for declassifying the number of nuclear warheads in its military stockpile and the number of retired and dismantled warheads.

07.20.24 | 6 min read
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Press release
North Korean Nuclear Weapons, 2024: Federation of American Scientists Release Latest North Korea Nuclear Weapons Estimate

North Korea may have produced enough fissile material to build up to 90 nuclear warheads.

07.15.24 | 3 min read
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Nuclear Experts from the Federation of American Scientists Call for More Transparency from the Defense Department with Its Decision to Certify the Sentinel ICBM Program

Secretary Austin’s likely certification of the Sentinel program should be open to public interrogation, and Congress must thoroughly examine whether every requirement is met before allowing the program to continue.

07.09.24 | 3 min read
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Photo Depicts Potential Nuclear Mission for Pakistan’s JF-17 Aircraft

Researchers have many questions about the modernization of Pakistan’s nuclear-capable aircraft and associated air-launched cruise missiles.

07.01.24 | 7 min read
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